The GW Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program presents outstanding students with accolades throughout their program of study. Students are recognized in areas of leadership, quality, excellence, and academics, just to name a few. Throughout the program, students are also encouraged to participate in publication activities that showcase scholarly efforts!
2025 Awards Ceremony
National Awards
- Alpha Eta Inductees
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Recognition of students who will be inducted into the Alpha Eta National Honor Society for Health Science Professionals. These students are in the top 20% of their class and have displayed leadership qualities and a commitment to community service.
Dominick Allese
Amanda Bence
Kevin Bryce
Samantha Hummel
Justin Mule
Amanda Seethaler
Kristin Warner
Emily White
- American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
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Delta Phi Tau National Honor Society Recognition of students inducted into the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society.
Dominick Allese
Samantha Hummel
Justin Mule
Faith Swanger
Emily White
Program Awards
The DPT program also presents a number of Professional Development Awards to support student participation in research, service, and other professional development activities (e.g., attendance at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and APTA Combined Sections Meeting).
- Outstanding Alumni Award
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Rachel Wilcox
- Outstanding Clinical Educator Awards
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital — Bowie
Annie Golovcsenko
- ENGAGE Impactful Community Partner Award
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Foggy Bottom West End Village
- Academic Excellence Award
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The Academic Excellence Award is awarded to the graduate who has a high grade point average and reflects the mission and vision of the Program.
Dominick Allese
Emily White
- Clinical Leadership Award
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The Clinical Leadership Award recognizes graduates who exemplified outstanding performance in clinical practice.
Sarah Aronovsky
Allison Brower
- Service Excellence Award
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The Service Excellence Award recognizes graduates who most exemplified outstanding service to others throughout their time in the Program.
Gray Weaver
Claire Wong
Quinn Rabinowitz
- Peer Recognition Award
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The graduates nominate a peer who consistently shares their knowledge and skills, acts as a resource for others and works for the benefit of the whole class.
Erica Rogers
- Jean Johnson Award for Leadership, Excellence, & Quality
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The award is named for Dr. Jean Johnson, former senior associate dean for health sciences and dean for the School of Nursing. Dr. Johnson has been an advocate of the Program since its inception. This award is given to the student who distinguished themself through academic performance, clinical excellence and service. This person may be responsive to the needs of others, or demonstrates some other personal quality that distinguishes them among their peers. The recipient may have volunteered for faculty-generated special projects or assignments, taken on leadership roles, or recognized a need to provide service beyond the physical therapy community. Ultimately, this recipient fulfills and advances the mission of the Program.
Emily Madsen
- Outstanding Faculty Award
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Dhinakar (Dhinu) Jayaseelan, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Program Publications
GW PT News
The PT program publishes news to its website which may be viewed by students, alumni, staff, friends of the program, and clinical educators. The news service is a joint effort GW faculty, staff, and DPT students. Students interested in partnering with faculty to publish dynamic articles are highly encouraged to contact the faculty liaison or class historian.
Research Publications
Students involved in research are strongly encouraged to submit their work for presentation at APTA and other professional meetings. A research abstract considered for presentation or publication must be submitted in conjunction with the faculty, clinicians, and/or researcher with whom the work was conducted. Consultation with your Research or Faculty Advisor is required.