Sarah Lohmann is a
graduate of Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy (DPT Class of
2012). Sarah recently graduated from Harris Health’s Orthopedic Residency
Program in Houston, Texas. You can find Harris Health’s bio on Sarah and
Sarah’s response to her residency experience below. The Program in Physical
Therapy at Saint Louis University is very proud to call Sarah an alumni and
wishes her the best in pursuing a Manual Therapy Fellowship this year.
Sarah Lohmann, PT, DPT
Bio from Harris Health
System Physical Therapy Residency Program
Sarah Lohmann attended Saint Louis University in the freshman-entry
Program in Physical Therapy. During her undergraduate years, she was a
contributing member of the Saint Louis University Division 1 Field Hockey
Team. She graduated in 2010 with a BS in Exercise Science, with a minor
in Theology. In 2012, she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
degree. Sarah worked for Harris Health System as a Physical Therapist
in the acute setting before transitioning into the Orthopedic Residency.
This summer she spent a week volunteering her skills and time in Nicaragua on a
medical mission trip. Upon completion of the residency, Sarah will
stay on at Harris Health as an outpatient Physical Therapist. Her future plans
include becoming an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and completing an Orthopedic
Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship.
The Harris Health residency program was the first of
its kind in Texas and is one of a handful of residencies operated by
public healthcare systems in the U.S. The residency is a
year-long program that incorporates intense classroom and clinical training
along with mentorship in the hands-on care of patients by expert physical
therapists in the Harris Health hospitals and health centers. The organization
now operates two physical therapy residencies — orthopedic and
neurological.
Harris Health System Physical Therapy Residency Program
Houston, Texas
Sarah’s Response to
Her Residency Experience
When I was about to begin my second
professional year, I started to consider residency training. I knew I was
interested in Orthopedics and I wanted more learning and mentorship experience.
I began to research residencies around the country. I also attended the
National Student Conclave to explore different residencies that would be
represented at their fair. With the help of my mentor, Tricia Austin, and
program director, Mark Reinking, I slowly started to create my resume and get
my applications submitted.
I was accepted into Harris Health
System’s Orthopedic Residency out of my home town, Houston, Texas. The program
is very unique, in that it includes a large component of manual therapy. I was
the first Saint Louis University alumni in the program. Now I am proud to say
that James Heafner (PT Alumni, DPT Class of 2013) is the second SLU alumni to
attend our residency.
During my residency experience, I
received over 160 hours of one-on-one mentorship and over 200 hours of didactic
training. I was exposed to many different patient diagnoses which allowed to me
to diversify my practice. In this past year, the residency has helped me
transition from new graduate to expert clinician.
I will be sitting for my Orthopedic Specialist
Certification Exam in March of 2014. Soon after the exam, I will start a Manual
Therapy Fellowship.
I am so grateful for the help and
encouragement I received at SLU to pursue my goal of enrolling in a residency.
I would not trade this experience for anything.
Sarah Lohmann, PT, DPT
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