Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy

Walking Wednesdays w/ Jasper 🐾💙

Meet Jasper, our adventure-loving goldendoodle, as he explores Saint Louis University and the vibrant, walkable community surrounding campus! Each week, Jasper will sniff out fun spots, hidden gems, and student-friendly places near the Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy. Whether you’re joining us this summer, this fall, or thinking about becoming part of the SLU PT family, follow along for a paws-itively fun look at campus life!

Starting Gross Anatomy calls for a sweet start! 🍩 Our students in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training fueled up with some tasty treats this morning before diving into their summer Gross Anatomy course. Wishing them a great summer semester ahead! 💙📚

Congratulations to our students in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training on earning your BSES and DPT degrees this past weekend! 🎓This milestone is a testament to your resilience, passion, and countless hours of hard work. We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved and honored to have been part of your journey, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll do next. Congratulations again! 💙🎉

What an exciting morning at our DPT Class of 2026 Recognition Ceremony! 🎉 Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized for their hard work and achievements, and shoutout to the DPT Class of 2026 as they prepare to graduate. We’re incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the amazing things ahead! 💙🎓

Starting the Celebration! Congratulations to Dr. Mike Markee, faculty in the SLU Program in PT, on his well-deserved promotion to Full Professor! 🎉 Your dedication to teaching, scholarship, and student success continues to make a lasting impact, thank you for all you do. 👏💙

🎓SLU PT Alumni Spotlight: Richard Guillen
DPT Class of 2020

With pre-commencement just a week away, we’re excited to spotlight SLU PT alumni Richard Guillen. From making memories with classmates at Fresh Gatherings during his time at SLU, Richard has gone on to build an impressive career. He now works with Division I athletes preparing for the NFL Combine and Pro Days while also earning his board certification in Orthopedics and becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. We’re incredibly proud of Richard and all he has accomplished, and we look forward to all that’s ahead for him!

We’re proud to celebrate our students in the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training who participated in the Senior Legacy Symposium and showcased their outstanding research efforts! 👏

- Mary Gogola (BSES-AT) and Jordan Dixson (BS-HS) presented “Measures of Agreement Among Arch Flexibility Measures,” which was part of a year-long research project.

- Jonathan Haug (ESES-PT) presented “Examining the Influence of Task Complexity on Dual Task Performance in Parkinson’s Disease.”

Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing knowledge in their fields—we’re incredibly proud of you!

🎉Congratulations to all of our student-athletes in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training who were part of the Billiken Athletics Straight A Celebration! We are incredibly proud of your dedication, hard work, and ability to balance the demands of athletics while maintaining outstanding academic achievement. Keep up the great work! 💪💙