Stony Brook Physical Therapy Program

05/26/2026

Good Morning!! Please see and share job posting for anyone interested!

05/19/2026

It was a banner graduation day for the SBU DPT Program! 🎓👏
The celebration began by honoring our top graduates at the Alpha Eta Honor Society morning ceremony (Hannah Ahmed, Emily Caron, Sammie Gerbasio, Kyle Mai, Christopher Ng, Angela Porcelli, Izzie Quaranta, Erick Quezada Calle, Brooke Sparacio, Violet Ferraro, Meaghan King, Gabby Lewin, Kelly Madden, Patrick McStay & Lexi Kessler).

A special thank you to Emily Baird for her beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, which started the ceremony on a truly inspiring note.

Congratulations to Patrick McStay, recipient of the General Excellence Award, and to Shah Alam, Emily Baird, Sam Drew, Hannah Ahmed, Anthony Jacabacci, Jack Calisi, Sammie Gerbasio & Shauna Nuss who received our Clinical Excellence Awards for their outstanding clinical performance.

We also want to recognize Queen Margaret Sheryl, who flawlessly read the graduates’ names and is celebrating her retirement this year. Thank you for your dedication and service to our program and students over the years.

From hooding to heartfelt celebrations, the day was filled with pride, joy, smiles, amazing nails and only minimal hooding mishaps along the way! 😊

Congratulations to all of our graduates — you make us proud, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in the profession of physical therapy! 💙💛

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on completing their final clinical! And a thank you to all our clinical partners & SBU alumni who help mold our future clinicians.
SBU alumni pictured: Brian Connell, Taylor Leonette, Mike Grieco, Vin Bonura, Taylor Biblo, Natalie Dunn, Melissa Riback, Sienna Frank, Nicole Aquino and Nick Ferraro!

Tomorrow ... Graduation!

05/13/2026

SHP Research Day 2026!
See all the great work our DPT faculty and students are doing! Special thanks to Sharon Martino and Lisa Muratori and the rest of the Research Committee for all their hard work.

05/07/2026

Family of Kidz is hiring pediatric physical therapists for a variety of settings, locations, and hours. Here Are links to their job postings:

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/familyofkidz/jobs/5092339007


https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/familyofkidz/jobs/5092349007


https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/familyofkidz/jobs/5092379007


https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/familyofkidz/jobs/5122452007


https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/familyofkidz/jobs/5022324007

Nassau County

05/06/2026

The Class of 2027 is wrapping up a full year of Neuro with the completion of Neuro 3-the end of the trilogy! 🧠💪

We celebrated with a final Neuro review featuring top students from both campuses:
SH: Kristen Murphy and Mike Bardales
SB: Sam Pines and Dan Buckley

Congratulations to the entire class on a fantastic year. Wishing you all the best on finals and in your upcoming clinical experiences!

05/06/2026

Last week, several of the DPT students from the Class of 2027 went to NYU Rusk Institute to observe In-Patient Rehab!

Thank you to all the therapists who took time out to share their expertise especially SB alum: Toni Ann Polsinelli.

We also ran into some other SB alumni: Margarita Piletskaya and SB students on their 4th clinical: Susan Chen and Leonel Paul!

05/04/2026

Hello everyone! Happy May!

Stony Brook University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be hosting its annual Baby Day on Friday, June 12 from 10:00 - 12:00. This experience is part of the students' Growth and Development course where they learn the details of infant motor and cognitive development.

Each year, we try to recruit as many infants as possible so that the students can appreciate the wondrous variety of human development. We are looking for children between the ages of 2 months and 16 months. Please message or email Susan Miale (susan.miale@stonybrook.edu) for more information. Feel free to spread the word if you think you might know anyone else who would be interested in participating.

Thanks for your help!

05/03/2026

Last week in Pediatrics, the Class of 2027 was honored to have Julia as their guest presenter. Students were able to interview and provide treatment interventions with Julia, whose attitude of 'sure, I'll try that!' made everyone feel comfortable.

Julia is a gift and an absolute joy to be with and to learn from - the students were so grateful for the experience!

Make sure you check out the "SH Swifties"!

05/03/2026

Therapeutic Solutions Physical Therapy in Merrick LI is hiring!
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates looking to build clinical skills in a supportive, patient-centered environment. You will work directly with patients to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life.

Competitive salary: $87,500 – $90,000 annually
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive environment with mentorship opportunities for new grads
Opportunities for professional growth and development
CEU’s reimbursed

Contact: Jamie Rockwin, PT, DPT
jrockwin@therapeuticsolutionspt.com
Therapeutic Solutions Physical Therapy

Ph:516-623-4388

04/19/2026

The Class of 2028 had an amazing time at our pickleball fundraiser! We are incredibly grateful to Pickleball Haven for hosting us—this event wouldn’t have been possible without their support. Thank you to everyone who came out, donated baskets, and participated in our raffle. Your support means so much!