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Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I)
Primary Appointment:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Location:
Allied Health Research Building
Education and Training
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, Bachelor of Science: Biology, December 2000
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Masters of Physical Therapy, May 2004
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy, December 2005
Training Positions
Chambersburg Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy Department, Student Physical Therapist, June-August 2002
Health South Sea Pines Rehabilitation Center, Student Physical Therapist, August-October 2003
University of Maryland Medical Center, Student Physical Therapist, March-April 2004
CERTIFICATION
CPR 1998-current
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (ACBIS) 2008-current
MEDICAL LlCENSURES
ACTIVE - Physical Therapist, State of Maryland
Research/Clinical Keywords
physical therapy, brain injury
Highlighted Publications
PROFFERED COMMUNICATIONS
1. "Basic Clinical Instructor Course" - University of MD Medical Center, August 2010
2. "Cauda Equina Syndrome" - University of MD Medcal Center, 2010
3. "Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Severe Acute TBI" - Brain Injury Association of MD Annual Conference 2009
4. "Development and Implemenation of TBI Patient & Family Education Program" - 2007
Clinical Specialty Details
CLINICAL ACTIVITIES
Primarily practice in acute care setting with special emphasis on orthopedic and neurotrauma.
Consistent experience. in evaluation and treatment of patients who have sustained traumatic brain injury or spinal. cord injury.
Professional Activity
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Physical Therapy Association 2001-2005
Brain Injury Association of Maryland 2007-2009
TEACHING SERVICES
University of Maryland Medical Center - Mentoring of new and seasoned staff in areas of acute care clinical practice with specific emphasis on physical therapy .in thelCU setting and treatment of patients with TBI and SCI. 2008-2010
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of PTRS, Lab assist for grading of students during acute care competancies. 2010