Maureen (Reenie) Euhardy, PT, MS, GCS

Faculty Associate - Program Advisor, Division of Physical Therapy 4215 Medical Sciences Center 1300 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 Office: (608) 265-4815 Fax: (608) 262-7809  euhardy@orthorehab.wisc.edu

Why I am a Physical Therapist, and Why I Advise for Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy has been a wonderful career choice, and my current positions allows me to have the best of two worlds: academia and clinical practice. I love meeting and talking with a variety of people interested in possibly becoming Physical Therapists. Being part of the PT Program at UW-Madison is a continual learning opportunity, keeping me up to date on current practice and research developments. I also work two days a week at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist. Practicing as part of a interdisciplinary team, which includes older adults and often their caregivers, is always rewarding and challenging.

I'd encourage anyone interested in the PT profession, and especially in our PT Program, to contact me with questions. I have been a physical therapist for 25+ years, have been on the faculty for the past eight years, and received both my physical therapy and advanced masters degrees from the UW-Madison. I know the profession, the Program, and the campus well! I'd love to talk with you - please e-mail, call, or schedule an appointment.

Education and Certification

• BS, Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
• MS, Therapeutic Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
• Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS)

Courses Taught

• Guest lecturer in areas of expertise, including geriatrics, qualitative research and cross off, and wound care

Clinical Interests

Besides my duties as the Program Advisor, I also practice at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital treating outpatients. I am a Geriatric Clinical Specialist and the Veterans Hospital is an ideal setting to treat older adults.

Professional Activities

• Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); also member of the Education, Federal Physical Therapy, and Geriatrics Sections of the APTA
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists - member, Geriatrics Council

Honors and Awards

• Recipient of the 1999 Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) Clinical Excellence Award (a patient nominated award)

Personal Interests

Beyond work, other interests I have include reading, jogging before work to keep minimally in shape, enjoying grown children and extended family, and riding with my husband on his Harley motorcycle.

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