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Mike Rosenthal, DSc, has been named director of the UNMC physical therapy program, the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions announced. Dr. Rosenthal\u2019s appointment is effective Dec. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDr. Rosenthal brings more than 25 years of experience in physical therapy education to the role, and his leadership experience in clinical education, curriculum development and post-professional residency education, with his record of scholarship in evidence-based practice, make him an ideal choice to lead our program,\u201d said Tammy Webster, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am honored to accept the position of program director of the UNMC Doctor of Physical Therapy Program,\u201d Dr. Rosenthal said. \u201cI look forward to partnering with our faculty, staff, students, clinical partners and leadership to build upon the program\u2019s strengths and prepare future physical therapists to be exceptional clinicians and leaders in healthcare delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rosenthal has led curricular changes and served on the PT program\u2019s student success and curriculum committees since joining the UNMC faculty in 2021. Before coming to UNMC, he served on faculty at San Diego State University. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of active-duty service in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rosenthal earned his master\u2019s degree in physical therapy and Doctor of Science degree from the U.S. Army-Baylor University and U.S. Military-Baylor University programs, respectively. He is board certified as a sports clinical specialist, certified athletic trainer (ATC) and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from Doane College, now Doane University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Webster thanked the search committee, chaired by Kim Michael, EdD, for their dedication to the search. The dean also thanked Sara Bills, DPT, for serving as acting program director during the interim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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