Perspectives Winter/Spring 2019

TABLE of Contents Features Braving the Shave — STUDENTS DARE TO LOSE THEIR HAIR FOR CANCER AWARENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cardiopulmonary Sciences—Palm Beach Amplifying Life — FACULTY MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND DONORS PARTNER TO PROVIDE HEARING AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Audiology—Fort Lauderdale Surviving Alcatraz — A DARING SWIM BY A PA PROFESSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Physician Assistant—Fort Lauderdale Picking Up Speed — NSU INVESTIGATES RUNNING BIOMECHANICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Health and Human Performance—Exercise and Sport Science B.S. Program—Fort Lauderdale Dean’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Program News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CAREER CONNECTIONS • Health Science—Online and On-Site SMART MANNEQUINS • Simulation and Interactive Technology GOING NATIONAL • Health and Human Performance—Athletic Training M.S. Program—Fort Lauderdale Faculty Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CHANGING TIDES • Physician Assistant—Fort Lauderdale DIVERSITY MATTERS • Anesthesiologist Assistant—Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale Student Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE • Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Program—Tampa Bay SOUNDS OF SUMMER • Audiology—Fort Lauderdale Departments ON THE COVER: Peter Taylor, Ph.D., associate dean, communicates with Makayla Young, a hearing-aid recipient. 6 10 12 Alumni Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 EDUCATION PAYS OFF • Physician Assistant—Jacksonville ALL-STAR PAs • Physician Assistant—Fort Myers Event Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 LEADING THE WAY • Occupational Therapy—Fort Lauderdale MEDICAL SAFARI • Occupational Therapy—Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay SPORTS AND NUTRITION • Health and Human Performance—Exercise and Sport Science B.S. Program—Fort Lauderdale FINS ON THE FAIRWAY • Physician Assistant—Orlando MOBILITY FAIR • Physical Therapy—Fort Lauderdale INTERPROFESSIONALISM • Speech-Language Pathology—Fort Lauderdale SHARK SONOSLAM • Physician Assistant—Orlando CAPE CORNER • Professional Development and Education—Fort Lauderdale Chancellor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46