School of Medicine

The School of Medicine’s MD/PhD and Professional Programs celebrate their 2009 graduations.

Students getting ready for graduation.

• View Photos from the 2009 MD/PhD Graduation
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Recently the School of Medicine held a ceremony for the graduating students enrolled in the MD/PhD and professional programs curriculum. Professional programs at the West Virginia School of Medicine include:

• Medical technology
• Occupational Therapy
• Community Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Therapy

To learn more about these programs please view the School of Medicine's accreditation page.

Of the graduates:

There were 23 graduates in the 2009 Doctor of Physical Therapy Class. This class marks the second cohort of students who graduated with the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.

Honors and Awards

Rebekah Aranda-- Outstanding Student Clinician Award

Rebekah Aranda, Christy Davison, Dena Gossard -- Student Research Award

Lyndsay Shaffer -- Clinical Pathways Award

Lyndsay Shaffer-- Basic Science Award

Lisa Raber Ammons PT (Physical Therapist at Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital was nominated by the Class of 2009 as an outstanding clinical Instructor) Mrs. Ammons received the 1st Annual  Sandy L. Burkart Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award

Mark Gibson-- Class President and Student Marshall

Christy Davison--Class Vice President

Lyndsay Shaffer--Graduate Teaching Assistant