University of Montana - Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training

Introducing COL(Ret.) Thomas Bryant, our Physician Assistant/Associate Program Development Lead

COL(Ret.) Thomas Bryant has over 32 year of active military experience and 27 years as a Physician Assistant. He has worked in multiple capacities in Primary Care, inner city, deployed environments, and senior policy development. Before coming to the University of MT and as a final tour on active duty, Tom served as the Chief of Clinical Operations rolling out the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Joint Base Lewis/McChord, WA. Tom is a new member of UM’s College of Health and serves as the lead developer of the first Physician Associate/Assistant program in the state university system. Tom has 3 adult children, Victoria, Emily, and Marshall, who are all married. Marshall and his wife have 2 sons. As a native of WV, Tom, and his husband (a German national) live in the Missoula region, where they now call “home.”

❗❗ Tomorrow❗❗ is having an open house 😊 Please stop by and learn about the program! Great way to meet the faculty and other students💯 See you all there 🐻

👏 Welcome Nick Cromidas to the IPAT team👏

Nick is entering his first year at the University of Montana 🐻 as the assistant clinical professor and youth hockey outreach lead. A Washington State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic training. He received Master of Education in sport and exercise science at the University of Minnesota while also working as an athletic trainer for the Gopher football and cheer teams. He spent the 2020 season with the New England Patriots and the 2021-2022 seasons with the University of Colorado football program. His favorite thing about Missoula right now is all the great outdoor activities that are available.

Please comment some of your favorite fall🍁 activities in Missoula 👇

🎓 Welcome to the Fall Semester! 🍂

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your academic journey. As you enter the Fall Semester, remember that each class, challenge, and achievement is a step closer to your dreams. 📚✨

Wishing all our incredible Grizzlies the best of luck as you navigate this season of growth, learning, and success. Embrace the opportunities, overcome the obstacles, and create memories that will last a lifetime. You've got this! 💪🌟

Visit: https://www.umt.edu/integrative-physiology-athletic-training/

A round of applause to Dr. Melanie McGrath!! We are so lucky to have you!



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Dr. Brent Ruby joins Charles Palmer's podcast talking about firefighter physiology. Click the link and take a listen

On The Line: Dr. Brent Ruby In this, the first episode of season four, a visit from the incomparable Dr. Brent Ruby. Brent has been studying wildland firefighters in the lab and the field at the University of Montana for the last two and a half decades, and he stops by the podcast studio to discuss with moderator Charlie Palme...

Congrats to our own Associate Prof of Physician Assistant Sciences, Col (ret.) Thomas Bryant, for his recent retirement ceremony after 38 years of dedicated service with the US Army. We’re beyond excited for your new role in starting the IPAT Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies program.

Con-grad-ulations to these IPAT rock stars! The future is bright with this group 🎓


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Spring has sprung ☀️and class Kin 322 enjoyed it.

Dr. Melanie McGrath is a nominee in the best University of Montana professor. Please head over to the Missoulian to vote for her. GO IPAT‼️

Here is the link 👇
https://missoulian.com/contests/best-of-missoula-2023/

‼️ Attention: Upcoming Graduates ‼️ Our friends, OsteoStrong are looking to brig on a part-time session coach. They would love to find someone with a physiology background, wanting a career in this field and having a drive to build a career locally.

More information about the local OsteoStrong center can be found at www.missoulastrong.com. Those interested in the position, can submit their resume with a cover letter to Cara at [email protected].

Check out the ACTivity classes that UM has to offer for fall semester