Wait…We are almost done our first year? Ok, let us catch our breaths and then we will let you know what we have been up to as the newest class.

We started the year as all classes do by learning everything we could want to know and more about anatomy under the guidance of Dr Mettler. Our class grew extremely close through bonding experiences such as first cuts down in the cadaver lab, touching scantily dressed classmates in osteology lab, and post test celebrations every three weeks on Main Street. The faculty and staff welcomed us with open arms, and we quickly settled in as the latest “first years”.

In the spirit of UDPT, the class of 2008 has continued in various acts of community service. Students have done massages at Bike to the Bay, raised money for the Pitt-Marquette challenge, helped in the MS and Stroke Clinics, helped Mary Husty (SCI and amazing Inspiration), and various other charitable acts. New this year: we have also done massages with the Disney on Ice cast and crew members to help raise money for class funds.

The class of 2008 had a large number of people brave the big winter storm and head to Boston for CSM. Boston was a great opportunity to get involved in the professional community and to enjoy a few days off class in the city! Several people also attended student conclave in Texas to represent the University. We also had an intramural soccer team that is looking to take the championship this year after a heartbreaking loss in the playoffs.

As we finish up this Spring semester and get ready to become “Second Years”, we are preparing for the challenges ahead (ortho) and looking forward to all the memories along the way.