Tag: Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences

NSU CREATE Launches Dental Photographic Exhibit

From left, Sandrine Gaillard-Kenney, Ed.D., Brianna Black Kent Ph.D., Heidi Schaeffer, M.D., and Guy M. Nehrenz, Sr., Ed.D., M.A., RRT

On April 20, 2023, The NSU Coalition for Research and Education Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CREATE) opened the photographic dental exhibition “Trauma-informed Care Through the Lens of Survivors,” at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library. The exhibition presented recent research findings through a visual display of photography.

CREATE was funded by NSU Quality of Life Faculty Community Based Applied Research Grant in July 2022 with the Nancy J. Cotterman Center as its Community partner. The research explored Human Trafficking Survivor’s experiences of the delivery of trauma-informed dental services.

This exciting event gathered over 60 members of the NSU community as well as advocates and leaders of the Anti-Trafficking movement. Heidi Schaeffer, philanthropist, and longtime advocate for trafficked victims generously gave $25,000 through the Heidi Schaeffer Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to continue her support of CREATE in delivering services to survivors.

The photographic exhibit remains on display on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library through May 7, 2023. We hope you will take the time to visit the exhibition and learn about the impact of trauma-informed dental care for Survivors of Human Trafficking.

Posted 05/09/23

NSU’s Graduate and Online Programs Shine in Latest National Rankings

The 2023 U.S. News & World Report higher education rankings are out, and Nova Southeastern University continues to be ranked among the nation’s best in several important categories.

The “Best Graduate Schools” category includes NSU’s highly ranked physician assistant program (M.M.S. in Physician Assistant) offered in Fort Lauderdale through the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences.

NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law topped the U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Schools” list for its highly regarded “Health Care Law,” “Legal Writing,” and “Trial Advocacy” programs, and both the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized as national leaders in “Diversity” among the “Best Medical Schools.”

The “Best Online Programs” category features NSU’s information technology program (M.S. in Information Technology) offered through the College of Computing and Engineering, and nursing (M.S.N.) program offered through the Ron & Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, which earned high national rankings.

“As NSU continues to forge ahead in its path to preeminence, such national recognitions are a product of a culture dedicated to providing top-notch educational opportunities and innovative academic and research programs on its many campuses,” said NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. By collecting school data annually, U.S. News & World Report presents the most current figures on enrollment, job placement, faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students make informed decisions.

NSU routinely has been ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. University-wide, in 2022-2023, NSU was recognized as a top “National University,” a “Best Value School,” and among the best colleges for “Social Mobility.”

Graduate Student Awarded ‘Changing Lives Scholarship’

Ashley Turner, 2023 winner of the “Make the Most of the Dash” and Ashley Hess legacy scholarship.

Many people knew and loved Ashley Kaye Hess, a cheerleader, dancer, teacher, and NSU speech-language pathology master’s candidate, before she was killed in a tragic car accident on May 14, 2016, at the age of 28.

On May 14, 2023, Ashley Turner, B.A., shall be awarded the 2023 “Make the Most of the Dash and Ashley Kaye Hess Changing Lives Scholarship.”

Ashley Turner is currently a graduate student at Nova Southeastern University pursuing her master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She is the current NSU SLP NSSLHA chapter president.

She received her bachelor’s degree from University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Fla., in Pre-K Primary Education (Age 3- Grade 3). She worked for Broward County Public Schools for 10 years ending in June 2022 so she can complete her SLP clinical rotations.

Ashley has a special interest in working in augmentative and alternative communication especially with children with autism and adults with ALS.

Posted 05/07/23

Students Learn from Virtual Interprofessional Education Event

Rebecca Simon, B.S., a graduate assistant at the NSU clinic for the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, preparing materials for the IPE event.

EXSC 4100 Adapted Physical Activity students from NSU’s Exercise and Sport Science major enjoyed a virtual interprofessional practice education (IPE) event on April 13, 2023.

The speech-language pathology students in SLP 6015, Clinical Processes worked with their instructor Jillian Yaw Ching, M.S., CCC-SLP, and associate professor, Tambi Braun, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, to review a clinical case and different diagnoses that SLPs treat.

The students worked in teams, and they also were able to share how they would create an intervention plan for functional activities for the hypothetical patient. Georgia Monique Mokha, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, CPSS, CSCS, professor, emphasized to all students the value of working as a team for future patients and clients.

Posted 05/07/23

Speech Language Pathology Clinic Introduces Listen & Talk Lab

The Nova Southeastern University Speech Language Pathology Clinic’s Listen & Talk Lab is currently accepting patients.

The clinic’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lab offers services in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Among the services being offered are hearing screenings, speech and language evaluations, speech and language therapy, and family support.

Daniela Berrios, MA CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVEd, is an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist who specializes in working with individuals with hearing loss to achieve functional communication outcomes.

Posted 05/07/23

Partnership Creates Opportunity for Hearing/Vision Screenings

For the first time, the physician assistant students are joined by the anesthesiologist assistant students in partnering with St. Johns County School District to assist with Hearing and Vision Screenings for elementary school students.

Since 2010, Hugh Rappa, M.D., associate program director and professor, and the Jacksonville Regional Campus Physician Assistant (PA) program, has been a partnership with the St. Johns County School District to assistant the school district with hearing and vision screening exams for elementary school students.

Liberty Pines Academy combined total, 739 students screened. The PA class of 2024, back row, left to right, Philip Chanfrau, Daly Hong, Kasandra Hager, Stephanie Grose, Ashleigh Maya, Danielle Tomoser, Madison MacDougall, Natalie Najmy, Lauren Omdahl. Front Row, left to right, Anthony Abate, Javier Gonzalez, Michelle Lenahan, Natalie Lipman, Radha Patel, Bethany Jones, Heather Homrighouse, Payal Patel.

