Every once in a while I like to highlight some of the great things going on in our nation's collegiate therapy programs. Previously we have spotlighted the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky for their student-run free healthcare clinics. Today's spotlight is shinning on the Ohio State University PT program. Last December they embarked on a volunteering trip to Merida, Mexico as the "first-of-its-kind elective course for PT students". While in Merida, students volunteered their time in clinics, schools and nursing homes. Through their trip they "worked with children and elderly people with disabilities, led group exercise sessions, repaired wheelchairs--and remembered what had drawn them to the profession in the first place."
Take a look at the video showing the students volunteering their services and enjoying their time in Merida! It truly looked like it was a great learning experience for all. Ashley Kulju, OSU PT student, said "This trip just gave me a whole different perspective... I learned so much, not only just about physical therapy but just about people and how I learn, how others learn, how to work in a team."
The Physical Therapy department plans to offer the trip to students each December as one of Ohio State's global service learning courses. Way to go Ohio State PT's.
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