Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Faculty and Staff
Program Director: Claudia B. Fenderson, PT, EdD, PCS
- Ed.D., Child and Youth Studies; Concentration: Management of Programs – Nova University
- M.S., Physical Therapy; Specialization: Developmental Disabilities – Long Island University
- B.S., Physical Therapy – Columbia University, College of Physician and Surgeons
- Pediatric Clinical Specialist Diplomat, ABPTS
Director of Clinical Education: Julie Fineman, PT, EdM
- Ed.M., Motor Learning – Teachers College, Columbia University
- M.A., Motor Learning – Teachers College, Columbia University
- B.S., Physical Therapy – University of Delaware
Clinical Assistant Professor: Yvonne Egitto, PT, DPT
- D.P.T. – Utica College
- B.S., Physical Therapy – Stony Brook University
- B.S., Biochemistry – Binghamton University
Clinical Associate Professor: Carl W. Embola, PhD, MBA, MPA
- Ph.D., Pathology – New York Medical College
- M.B.A., Management – Mercy College
- M.P.A., Health Services Management – Mercy College
- M.S., Environmental Health – New York Medical College
Assistant Professor: Christina L. Fojas, PhD
- Ph.D., Anthropology – University of Tennessee
- M.S., Anthropology – Mercyhurst University
- B.A., Anthropology – New York University
Clinical Assistant Professor, Kristin Mende, PT, DPT
- D.P.T. – Drexel University
- B.S., Biology, Villanova University
- B.A., Psychology, Villanova University.
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Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor: Brian Pecchia, PT, DPT
- D.P.T. - Sacred Heart University
- B.S., Athletic Training – Marist College
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA
Clinical Associate Professor: James G. Rauh, PT, DSc, SCS, ATC
- DSc., Orthopedic Physical Therapy – Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- M.A., Athletic Training – Indiana State University
- Cert. of Physical Therapy – Hunter College
- B.S., Physical Education and Athletic Training – Springfield College
- Sports Clinical Specialist, ABPTS
- Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA
Clinical Assistant Professor: Francine M. Sage-King, PT, DPT, ATC
- D.P.T. – Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
- B.S., Kinesiology – Michigan State University
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA
Business Manager: Chiffawn White, BS
- B.S., Health Care Administration – Kaplan University
Clinical Administrative Assistant: Tina Cornell, BS
- B.S., Business Administration, Marketing – Suffolk University
Program Contact Information:
Address: 3399 North Road, Science and Allied Health Building #231, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Email: DPT.Program@marist.edu
Phone: 845-575-5867
Fax: 845-575 -5874
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