WCU Physical Therapy Program

PT IS BACK ON CAMPUS! 🦵❤️

We’re so excited to welcome our traditional DPT and PTA-to-DPT Bridge students back to campus! It’s always great seeing our students back in action, learning, connecting, and putting their skills to work.

Our Bridge students are already getting hands-on practice with key competency skills including gait training, vital signs assessments, and assistive device selection and management.

Welcome back, Carey PT! We’re so glad you’re here! 🖤

Congratulations to our DPT Graduates! ❤️🎓

Today, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates! After years of dedication, hard work, hands-on learning, and countless hours of preparation, they have officially reached this exciting milestone.

As they transition from students to healthcare professionals, we are proud of the knowledge, compassion, and commitment they will bring to the physical therapy profession. Their journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the difference they make in the lives of their patients and communities.

Congratulations, DPT Class of 2026! Your Carey family is incredibly proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. 🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Jaley Culpepper is putting her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at HCA Florida West Hospital Rehab Center in Pensacola, Florida.

Working in inpatient rehabilitation, Jaley is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening her clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand her knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under the guidance of her Clinical Instructor, Jaley continues to grow both personally and professionally as she prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. Her dedication to patient care and clinical learning is helping shape the clinician she is becoming.

We're excited to watch Jaley continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Jaley! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Madelyn Claire Lott is putting her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at Athletico Physical Therapy in Laveen, Arizona.

Working in outpatient physical therapy, Madelyn Claire is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening her clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand her knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under the guidance of her Clinical Instructor, Madelyn Claire continues to grow both personally and professionally as she prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. Her dedication to patient care and clinical learning is helping shape the clinician she is becoming.

We're excited to watch Madelyn Claire continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Madelyn Claire! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Anna-Morgan Smith is putting her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at Merit Health Wesley Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatrust in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Working in outpatient physical therapy with a pediatric focus, Anna-Morgan is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening her clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand her knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under guidance, Anna-Morgan continues to grow both personally and professionally as she prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. Her dedication to patient care and clinical learning is helping shape the clinician she is becoming.

We're excited to watch Anna-Morgan continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Anna-Morgan! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Dylan Hardy is putting his knowledge into practice during his terminal clinical experience at Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Working in outpatient physical therapy with a sports focus, Dylan is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening his clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand his knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under the guidance of his Clinical Instructor, Dylan continues to grow both personally and professionally as he prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. His dedication to patient care and clinical learning is helping shape the clinician he is becoming.

We're excited to watch Dylan continue to grow throughout his clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact he'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Dylan! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Peyton Farmer is putting her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at High Desert Physical Therapy in Cortez, Colorado.

Working in outpatient physical therapy, Peyton is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening her clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand her knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under guidance from her Clinical Instructor, Peyton continues to grow both personally and professionally as she prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. Her dedication and passion for patient care are helping shape the clinician she is becoming.

We're excited to watch Peyton continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Peyton! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Savannah-Kate Trigg is putting her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at Infirmary Health – Thomas Fitness Center in Fairhope, Alabama.

Working in outpatient physical therapy, Savannah-Kate is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening her clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day brings new opportunities to build confidence, expand her knowledge, and apply evidence-based practice in a real-world clinical setting.

Under guidance, Savannah-Kate continues to grow both personally and professionally as she prepares for a successful career as a physical therapist. Her dedication and passion for patient care are helping shape the clinician she is becoming.

We're excited to watch Savannah-Kate continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Savannah-Kate! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

Join us to celebrate as Liz Byrd puts her knowledge into practice during her terminal clinical experience at Results Physiotherapy in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Working in outpatient physical therapy, Liz is expanding her clinical skills through hands-on patient care while gaining valuable exposure to wound care. Each day presents new opportunities to build confidence, broaden her knowledge, and prepare for a successful career as a physical therapist.

We're excited to watch Liz continue to grow throughout her clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Liz! ❤️🖤

3rd DPT Student Highlight ⭐

From the classroom to the clinic, Andrew Bush is putting his knowledge into practice during his terminal clinical experience at Baylor Scott & White in Allen, Texas.

Working in outpatient physical therapy, Andrew is gaining valuable hands-on experience while strengthening his clinical skills through direct patient care. Each day provides new opportunities to build confidence, expand his knowledge, and apply evidence-based practices in a real-world setting.

As he works alongside his Clinical Instructor, Andrew is growing both personally and professionally while preparing for a successful career as a physical therapist.
We're excited to watch Andrew continue to develop throughout his clinical experience and can't wait to see the impact he'll make in the profession. Keep up the amazing work, Andrew! ❤️🖤