Mark Rogers has been elected by APTA as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow. Mark's election represents the third living Fellow for our department and the only one among the active faculty.

The criteria for election as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow include
1. Demonstrated advancement of the profession of physical therapy in at least one of the domains of research, education, or practice.
2. National recognition by APTA members and by leaders outside the physical therapy profession, with supporting documentation of achievements that have resulted in lasting contributions in at least two of the three domains of research, education, or practice.
3. Frequent and sustained efforts to advance the profession through contributions (leadership, influence, and achievements) over a period of not less than fifteen years.
4. Definitive ways in which advancement of the physical therapy profession or lasting contributions have been achieved (e.g., Association honors and awards; published in refereed and non-refereed journals; books or book chapters; invited national and international lectures, addresses, and symposia; attainment of research grants.)

This honor is difficult to achieve and has been given to very few members of the APTA. Currently, there are approximately 120 Fellows in a membership of approximately 66,000 physical therapists, which bespeaks the special nature of this recognition.

Please join us in congratulating Mark W. Rogers, PT, PhD, FAPTA.