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Kristin L. H. Forbes, PT, DPT

Academic Title:

Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I)

Primary Appointment:

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Location:

Allied Health Research Building

Education and Training

  • University of Maryland School of Medicine, DPT, Physical Therapy, 2006
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County, BA, Psychology, 2003

Biosketch

Dr. Forbes is currently a Physical Therapist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, treating ICU and acute care patients in the medical center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

Research/Clinical Keywords

ICU, acute care, cardiac, neurocare, trauma, surgical, transplant.

Highlighted Publications

2010 Advance PT, "Life After the ICU"

Additional Publication Citations



Awards and Affiliations

2024 - Adjunct Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

2024 - National Trauma Survivor Recipient

2023 - Adjunct Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

2022 - Adjunct Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

2021 - Great Stories Honoree, University of Maryland Medical Center

2018 - Shock Trauma Awards Gala "Hero Recipient," University of Maryland Shock Trauma

2011 - Employee of the Year, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

2010 - Identified by JCAHO to senior administration as best practice for early mobility in the ICU, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

2010 - People Who Care Award, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center