01/16/2026
✨ Welcome Our Newest APTA Acute Care Student Leaders! ✨
We’re excited to introduce the newest student leaders joining the APTA Acute Care community! These students bring diverse backgrounds, strong passion for acute care, and a shared commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
🩺 Cory Davidson
📍 Capistrano Beach, CA
🎓 Chapman University | Class of Fall 2027
Cory is drawn to acute care for its collaborative, team-centered environment and exposure to diverse patient populations. As a student leader, Cory hopes to elevate awareness of the field and advocate for peers in a solutions-oriented way.
🩺 Lauren Higgins
📍 Chelmsford, MA
🎓 University of Connecticut | Class of May 2027
Lauren is inspired by the dynamic nature of acute care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and complex patient cases. As a student leader, she hopes to serve as a resource for future students and continue advocating for the acute care physical therapy profession.
🩺 Erin Getcliffe
📍 Point Pleasant, NJ
🎓 Sacred Heart University | Class of May 2026
Erin sees acute care as the vital bridge between injury and the rest of the continuum of care. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact on patients’ mobility, confidence, and quality of life, while also engaging fellow students and growing her leadership within APTA.
👏 Please join us in welcoming Cory, Erin, and Lauren as they step into these leadership roles—we’re thrilled to have them on the team!