Thank you for making our DPT Student and Alumni Networking event a success!

June 2, 2025

People chat at tables in a light-filled room. — Doctor of Physical Therapy students and alumni networked at the Vista Cafe on May 6.

On May 6, 2025, the University of Washington Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted its 10th annual Student and Alumni Networking Event. This special gathering offers current second and third year DPT students the opportunity to connect with alumni working across diverse areas of physical therapy, ask questions about their clinical practice journey, gain insights into the professional landscape and make meaningful connections. A heartfelt thank you to the UW School of Medicine Alumni Association especially Rebecca Skoog, Piper Reynolds and the entire team for their generous support in making this meaningful event such a success!

A woman wearing a white shirt with a purple W on it smiles at the camera. — Associate Professor Patti Noritake Matsuda, PT, PhD, DPT, has organized this event for 10 years.

Two women smile at the camera. — Assistant Teaching Professor Laura Johnstone, MPT, PhD, the interim director of the DPT program (on the left), stands with Suzanne Michaud (DPT class of 2007), who has been elected as the incoming

Two women smile at the camera in front of a large window. — Assistant Teaching Professor Cristy Pacheco, PT, DPT, CCS (left), stands with Dr. Johnstone.

A welcome table covered in a purple tablecloth.

A buffet table, covered in a purple tablecloth.

People stand and talk in a busy meeting room.

Above, scenes from the 2025 DPT student and alumni networking event.