09/08/2026
Servire: To Serve.
The ECU Department of Physical Therapy and Department of Occupational Therapy’s Pro Bono Student-Run Clinic is built around a simple idea: everyone deserves access to quality health care, regardless of their circumstances.
Through the clinic, ECU DPT and OT students have the opportunity to work alongside one another while providing care to members of our Eastern North Carolina community, with a particular focus on individuals who are underserved or underinsured.
For our students, the experience goes beyond developing clinical skills. It is an opportunity to give back, connect with the community, and see firsthand the impact that increasing access to health care can have on a person’s well-being.
As one DPT student shared about her experience in the clinic, she enjoys both the leadership and administrative responsibilities and, most importantly, the opportunity to “give back to our community.” She described working with patients from all walks of life as both rewarding and an important educational experience.
This is Servire in action.
At ECU, we believe in stepping up for the community around us. By expanding access to physical and occupational therapy services, our students and faculty are helping improve the health and well-being of Eastern North Carolina while preparing the next generation of health care professionals to lead with compassion and purpose.
