The UAMS College of Health Professions has named Dr. Angel Holland as chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, effective Aug. 1.
Holland follows John Jefferson, who led the establishment of the department and the development of the program. He has served as chair and program director since September 2013.
UAMS said Jefferson has requested to return to faculty status to have more time to dedicate to his teaching and research.
In a news release, Jefferson said Holland played an important role in establishing the program and has been an integral part of its curricular changes over the years. “I know she will remain true to the unique features of our program while leading us through continued growth,” Jefferson said.
Holland has been a physical therapist for 23 years and holds certifications by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a geriatric clinical specialist and by the American Physical Therapy Association as a credentialed clinical instructor.
She joined the UAMS faculty in June 2014, a little over a year before the physical therapy program matriculated their first class in August 2015.
Holland also serves as associate program director and associate director of interprofessional education for the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus.
She holds a bachelor’s in biology, master’s in physical therapy, and doctorates in physical therapy and education.
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