Student Quotes

 

"The Physical Therapy department faculty members are intelligent, supportive,   and down to earth.  While the Physical Therapy program is challenging, having a faculty that is helpful lightens the workload."

Latonya Campbell, SPT 

    

 

 

"Classes in the Physical Therapy Program are not like classes in undergraduate school.  You never wonder why you are learning something because everything you learn is relevant to what you will be doing in the clinic.  Understanding the long range benefit makes it interesting and easier to learn." 

 

Paul Kosko, SPT

 

 “…it is a big difference between our program and (another program).  They basically only learn theories.  Student didn’t know how to apply it when assessing and treating patients.  I helped her study for the test, she didn’t know half the questions so we went through all my notes and stuff and she made copies.  That really made me appreciate our teachers.”

OT 3 student on Fieldwork II clinical rotation

“For all the times in class we said “why are they making us do this?”….Looking back at all the classes and activities we have completed during school, I can’t think of one thing that was not helpful to me on fieldwork!” 

OT 3 student

“We have had a lot of fun in all of our classes.  We have learned some interesting material and have done a lot of hands on activities:  OT 2 student

“I have learned more than I ever thought I could learn in one class” OT1 student

“Everything seemed so hard at the time, but now some of these terms are becoming second nature” OT 1 student

“I have learned to manage my time and become better organized” OT 1 student

 

 

 What is your perception of your academic program?

“First, let me note I was very prepared.  Everything I was introduced to at the fieldwork site, I had been introduced to at school.  All of the classes I took before my fieldwork helped prepare me.  It is beneficial that we get a chance to observe once a week and we get a chance to practice documentation.  The program taught me how to observe, write treatment plans, write an activity analysis, lead a group, chose professional/therapeutic activities and evaluate pts.  I felt prepared.”  OT 2 student

“The emphasis in our classrooms on being creative, flexible and thinking on ones feet helped me to attempt several ideas…..”

OT3 student

 “I feel that our program is very well rounded!  We are given a variety of information concerning many things related to our field.  I feel the program does a great job in preparing us for this fieldwork.   There is no possible way to teach a student all there is to know concerning everything they may see or experience during fieldwork.  However, it is possible and has been achieved by our program to give us a large foundation on which to stand as we face the new experiences.”

OT3 student

  

"I have had a wonderful experience in the HIM program. The professors are always there and are willing to help in any way they can. They do a great job preparing students for the work force."

Trilana Carpenter
HIM '03

 

 

 

"HIM classes are very intense and hands on. The faculty is very involved and always available to help you. This program will definitely prepare me for the job market."
Heather Beeland
HIM '04

 

 

 

"Get involved and have fun but remember to study hard."

Jennifer Barnes
HIM '04

 

 

 

 

 

"If someone is interested in healthcare, management, and computers, Health Information Management is an excellent choice. The opportunity for one-on-one instruction with teachers and the resources available to students are unlike anything I have seen before. I know when I graduate from this program, I will be a strong competitor in the job market."
Caroline Keasler
HIM '04

"Coming back from summer break was like seeing family members again after a couple of months. Unlike the bigger campuses, you can really develop bonds with people in your program, as well as the other programs in SHRP."
Jeff Hansen
CYTO '03

"The quality education, the positive influences, and the clinical experiences that I will receive as a student in the Cytotechnology program at UMC will provide me with a solid foundation on which to build my future career goals. The instructors truly care for the students. They encourage you, comfort you, and inspire you. The friends I have met and the relationships I have made are priceless and will last a lifetime."
Raegan Castle
Cyto'04

"Studying and doing well is important, but having fun doing it is better."
Ashlee Douglas
DH '03

 

 

 

 

 

"The instructors in SHRP are helping me pursue my goals and ambitions. They have opened a lot of new doors for me."

Gay Atkinson
CLS'03

 

"OT has broadened my horizons and opened many doors of opportunity for me."
Kristi Parker
OT'03

 

"These two years at SHRP have allowed me to meet a wide variety of people and become fast friends."
Ashley Slayton
OT' 03

 

"On my recent clinical rotation, I discovered that I was more academically and professionally prepared than students from other schools around the country."
Jennifer Moore
OT' 03

 

 

 

"I feel that SHRP is the most state of the art educational facility I have attended."
Jamie Montgomery
DH'04

 

 

 

 

"Life is but a fleeting vapor, so we must invest every moment wisely. What better way to invest your life than to make a sacrifice that will touch the lives of so many others. The School of Health Related Professions at UMC is providing the foundation for my future career as a physical therapist, and this will enable me to provide quality care to the patients that I treat in the future."
Adam Bell
PT'03

 

 

"I feel that SHRP has the best CLS program in the state. The instructors motivate you to pursue academic as well as professional excellence."
Wynthia Jenkins
CLS '04