We Value Community Engagement!
UMPT values community engagement, outreach, and service and have integrated this value within our program. Our first-year clinical introductory course requires community outreach, for example. In addition, our students have the ability to participate in student-led volunteer efforts or elective courses that help address social health determinants with community service activities. Engaging in community outreach and service helps our students gain valuable skills and a broader understanding of community needs and challenges. These types of activities also promote professional and personal growth and strengthen relationships with communities and individuals alike.
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
Our upcoming third years have a wonderful opportunity this fall, in coordinace with faculty member Caitlin Zondlo, to volunteer as medical crew at the Susan G. Komen 3-day breast cancer walk! Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The 3-day event in San Diego, CA typically has around 1500 participants who have committed to fundraising money for the fight to find a cure for breast cancer. Students will have a unique opportunity over the course of the 3 days to be surrounded by a community of individuals who are survivors, fighters, or supporters of breast cancer. As medical crew, they will provide approximately 20 hours of probono physical therapy services. The event provides students the opportunity to enhance their patient communication skills and also allows for organic interprofessional experience as they will practice along with athletic trainers, nurses, chiropractors, massage therapists, and physicians.
We also want to give a huge thanks to the Experiential Learning Faculty Support Fund through the UM through the UM Experiential Learning and Career Ssuccess (ELCS) for helping to make this trip possible! More information to be followed!
