Academic Title:
Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I)
Primary Appointment:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Location:
Allied Health Research Building
Education and Training
Education:
2011: B.S., Health and Exercise Science, Syracuse University (Magna Cum Laude)
2014: DPT, University of Maryland School of Medicine PTRS (Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society)
Post Graduate Education and Training:
2014: Lumbar Instability: Segmental Stabilization Progression into Functional Mobility
2014: Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapy
2014: Orthopedic Therapy of the Shoulder
2015: Functional Capacity Evaluation and Work Conditioning
2015: Concussion Management
2015: Normal and Variant Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
2015 – 2016: Virginia Orthopaedic and Manual Therapy Institute, Orthopedic Manual Therapy Series
2016: Evidence Based Active Care for Today’s Therapist
Certifications:
2015: Maryland Certification for Rehabilitation Service Provider
Physical Therapy Licensures:
Active: Maryland
Research/Clinical Keywords
physical therapy, orthopedic, sports medicine
Clinical Specialty Details
Scope of Clinical Practice:
2014 – present:
Physiotherapy Associates (Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic), ~ 230 patient visits per month, Staff Physical Therapist, Clinic Director in Training, Member of Physio Sports Medicine and Concussion Program, 100% FTE
Awards and Affiliations
Honors and Awards:
2008-2011: Big East All-Academic Team, NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), awarded to athletes that maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher
2011: Academic All-American- Division I Lacrosse, NCAA/ILWCA, awarded to athletes that maintain a stellar academic record while playing a Division I sport
2014: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Maryland School of Medicine PTRS, awarded to the top 5% of the graduating class
2014: Research Day Award, University of Maryland School of Medicine PTRS, awarded to students selected to present a case study at Research Day, case study went on to be selected to be presented at the APTA Maryland Chapter Meeting
Professional Activity
Professional Society Memberships:
2011- present: General Member, American Physical Therapy Association - Orthopedic Section Member
Teaching Service
Teaching Service:
Teaching Assistant:
2012 – 2014: Anatomy, University of Maryland School of Medicine, PTRS
Clinical Instructor:
2016: Full-Time Student (10 weeks), Sacred Heart University