Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy

Meet Nathan Vassey! He chose to pursue a career in Physical Therapy when he realized there is an unmet need in society that matches his strengths. Pain science ...holds a special interest for Nathan and he is excited at the prospect of using PT to help people manage their pain. Nathan is a leader in the profession, recognized for his service as a Core Ambassador to the American Physical Therapy Association Student Assembly Board of Directors. #MercerStudent #MercerDPT #ThankfulnessCampaign See more

Daniel, DPT Class of 2022, shows a smooth gait pattern while comparing an ace wrap dorsiflexion assist orthosis to a prefabricated posterior leaf spring orthosis.

Tanner, DPT Class of 2022, makes a fashion statement with some ill fitting Arizona orthotics and shoes.

Mercer DPT student, Michelle Dennis, Class of 2022 was a panelist on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum at APTA Georgia's Impact Conference today. She shared many important insights with the virtual audience of 100 participants. Mercer alumnus,Taylor Adkins, Class of 2020, was also a vital member of the discussion. We need more conversations, education, and changes in the PT profession at every level. Michelle and Taylor, thank you for your advocacy to our profession on this very important topic.

Drs. Ebert and Perlow will be participating in a live Q&A on Saturday regarding their educational presentation for APTA Georgia’s IMPACT Conference. You can check out their presentation and join the Q&A if you are registered for the virtual conference!

Mercer alumnus, Drayton Perkins, is featured in a Cancer Treatment Centers of America post in honor of National Physical Therapy Month.

Congratulations and thanks to every student candidate who is running for national office on the APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors! Georgia is well represented with three students running for office. Mercer is one of only two schools that has TWO students running for office! Check out the link below to learn more about which Mercer Bears are running for office! StudentsVOTE! Let your voice in the profession be heard through your vote. Go to https://www.apta.org//student-assembly/slate-of-candidates to review all the candidate videos. You can vote at: https://vote.associationvoting.com/apta/

Congratulations to Callie and Joe on their engagement. Another great match made at Mercer PT. We wish you much happiness together.

Mercer's College of Health Professions Admissions Q&A is live now answering questions about the admissions process, including physical therapy!

The first round of DPT admissions interviews is complete! A huge thank-you goes out to our amazing students for once again being such an integral part of the experience and helping the day go so smoothly, complete with social distancing measures!