Cleveland State University DPT Program

Congratulations to DPT 3 student Nathan Harmych in receiving the Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship.

The Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship was created by Alice Kruse in memory of her husband, Robert D. Kruse, DPE, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s School of Physical Therapy from 1956 to 1962. Dr. Kruse, who was visually impaired, was very energetic. He helped all students but was especially encouraging and supportive to those students who were interested in learning and had to work to continue their education. His goal was to ensure students advance as far as their education, skills, and talents could take them.

We are excited to announce that we have added to our team!

Dr. Courtney Gaddis will be joining us in the fall as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Dr. Gaddis obtained a Bachelor of Science in physical education from the State University of New York, a DPT from The Sage Colleges and she completed a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary residency at Duke University.

Her teaching experience includes time at Cleveland State University but also Tufts University and Walsh University. She is also an APTA credentialed clinical instructor. She currently is a physical therapist at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Her community service includes serving as a member for the Bryant and Stratton PTA program and INTO (fair-trade, non-profit) advisory boards.

We are looking forward to her joining the CSU DPT team in August!

Welcome Dr. Gaddis!