Class of 2017
School of Health Professions
Program/Major: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Ken Queliza, DPT
What inspired you to want to become a health care professional?
Two things, in particular, influenced my decision to pursue physical therapy. While working as a physical therapy technician, I was amazed that physical therapists positively changed the lives of their patients during simple conversation and while conducting patient rehabilitation. Additionally, I was, and still am, simply in awe of the human body’s ability to adapt to any physical stressors we put it through. The ability to use exercise to rehabilitate movement dysfunctions is absolutely fascinating.
What has been your most rewarding experience at UT Health San Antonio thus far?
I find it difficult to point to a singular event, as I truly believe that all three years at UT Health have been rewarding experiences. I am highly appreciative of the opportunities that the Department of Physical Therapy provided me and my class to sharpen our clinical decision making skills and treatment techniques with not only patients in the clinic, but also with students of other disciplines. The movement toward increased interdisciplinary interactions at UT Health is definitely something that I appreciate. I strongly believe that everything I’ve experienced during my time here has shaped me into the aspiring health care professional that I am today. Giving me a sense of accomplishment and understanding of who I am as a graduating doctorate of physical therapy student. Those two rewards are especially priceless to me.