Geriatrics Special Interest Group

The Florida Geriatrics Special Interest Group of the FPTA is an organization dedicated to the development, implementation, and support or physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students specializing in the geriatric field.

GSIG Leadership

  • Co-Chair: Minnie Rafael, PT, DPT, GCS
  • Co-Chair: Ginnie Roa, PT, DPT, GCS
  • Secretary: Christine Salmon, PT, DPT, GCS
  • Program Director: David Perez-Espinosa, PT, DPT
  • EBD Committee Chairs: Rose Babcock, PT, DPT, OCS
  • Membership & Communications Committee Chair: Lauren Wilson, PT, DPT, GCS
  • Nominating Committee Chair: Vacant
  • PTA Liaison: Vacant
  • Student Liaison: Britani Jurkowski
  • APTA Geriatrics State Advocate: Nicole Thompson, PT, DPT

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