Our Students

Students share their journeys to the study of rehabilitation science and to UB.

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Occupational Therapy Students

"My true passion is to help restore health, wellbeing, self-esteem and independence for children and families affected by disabilities."

5/18/20

Camille Crayton
Occupational Therapy Student

"I know the training and professional knowledge I have gained will allow me to have a successful and rewarding career as a occupational therapist."

5/18/20

Wei Lin
Occupational Therapy Student

"Every class and every semester has broadened my understanding of occupational therapy and its uniqueness as a field."

5/18/20

Karen Martinez
Occupational Therapy Student

"Being part of this program is a great experience that introduces you to new friends, great professors and a great staff that become like a family."

5/18/20

Oscar Martinez
Occupational Therapy Student

"I have been given many opportunities to use and apply my knowledge in both fieldwork and group projects."

5/18/20

Susan Weng
Occupational Therapy Student

Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

“I am really enjoying how the DPT program is set up so that we work together as a class to be successful.”

5/18/20

Lisa Bierdeman
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

"I enjoy the open discussions that are encouraged among class members and the professors broaden the way we think about physical therapy issues."

5/18/20

John Boyer
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

"I visited UB for the first time when I was in high school and I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere that the campus and the city itself had to offer."

5/18/20

James Kim
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

"The program has allowed me to learn and be inquisitive all while exploring new and ongoing research in physical therapy and public health."

5/18/20

Raechele Leone
DPT/MPH Student

"Physical therapy is a very rewarding and challenging field, and this program excels in preparing you to become a successful physical therapist in the future."

6/2/20

Ericka Taplin
DPT Student

"Not only do I love Buffalo, but growing up with UB in my backyard, I have always been aware of all it has to offer its students."

6/22/20

Christine Abrams
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

PhD Students

"I was taken aback by the academic prowess of the faculty on campus. Not only did I feel as if the Rehabilitation Science Department had much to teach me, but they were also friendly and welcoming."

6/22/20

Haley Chizuk
Rehabilitation Science PhD Student

"I did research [on UB] and found that there are several currently running grants, centers and labs, which shows a strong research background."

6/22/20

Fei Zhao
Rehabilitation Science PhD Student