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Awards & Honors


T37 Fellowship Award

National National Institutes of Health and Weill Cornell Medicine · 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

National National Institute of Health(NIH) & AcademyHealth · 2023 More about this award

Promotion of Doctoral Studies(PODS) Scholar

National Foundation for Physical Therapy Research · 2023

Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

National American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties · 2013

Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction

University Florida International University · 2010

Minority Scholarship Award

National American Physical Therapy Association · 2010

Health Science Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

University Florida International University · 2008

Ronny L. Brooks Award for Outstanding Leadership

University Appalachian State University · 2007

Americorps Scholar

National Corporation for National and Community Service · 2006

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