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This is the first compilation of student research in physical therapy. An endeavor in its infancy, this rendition showcases the result of two semesters of graduate research activity by entry-level doctoral students in physical therapy. In the last semester of their program, they are expected to share their work with the University and professional community. To stimulate interest in future contributors and give the soon to be new graduate "authors" a taste of the joy associated with contributing to the body of knowledge, all submissions were accepted. Because of limits in resources, both human and otherwise, the typical model used to ensure student research is to assign participation in existing faculty projects. It is hoped that novel approaches to collaborative inter-professional research endeavors will permit the development of unique student activity that can be published here.

Colleen Rose St. Prix, is an Associate Professor at Florida International University in Miami. During her 22 year tenure, she has served in various capacities, including Chair of the Physical Therapy Program and Director of Recruitment and Retention. Her research interests include minority admissions, covert bias in clinical education and interprofessional education.