Kristin L. H. Forbes, PT, DPT
- Academic Title: Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I)
- Primary Appointment: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
- Email: kforbes@som.umaryland.edu
- 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 Publications
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