Physical Therapy Program Alumni

"I would like to take a minute to thank the entire faculty at Chatham for the incredible education you gave me! While I did study for the boards, I found most of the questions were about HOW to be a good physical therapist, not WHAT information you have to know to be a physical therapist. There were numerous questions where I could hear you all chanting the correct answer in my head – lessons that were taught that were not in any book! I have always felt that I have a “leg up” on my peers who did not attend Chatham. That’s what happens when you are taught by the best."

--Katy Arthur, Lexington, KY, DPT Class of 2008

"I wanted to take the time to personally thank the physical therapy faculty for your leadership and support during my schooling. I immensely enjoyed being taught by the faculty; you are all excellent professors and have inspired me to continue learning with an open and positive mind. I appreciate all of your hard work – it’s meant so much to me."

--Sara Swan-Frashure, Pittsburgh, PA, DPT Class of 2008

I am so thankful with my decision to come to Chatham for my DPT degree. The timing of the course work with the clinical experiences allows students to fully participate as a true physical therapist in each rotation. I felt confident that I now have the tools to handle any patient case that I encountered. In addition, the faculty are dedicated to each student’s development not only as physical therapists but also as individuals, and they are always available for all questions and concerns. It is clear that they take pride in their roles' as educators. Although it has been a difficult road, I would not choose to go anywhere else if I had to do it over again.

--Lauren Gates, DPT, Class of 2009

"Chatham University has been a valuable and critical component of my professional development. The decision to attend Chatham for physical therapy school is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The faculty has such a strong presence throughout the entire program. They were always available, always willing to spend extra time with students, and genuinely cared about getting to know each of us as individuals. The way in which the program is organized with coursework and clinical education is also unique and extremely beneficial for this type of professional program."

--Julie McDonald, DPT, Class of 2009