PAULA BURNETT, PT, honored at 2021 SLU Program in Physical Therapy
Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony

 

At the White Coat Ceremony,  Ann Hayes, PT, DPT, professor in the Program in Physical Therapy, gave the Oath of the Physical Therapist, in unison with faculty, professional phase students, and practicing clinicians. 

 

Dr. Hayes also recognized the 2021 Florence P. Kendall Service Award winner, Paula Burnett, PT, for outstanding service to the health care community as well as serving as a life-long role model who exhibits intellectual curiosity, persistence in the pursuit of excellence, dedication to the profession, the dissemination of knowledge, and enthusiasm for living life to its fullest. She is the Director of Rehabilitation Services at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, and has worked tirelessly for her profession serving in a variety of roles for the American Physical Therapy Association - Missouri (APTA). 

Ms. Burnett shared these words with the Class of 2024:
"Congratulations on choosing a profession where you can improve a person’s quality of life. As a DPT, I challenge you in this profession to:  dedicate yourself to lifelong learning;  promote and advocate for your profession;  be thankful for the profession you have chosen, your teachers, mentors, peers, and the patients you have the opportunity to learn from. Never underestimate the difference you can make.”