Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy

09/03/2026

We are excited to share that earlier this year, the College of Health Professions launched a Virtual Viewbook for all of the CHP programs, including our DPT program! If you or someone you know is interested in physical therapy school, be sure to check out this interactive platform that provides a look into life on campus, student and alumni testimonials, and detailed program insights!

Welcome to Mercer University: College of Health Professions' Virtual Campus Experience. If it's on campus, it's only a few clicks away. Just sit back and go at your own pace – there's a lot to see. From academics to unique college traditions, the virtual tour showcases the entire student experienc...

08/31/2026

Class of 2029, making waves and crushing it! !

08/13/2026

We are very excited and proud to share that Dr. Lisa Fraher successfully completed her PhD in Physical Therapy at Texas Women's University in Dallas, graduating this past May! Her dissertation is titled "Beyond Step Count: Measuring Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy Who Are Nonambulatory.” Her dissertation is publicly available to read at https://twu-ir.tdl.org/items/b11e2d23-0365-4843-b988-69f18eab82a4

Congratulations, Dr. Fraher!!

08/03/2026

We are still thinking about what a great turnout we had at our 2026 Health Professions Career Fair!

We've attached some more great photos, with many including our alumni who helped out!

Want to join us next year? Email [email protected] so we can get you on the list!

08/03/2026

Congrats to Dr. Andrew Teare-Ketter (DPT Class of 2019) on being featured in APTA's recent article: Neuroplasticity: The Science, the Spark, and the Everyday Work of Physical Therapy.

https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/archive/2026/08/01/neuroplasticity-the-science-the-spark-and-the-everyday-work

08/01/2026

An immense THANK YOU to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, clinical partners, and employers for helping us with our Mercer DPT Health Professions Career Fair today!

We welcomed 40+ employers to campus today to engage not only with our DPT students, but also with local PTA students, alumni, and other Mercer Health Professions students. The turnout was incredible. We are so thankful for the support of our clinical partners and employers in taking time to network with our students!

Additionally, we are so thankful to so many of our alumni who came and hosted tables at the Career Fair. It's so much fun watching you all come back to campus and give back to the DPT program and community.

Interested in joining us next year around the same time? Email [email protected] to get on the list!

07/29/2026

Sponsor a DPT Student Medical Kit for the Class of 2029 Today!

Every great physical therapist begins with the right tools. As members of the Mercer University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2029 embark on their professional journey, the DPT Student Medical Kit will become an essential companion from the classroom to the clinic. Housed in a Mercer Physical Therapy-branded kit bag, each medical kit is filled with the hands-on instruments students use to learn, practice, and refine critical examination skills, including a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, inclinometer, reflex hammer, tape measure, goniometers, and more. Your sponsorship provides more than equipment; it helps equip future clinicians with the resources they need to develop confidence, competence, and compassion in patient care. By sponsoring a medical kit, you are making a direct investment in the education of the next generation of physical therapists and helping ensure every student begins their DPT experience prepared to succeed.

Consider making a donation today!

06/08/2026

Mercer DPT was well represented this weekend at APTA Georgia’s Impact Conference!

Awards & Honors:

Dr. Daniel Dale (faculty) received the Merit Award for Exceptional Service and Achievement.

Dr. Lisa Fraher (faculty) received the Achievement in Education Award.

Dr. Mandy Blackmon, former Mercer faculty member and advocate for the program, received the Outstanding Physical Therapist Award.

Dr. Ashley Norfleet (Mercer DPT Class of 2024), our current neurologic PT resident, received the Horizon Award for her enthusiasm and service to APTA GA in her early career.

Andy Nguyen (Mercer DPT Class of 2028) won one of four Student and Early Career Scholarships!

Presentations/Sessions:

Leadership Development Level 1: Leading Yourself - The Foundation of Empathetic Leadership
Christi The, PT, DPT, & Anne Rohling, PT, DPT (Mercer DPT Class of 2015)

Leadership Development Level 2: Leading Others - Empathy, Influence, and Modern Leadership
Ross Davis, PT, DPT, MBA/MHA, & Carly Seethaler (Mercer DPT Class of 2022)

From Capitol to Clinic
Daniel Dale, PT, DPT (Mercer faculty); Ben Braxley, PT, DPT; Blake Hampton, PT, DPT (Mercer DPT Class of 2016); Teresa Pierce, PT, DPT; & Anne Rohling, PT, DPT (Mercer DPT Class of 2015)

1st Annual APTA GA Oxford Debate
Dr. Daniel Dale (Mercer faculty); Dr. Taylor Adkins (Mercer DPT Class of 2020 & Mercer Orthopedic Residency alumna); & Dr. Rhett Roberson (adjunct faculty and alumnus of the Mercer Orthopedic PT Residency and the Mercer Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy)

We also want to celebrate and thank the outgoing APTA GA officers:
Dr. Haley McDonald (Vice President, Mercer adjunct faculty)
Dr. Anne Rohling (Coastal LAN Director, Mercer DPT Class of 2015)

Thank you to our students and alumni who held down the dance floor and karaoke social event, helping to raise over $1,500 for the GA PT PAC!

Additional thanks to Haley McDonald (Mercer adjunct faculty), for planning, running, and executing such an incredible state conference!

06/05/2026

Check out our program's new virtual viewbook where folks can learn more about our program, hear from current students and alumni, and get information about how to apply!

Welcome to Mercer University: College of Health Professions' Virtual Campus Experience. If it's on campus, it's only a few clicks away. Just sit back and go at your own pace – there's a lot to see. From academics to unique college traditions, the virtual tour showcases the entire student experienc...

05/26/2026

We are hosting 2 continuing education courses in June!

On Saturday, June 27th, all healthcare clinicians are welcome to participate in "Human Anatomy: Prosection with Clinical Correlates for Practicing Clinicians." Please see the attached flyer for more details and register here: https://mercer.nbsstore.net/human-anatomy-prosection-with-clinical-correlates-for-practicing-clinicians

We are also hosting a 2.5 day course beginning Friday, June 26th, called "Advanced Spinal Manipulation." This course is open to physical therapists only. Please see the attached flyer for more details and register here: https://mercer.nbsstore.net/advanced-spinal-manipulation-indications-evidence-precautions-contraindications