David Fathalikhani didn’t want to climb Mount Everest – at least not at first. “There’s a huge cult of ego and competition surrounding Mount Everest because it’s the highest peak in the world,” he explained. “I wanted no part of that. I like to climb peaks that excite me personally, not to check off a […]
This Saturday, April 20, Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will host its ninth annual Marymount 5K. Attracting nearly 250 runners every year, the event raises funds to support patient care during the program’s yearly service learning trips. Proceeds are used to purchase medical supplies, expensive tests and screenings and patient education […]
During Marymount University’s Spring Break, 20 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and eight faculty members traveled to Guatemala for a two-week service-learning and community engagement opportunity, allowing participants to give back to others while expanding their global perspective. Located in Panajachel at Lake Atitlan in Solola, Guatemala, the Marymount team volunteered at hospitals, […]
Students in Marymount University’s Physical Therapy programs can now receive new scholarships and enhanced training inside and outside the classroom through a new and innovative partnership with MedStar Health. This includes five $20,000 scholarships that MedStar Health will offer students in Marymount’s three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. “We are committed to providing […]
