Join the PTAH club if you’re interested in the allied health fields, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and physician assistant studies.
You’ll advance your knowledge in a field of interest, connect with other students, learn about volunteer and job opportunities, and raise awareness for individuals with disabilities through fundraising events.
Faculty advisor | Emily Norcross, MA, ATC
President | Ashleigh Mifsud
Vice President | Olivia Miller
Operations Coordinator | Anna Kristiansen
Social Media Manager | Lauryn Lopez
Wheel-A-Thon Coordinators | Hannah Lancy and Isabela Alvarado
Activities Coordinators | Anahita Asgari and Malina Marleau
Links to learn more about the supported programs
Reasons to Become a Member
To make friends with students who have similar college career paths
- Form study groups with members who are taking the same classes
- Learn and gain perspective from the older members of the club
- Create friendships that will last throughout your college career!
To learn more about a particular career path
- Guest speaker presentations from local professionals
- Visit local clinics and observe demonstrations
- Opportunities for various volunteer and job shadowing positions
- Social gatherings with professors within PHHS college
- Meet alumni who are now professionals within their field
- Boost resume
To introduce research within the College of Public Health & Human Sciences
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Meet the professors who are currently doing research at OSU
- Introduction presentations to research and common questions asked
To prepare for graduate school
- Graduate School Seminars where you can research which career or graduate school is right for you
- Graduate school orientations where you can ask specific/general questions about the application process etc.
- Opportunities for clinical observation hours and volunteer hours needed for certain programs
- Visit Pacific University to learn more about Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy school
- Participate in Mock Interviews with direct feedback from Professionals and Professors
To participate in our awesome Wheel-A-Thon fundraiser!
- Wheelchair obstacle course that raises awareness for individuals with disabilities
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