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DPT Student Receives the APTA Minority Scholarship Award
July 29, 2016
Crystal Lamb was nominated in January for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Outstanding Student Physical Therapist Award by faculty in the GVSU department of physical therapy. A third year student, she was described as a top academic performer in her class, and a "natural leader" in both the classroom, in clinical placements and within her position as the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Student Ambassador. Crystal's commitment to serving diverse, underrepresented and underserved individuals in her profession has now been recognized through receiving the APTA Minority Scholarship Award.
The APTA Minority Scholarship Award is an annual award offered to minority physical therapy students by the Physical Therapy Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supported by APTA. Award recipients must participate in minority affairs activities and services, demonstrate the potential for superior achievements in the physical therapy profession, excel academically, and exemplify professionalism as a future physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Since graduating, Crystal accepted a physical therapist position with the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Acute Care Team. she is also continuing her involvement with the Michigan Physical Therapy Association as the Student Engagement Officer. Crystal plans to present her research that she completed during her time at GVSU on Clinical Decision Making Abilities of Physical Therapists at a state conference as well as a conference in San Antonio, TX.
Congratulations to Crystal on all of her success.