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Congratulations to Our 2024 Foundation Doctoral Scholarship Recipient!

Posted By: Rowena Tam Academy News, Research & Knowledge,

We are delighted to share that we have supported a doctoral student receiving the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarships this year. 

These scholarships are given to highly qualified doctoral students who are committed to pursuing a career in research. This recipient of the Pelvic Health Award is focused on advancing excellence in abdominal and pelvic health through evidence-based practice and we are grateful to help fund the beginning of her research journey. 

The Scholarship Recipient is: 

  • Rowena Tam, PT, DPT, Candidate Award (PODS II) Recipient – University of California, San Diego

    • Enhancing Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Survivors with Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Please join us in congratulating this remarkable student on her well-deserved achievement. If you would like to learn more about the Foundation’s Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship recipients, click here. 

We are honored to support the development of a sustained pipeline of highly qualified physical therapy researchers specialized in abdominal and pelvic health. If you are interested in contributing to the APTA Pelvic Health Endowment Fund, click here.