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Victoria Hornyak, assistant professor of physical therapy in the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, recently received the 2019 Geriatrics Teacher of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society, Western Division.

is recognized for her work at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, which includes coordinating and serving as the primary instructor for courses related to patient management and geriatrics in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Department of Physical Therapy program. She also serves as the faculty mentor for the students’ Geriatrics Special Interest Group and is an SHRS representative for 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s .

Her research addresses advancing dementia care competency and preparedness across disciplines through a grant as part of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. The project’s goal is to adapt existing communication skills programs to better interact with patients who have dementia.