Health Professions

Maggie Cristoforo, occupational therapy student

• Occupational Therapy

"I’ve gone from just following instructions as an undergraduate to having a bigger role in planning and executing a research study as a graduate student. It’s empowering to have a say in the research process."

Vanessa Mbuyi

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

People say bigger schools may have more opportunity, but I think UWL has those opportunities. And I’m able to keep the smaller classes, and I have the ability to talk to my instructor and go to office hours. Most of all, I’ve been able to keep the relationships I made as an undergraduate. And those connections have been really important.

Miranda Sibley

• Radiologic Science

UWL taught me to never give up, be passionate in your purpose, be adventurous, and never take anything for granted.

Sam Weigel, PA Studies program student

• Physician Assistant Studies

“This program is excellent. The professors are wonderful and supportive. They challenge us in different ways and push us hard, but only because they know we can do it.”

Kayla Lass, '26

• Physical Therapy

The UW–La Crosse Physical Therapy program stands out for its mentorship and community. Professors truly invest in you as a person, creating lifelong mentors. Through research, national conferences, leadership opportunities, and diverse clinical rotations, the program prepares students to become well-rounded clinicians.

Brittni McKane, '22, Photon Certified Medical Dosimetrist/ Dosimetry Educator, Mayo Clinic

• Medical Dosimetry

“In an ever-changing profession, the UWL program works hard to ensure its medical dosimetry curriculum and clinical training are comprehensive, relevant, and challenging. By the end of my clinical rotations,  I felt confident, well-prepared, and ready to begin my career.”

Carli Doerr, '20, Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Huntsman Cancer Institute

• Medical Dosimetry

"UW-La Crosse's Medical Dosimetry Program did an outstanding job covering the essential knowledge and skills needed for the profession. The courses were thorough, engaging, and highly relevant, leaving me well prepared and confident to work as a dosimetrist in any clinical environment."

Hailey Carlson, occupational therapy student

• Occupational Therapy

"Having first-hand experience through this program makes us better at interpreting results and applying our own interventions. Hopefully, it will have a positive effect for patients down the road."

Katie Hall, '26

• Physical Therapy

The UW–La Crosse Doctor of Physical Therapy Program truly embodies a “work hard, play hard” ethos. The tight-knit community, supportive faculty, and focus on academic rigor, research, and service have made my last three years here incredibly rewarding both personally and professionally!

Seth Polfus, '25

• Physical Therapy

I believe the high-level education across disciplines makes the program stand out. Working now in a rural setting I see a little bit of everything, and coming out of school I felt prepared to provide quality care to whoever walked in the door, regardless of diagnosis.

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Marina Hart

• Family Medicine Physician Assistant | Allina Health
• Physician Assistant Studies

My time as Diversity Chair for the UWL Physician Assistant Student Society helped me learn to lead with confidence and build skills in interprofessional collaboration. My favorite moment in this role was organizing a campus-wide Narcan training that the OT students helped me bring to life, which brought over 80 students and faculty together!

Grace Rudek, '26

• Physical Therapy

UWL PT’s people set it apart. The faculty support your growth through mentorship in coursework, research opportunities, and hands-on experiences. This same support modeled by the faculty is reflected in the student community. Classmates challenge you, empower you, and grow alongside you in the journey to become a thoughtful clinician.