Pre-Physical Therapy Association
Meeting Minutes
18 September 2007

Officers Present: Becca Clark (President), Ellen Baumann (Vice President), James Mountain (Treasurer), Kevin Schoenfeld (Secretary), and Holly Grant (Executive Council Representative)
 
Jennifer Colgan, Marisa Abell, Michelle Quill, Melissa Long, Meghan Chapman, Iris Partin, Nikki Gee, Amanda Collard, Kristy Rizzo, Jill Thompson, Katelyn Koeninger, Brandon Fowler, Tiffany Branon, Renee Samples, Amy Cantrell, Emily Hartman, Kevin Beale, Corey Vogt, Catherine Jarik, Jamie Muir, Ashley Figueroa, Jessica Sparks, Sarah Hess, Brittany Roberts, Suzanne Shelburne, Kristin Sugar, Nick Derfler, Elliot Mattingly, John Gregorich, Leah Hagan, Megan Ball, Allison Lesousky, Nicole Clark, Lisa C Mirille, Abby Eberenz, Linsey Schmalz, Tessa Puckett, Beth Lee, Sarah Bailey, Emily Kordik, Sarah Carlisle, Lauren Cotton, Aaron Hume, Jess Williams, Ariana Young, Maggie Kraemer, Meghan Shafer, Amy Dean, Stephanie Gloyeske, Ashley Dassel, Caroline Petrik, Aaron Embry

Officer Reports

President’s Report: Becca Clark, rclark01@bellarmine.edu
Vice President’s Report: Ellen Baumann, ebaumann01@bellarmine.edu
Treasurer’s Report: James Mountain, jmountain01@bellarmine.edu
-Club dues should be given to James Mountain as soon as possible. We will let you know the amount of the dues as soon as possible.
Secretary’s Report: Kevin Schoenfeld, kschoenfel01@bellarmine.edu
Exec. Council Rep. Report: Holly Grant, hgrant01@bellarmine.edu
Advisor’s Report: Dr. Gillette and Dr. Boyce

Dr. Gillette- pgillette@bellarmine.edu

Guest Speaker-Dr. Ennis, Dr. Boyce, and Dr. Gillette

Dr. Ennis spoke of:

Physical Therapy Department and Clinics
-Each student must complete 6 months of Clinical work.
-Each student must work 8 weeks in a hospital in patient setting, 8 weeks in an-inpatient      rehab or nursing home setting, and 8 weeks in a community setting.
-Most likely very student will be placed in a clinical outside of Louisville.
-CPR training must be complete prior to PT Clinical start date.
  
Dr. Boyce spoke of:

Study Abroad Opportunities
-Australian PT Students and Professor John Owens joined the meeting and introduced themselves.
-PT students can participate in the study abroad program for part of a semester at the University of Curtin in Australia.

Dr Gillette spoke of:

Overview of the DPT Program:
            -2 ½ year graduate program
            -Start the program the summer after your Junior year
            -Will be taking anywhere from 12- 23 class hours while in the PT program
            -Recommended a 3.5 math/science GPA
            -Usually in class 8-5 Monday-Friday
            -Will be involved in rotations in a clinical setting

Reminder that October is National Physical Therapy Month-look for promotions and educational resources in the Quad and Café.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 2nd, 11:00-12:00 a.m.