Alumni Weekend 2025
Reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover the magic of your time at Northwestern during Alumni Weekend 2025! Whether it’s been years or decades since you've joined us at NUPTHMS, this is your chance to return to campus, catch up with old friends, and make new memories. Immerse yourself in CEUs taught by our Faculty and your fellow Alumni, tour the department to see how we've grown and celebrate your shared legacy with classmates! From engaging educational sessions to social events, this weekend is designed to honor your journey and the bonds that make NUPTHMS special. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate your past, embrace the present, and be part of our bright future!
We can't wait to celebrate with our Alumni of every era!
We are excited to offer to NUPTHMS sponsored CEUs & co-host with Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM). Keep checking back as we continue to update the course descriptions! You can find the full weekend schedule on the 'Weekend Schedule' tab.
Join Us May 2-3, 2025
Location: FSM- exact location will be shared closer to the date
Free- 1 CEU hour
SAT | MAY 3 | 10:30-12:30 AM
Anterior Hip Pain - Current Evidence & Clinical Expertise in Examination and Nonsurgical Treatment
with Suzanne Semanson, PT, DPT ('06)
Location: NUPTHMS
$100/person- 2 CEU hours
This course reviews the current evidence and clinical expertise of examination and nonsurgical treatment of anterior hip pain. The session will be part lecture, part lab. Participation in the lab portion is encouraged and not required. Lecture will include a brief literature & anatomy review, examination tests related to micro-instability, impingement/FAIS/labral tears and other diagnoses related to motor control impairments. The lab portion of this session will include practice of examination tests (per participant interest/need) and rehabilitation techniques to correct muscle imbalances and motor control deficits contributing to anterior hip pain.
SAT | MAY 3 | 1:30-3:30 PM
“Strength Through the Lifespan and Where Blood Flow Restriction( BFR) Training Fits In” with Bill Healey, PT, EdD (‘93 & Associate Chair for Professional Education), Cassi Huser, PT, DPT (‘15), and Bria Wanzung, PT, DPT, ATC (‘13)
Location: NUPTHMS
$100/person- 2 CEU hours
This two hour course will discuss strength training across the lifespan from teens/young adults through the older adult population. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training will also be explored, including its potential role in enhancing your patients' treatment plans.
Alumni Weekend 2025 Schedule
Join NUPTHMS for a full weekend of connection, learning, and celebration!
We are excited for the CEU and social events we have planned!
REGISTRATION FOR GRAD YEARS 2020-2025
Friday, May 2
*Indicates an event that conflicts with other events
8:45-11:15am
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Tour (limited space) | Free
1:30-3:00pm*
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tour (limited space) | Free
1:45-3:00pm*
Tea at the Historic Drake Hotel | $30/person
2:30-3:15pm*
Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center Tour (limited space) | Free
Saturday, May 3
*indicates and event that conflicts with other events
8:00-10:30am
Check-in
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
9:00-9:45am
Neural Mechanisms Underlying Motor Deficits Following a Unilateral Brain Injury: Implications for Innovative Rehabilitation Treatments Presented by Jules P.A. Dewald, PT, PhD, Department Chair of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences | Free
10:30am-12:30pm
CEU- Anterior Hip Pain:Current Evidence & Clinical Expertise in Examination and Nonsurgical Treatment
with Suzanne Semanson, PT, DPT ('06) | $100/person
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
12:30-1:30pm
Lunch & NUPTHMS Department Tour | Free
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
Enjoy lunch and explore our department with a guided tour! Whether you're a recent grad or haven't been back to the department in a while, see all that our department has to offer, how it's changed and reminisce about your time at NUPTHMS.
1:30-3:30pm
CEU- “Strength Through the Lifespan and Where Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Fits In” with Bill Healey, PT, EdD (‘93 & Associate Chair for Professional Education), Cassi Huser, PT, DPT (‘15), and Bria Wanzung, PT, DPT, ATC (‘13) | $100/person
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
4:00pm
Happy Hour & Alumni Awards Reception | Free
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
Cap off Alumni Weekend with a relaxing and enjoyable happy hour and help celebrate our 2025 Alumni Award recipients! Enjoy bites, drinks, and good company. Not able to attend earlier activities? Join us for a great evening!
Travel and Accommodations
Find everything you need to plan your trip. We’re excited to offer free on-campus parking and discounted room rates at nearby hotels.
Alumni Weekend Hotel Accommodations
Hotel rooms have been arranged at various local hotels at discounted rates. Please mention Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Weekend when you make your reservation and call early to ensure availability. Rates are guaranteed until April 3, 2025, or until the room blocks sell out. The rates shown below are per night.
Important Notice: Please note that the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel only accepts credit cards, debit cards and, where applicable, other contactless forms of payment. It is a cash-free environment.
Accessibility
Northwestern strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. All Alumni Weekend events are accessible to those requiring mobility assistance. For special accommodations, please call 312-503-8012 or email medalum@northwestern.edu at least two weeks prior to Alumni Weekend, so that we may accommodate your request.
Parking
Parking for the weekend is available on campus in the garage at 321 East Erie Street, on the corner of East Erie Street and North Fairbanks Street. Parking can be reserved during the registration process. You will need to pull a ticket for entry. If you request parking, you will receive a parking pass at check-in. Please note: You may park in the garage prior to obtaining your parking pass at check-in.
We can't guarantee there will be extra tickets available at check-in, so we recommend reserving your parking passes ahead of time.