WSSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

02/27/2026

Chronic pain can be frustrating and isolating...

On Wednesday, March 4th, our very own Dr. Alicia Emerson (Associate Professor in the WSSU Department of Physical Therapy) will share practical, easy-to-understand information about managing pain beyond common advice. This next installment of the "WSSU 2026 Curiosity Exchange" Community Speaker Series is designed to be supportive, informative and useful for anyone looking for new approaches to daily comfort and care.

It's Free and Open to the Public, so head down to the Forsyth County Central Library and join us for this special event on March 4th at 6:00pm!

Join us at the March 4 installment of the Curiosity Exchange. Winston-Salem State University's Dr. Alicia Emerson will share practical, easy-to-understand information about managing chronic pain. See you at 6 p.m. in the Central Library Reading Room.

02/26/2026

WSSU DPT faculty and students attended the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) February 11-14 in Anaheim, CA. They joined over 15,000 attendees for over 400 education sessions and 1,440 posters. One WSSU poster won the top award for social responsibility! Sara Migliarese received her neurologic specialist recertification for the third time- 30 years of specialty neuro rehab! Rams Take Charge of Health!

01/24/2026

Please stay safe and warm!! ❄️

WEATHER ALERT 1/24/26

More information: https://bit.ly/49SyfSR

01/05/2026

Apply to the WSSU Novant Health Clinical Neurologic Residency program! Application portal closes in mid-January.

Contact Sara Migliarese, PT, PhD, NCS, MSCS with questions (migliaresesj@wssu.edu, 336-750-8968).

12/18/2025

WSSU DPT Class of 2027 - 2025 Wrapped

12/13/2025

From surviving the intensity of clinical rotations to juggling motherhood and marriage, Acosta learned one undeniable truth: “I can do hard things. Anyone can. You choose your journey, and you make your sacrifices count.”

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Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3XUWjiz

12/12/2025

Great story written about Dr. Gisela Acosta, graduate in the DPT Class of 2025!

https://www.wssu.edu/about/news/articles/2025/12/wssu-celebrates-first-generation-doctor-of-physical-therapy-graduate-who-turned-challenges-into-triumph.htmle

Category: Health, Community, Academics Date: December 11, 2025 WSSU education pays off as first-generation student and new mom earns Doctor of Physical Therapy degree against all odds WSSU News & Information Gisela Acosta juggled being a new mom, wife and a long commute to class When Gisela Acosta....

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

On December 11th, 2025, the WSSU Department of Physical Therapy celebrated the outstanding students (now graduates) of the Class of 2025 at this year’s awards ceremony!