Graham receives two major accolades

Cecilia Graham, P.T., Ph.D., has been awarded the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section’s Polly Cerasoli Lectureship Award.
cecelia graham sCecilia Graham, P.T., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Therapy, has been awarded the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section’s Polly Cerasoli Lectureship Award.

The annual award recognizes an individual who has distinguished him- or herself as an educator, administrator, practitioner and mentor. Graham will deliver the 2015 Cerasoli Lecture at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February in Indianapolis.

Graham has also been named the Distinguished Alumnus for the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The award honors alumni who have made major contributions to the health profession through a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, publications, education, community service and leadership roles.

Graham will be honored by her alma mater at its annual homecoming event in March. She is also eligible to be the keynote speaker for their SHP Commencement Ceremony.