Rappa first met Mrs. Leslie Shugart, the districts representative in 2009, and who currently works in student services for St. John County School District and discussed the possibility of bringing his PA students to assist with screenings. In 2010, Rappa was accompanied by 8 PA students and assisted in screenings at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley-Rawlings Elementary School. Since 2011, Rappa with the commitment of Charlene Bolton, Ed.D., PA program director, has been involving all first year PA students in this community service.

In Fall 2022, Rappa asked, anesthesiologist assistant (AA) program director, Gregg Mastropolo, M.M.Sc., if he would like his students to participate in these screenings. They both agreed, and for the first time, the Jacksonville Regional Campus AA students and the PA students joined together in screening close to 5,000 elementary students at 9 different county schools.

In addition to hearing and vision screenings, height and weight and scoliosis screenings were also performed. Actual screenings depend on the academic grade of the students. Dates have already been scheduled for both programs to participate in Fall 2023.

 

Posted 05/07/23

Students Learn About Speech-Language Pathology

CSAD 3040 Neuroanatomy undergraduate students’ class, organizing the Craig’s Pantry collection.

Undergraduate students taking neuroanatomy during winter 2023 semester collaborated with Tambi Braun, SLP.D., CCC/SLP, associate professor, and Jennifer (Shani) Grossbard, M.S., CCC/SLP, adjunct professor, to meet with several faculty in the department and learn about the role of the speech-language pathologist in educational and medical settings. They also then collected gifts and baked goods that were donated to Craig’s Pantry Mother’s Day event happening in May 2023.

Craig’s Pantry is a privately funded, volunteer-driven, kosher food pantry in Broward County, Florida. Mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers receive several visits throughout the day from volunteers bringing flowers, goodies, gifts, and balloons.

For more information, please visit https://www.craigspantry.org/

Posted 04/23/23

Program Founder/Adjunct Professor Receives PA Award

Michael Caplan

Michael Caplan, M.S., PA-C, the founder of the certificate in Emergency Medicine program, and adjunct faculty at the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences in the Department of Health Science, was presented the Physician Assistant of the Year 2022 Award for the southeast region.

The certificate program in emergency medicine is for physician assistants who are interested in obtaining specialized education in emergency medicine to prepare them for a position in a high-acuity emergency department.

Posted 04/23/23

Students Selected for Institute for Future Scientists in O.T.

Lanoris Parker

Each year, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), selects 20 participants from a nationwide pool of promising entry-level occupational therapy students for the Institute for Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy.

During the first AOTA/AOTF institute, OT class of 2017 student Bryce Carsone Smith, represented the NSU Tampa Bay O.T.D. program. This year, two NSU of the selected twenty participants include entry-level O.T.D. students, Lanoris Parker­–Fort Lauderdale, and Deborah Kofsky–Tampa Bay.

First year O.T.D. student Lanoris Parker was a personal trainer prior to entering the O.T.D. program, and upon graduation with a Masters in Kinesiology, received a commission with the US Army Medical Specialty Corps as an Army Reserve Second Lieutenant. His interest is in learning about the interconnectedness of physical activity, brain science, and occupational therapy. Due to lack of resources and inadequate teaching and aware of health disparities, he is motivated to participate in occupational science and help elevate research to improve mental health and fight against the rise of mental disorders.

Deborah Kofsky

Deborah Kofsky, fourth year O.T.D. student, is completing her final clinical rotation and doctoral capstone experience for her OTD degree. Her academic performance is marked with grades on the top 5% of her cohort, and qualified her for scholarships, including repeat awards of the NSU Chancellor’s scholarship.  She completed the rigorous 6-sequence OTD research curriculum, capped with a podium and poster presentation and a manuscript for submission to a juried publication. In addition, she served a one-year internship with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Rehabilitation and Disability Special Interest Section supporting initiatives for community-based activities.

The future scientists will participate during in-person sessions at the AOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City, Missouri, when they will be matched with leading occupational therapy scientists to address topics such as possibilities within OT science, considerations when evaluating potential doctoral programs, and career opportunities as a scientist. The facilitators and mentors of the will be composed of faculty and doctoral/post-doctoral students from established research programs around the nation.

Hopefully, both Deborah and Lanoris will achieve the purpose of the AOTA/AOTF Institute for Future Scientists, which include being part of a group of potential scientists, connecting with other potential entry-level scientists with mentors in the occupational therapy scientific community, and developing a peer scientific network.

Posted 04/23/23

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Receives Scholarship

Arianna Sewell

Congratulations to Tampa Bay Regional campus third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student Arianna Sewell, by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) to receive the Florence M. Stattel Endowed Scholarship.

AOTF is a charitable, scientific, and educational non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance the science of occupational therapy to support people’s full participation in meaningful life activities.

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees and awards grants for scientific research and scholarships. It also publishes a scientific Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (OTJR), Occupation, Participation and Health,[1] indexed by the National Library of Medicine and others. It sponsors the honor society Pi Theta Epsilon. It is based in Rockville, Maryland.

Arianna submitted an essay in which describes her qualifications to receive this award. Her academic performance at NSU qualifies her to receive Florence M. Stattel Endowed Scholarship, and in completing at least one year of occupational therapy specific coursework.

Arianna has a B.A. in psychology and worked as a research assistant in the HeartLAB of the University of South Florida.  As a current O.T.D. student, Arianna has earned an internship with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), planning activities and events relative to the goals of the Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section.

Posted 04/23/23

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