Latest Departmental News
Q&A: Isabelle Bennett on finding confidence, community, and a calling in physical therapy
Q&A: Jacob Kliegl on purpose, balance, and community in physical therapy at University of Iowa
UI Carver College of Medicine Investiture Ceremony to celebrate endowed professorships to Sluka, Petkov, Tomchik
Q&A: Jacob Norton, Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate
Q&A: Alex Lewis, Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate
Upcoming Events
PTRS Educational Summit
Mark your calendars for our 2026 PTRS Educational Summit scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
UI Physical Therapy Apparel Order
The Physical Therapy Student Organization (PTSO) organizes a clothing order in the fall and spring to support their organization. Their fall order is now open through October 20th. To visit their online store, please visit the link below:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/univ_of_iowa_physical_therapy/shop/home
Alumni Newsletters
The alumni newsletters provide an opportunity for us to share many of the accomplishments of previous classmates, faculty, and staff from the UI Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Community at Iowa. These newsletters will go out annually to keep you informed of the new developments and future plans within the department.
College of Medicine Events
ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Peri Kurshan
Dr. Peri Kurshan, an Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Genetics from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine will present a seminar titled "Using C. Elegans To Uncover Calcium Channel Pathophysiology."
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
We have established a community of CCOM Informaticists who are applying these skills in their work at UIHC. You are invited to join us during our monthly seminar presentations.
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!
This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.
Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference
Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!
