Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences nursing professor and director of the Gerontology Center at UCCS Amy Silva-Smith spent five months at Edinburgh Napier University to study the benefits of being physically activity after a stroke.
In an event hosted by Johnson Beth-El, Amy Silva-Smith discussed the research she completed in Scotland this past spring and summer, and other aspects of the Fulbright award that took her on a journey abroad.
During the presentation, Silva-Smith shared photos and images of her cultural experiences during her time studying strokes and rehabilitation care abroad. Silva-Smith was also prepared to aid or answer the questions of any others pursuing a Fulbright research scholarship or opportunity.
“The things I have learned from this experience are shaping my research program to promote sustained physical activity after a stroke,” Silva-Smith said. “Seeing stroke care from the perspective of a different health care system opened my eyes to more challenges.”
You can watch a recording of the event here.
About the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers more than 400 different opportunities to teach, research and conduct professional projects in over 135 countries. Opportunities are available for higher education faculty and administrators as well as for professionals outside of academia, artists, journalists, scientists, and independent scholars. UCCS faculty, staff and students interested in learning more about Fulbright awards should contact the Office of International Affairs.
About Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences has trained and educated the region’s health professionals and human performance professionals for over 118 years, and in 2022, celebrated 25 years with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).
At Johnson Beth-El, students meet the needs of a rapidly changing health care landscape by providing innovative, nationally accredited, and ranked programs.
Johnson Beth-El’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Clinical Simulation Learning Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is the first Future Education Model (FEM) registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) program in Colorado and accredited by ACEND. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) became the first graduate athletic training program in Colorado when it was awarded CAATE accreditation in Spring 2020.
Our traditional Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program is ranked nationally by US News and World Report. The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranks #67 out of 681 national nursing programs. The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences is consistently ranked as a US News and World Report’s Top online Master’s in Nursing program for veterans. In 2022, we ranked #1 in the state of Colorado for veterans. Learn more about the Johnson Beth-El at johnsonbethel.uccs.edu.