Two UDPT Class of 2004 Students to Receive APTA Awards

Erin Rieben received the Foundation for Physical Therapy’s Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship. The purpose of this award is to assist physical therapists with outstanding potential for doctoral studies in the first year of graduate studies towards a doctorate. The total amount of funding may vary from year to year depending on available resources. Awards of $5,000 are given to students who demonstrate a commitment to further the physical therapy profession through research and teaching in the US. Jumaah Johnson won the Minority Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence. The award acknowledges participation in minority affairs, activities, and services, and the potential for superior achievements in physical therapy and academic excellence. The award is presented to students in their final year of study and consists of a certificate and monetary award.