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South is a place where students discover and strengthen their passions, find their career paths, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day. Read more.
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A South education allows students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. Our faculty are dedicated to helping students reach their maximum potential. And with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, South provides plenty of avenues for discovery. Read more.
USA researchers are problem-solvers and pioneers, and our faculty often collaborate across disciplines. The outcomes are high-quality scholarship, global partnerships, new information and opportunities, the transformation of traditional disciplines, and innovations that benefit society. Read more.

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South’s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom. The Jaguars are a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, and our alumni have gone on to notable professional careers in baseball, basketball, golf and football. Read more.

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R. Barry Dale, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, ATC, OCS, SCS, CSCS

Department Chair & Professor
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Richie Cahanin, PT, PhD

Assistant Professor

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Jeremy C. Fletcher, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Assistant Professor
Orthopedics, PT Skills, Professional Issues, Aquatics

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Heidi McDermott, PT, DPT, OCS

Assistant Professor

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Blair Saale, PT, DPT, NCS

Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Neuromuscular PT Examination and Intervention, Neuropathology

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Andy Waldhelm, PT, PhD, SCS, CSCS

Assistant Professor
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Preston Warren, DPT, MD

Assistant Professor

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Jennifer Patterson

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Angela Smith

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Dr. Shokolenko

Inna Shokolenko, PhD

Associate Professor
Human Anatomy, Neuroscience

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Jocelyn Mayfield, PT, DPT, OTR

Adjunct Instructor
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Christina Stewart, PT, DPT, OCS

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PT Skills, Musculoskeletal PT

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Cheryl Thames, PT, DPT, PCS

Adjunct Instructor
Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Dr. Fell

Dennis Fell, PT, MD

Professor Emeritus
Pathophysiology & Neuroscience
Neurology PT Examination & Intervention

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Charles Gray, DPT

Professor Emeritus
Anatomy
Functional Anatomy

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Elizabeth 'Elisa' Kennedy, PT, PhD, PCS

Associate Professor Emeritus
Human Development, Pediatrics

Dr. Wall

James C. Wall, PhD

Professor Emeritus
Gait Analysis
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Dr. Han

JinTae Han, PT PhD

Visiting International Professor 2016
From Kyungsung University Physical Therapy Dept
in Busan, South Korea

Dr. Kim

Dr. Kyoung Kim

Visiting International Professor 2012
From Daegu University Physical Therapy Program
in Daegu, South Korea