Faculty

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The faculty of the Physical Therapy program include:

Marisa Birkmeier

Marisa Birkmeier

Director of the Physical Therapy Program

Associate Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Ellen Costello

Ellen Costello



Director of Admissions

Interim Chair, Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Jason Dring-Visiting Assistant Professor

Jason Dring

Assistant Professor

Matthew Garber

Matthew Garber

Director of Clinical Education Associate Director, Physical Therapy Program

Associate Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Lindsay Garmirian

Lindsay Garmirian



Assistant Professor

Karen Goodman

Karen Goodman



Academic Director, Neurologic Residency

Assistant Professor

Dr. Hiser
Stephanie Hiser
Assistant Professor
 
Dhinakar (Dhinu) Jayaseelan

Dhinakar (Dhinu) Jayaseelan



Co-Academic Director, Orthopaedic Residency

Associate Professor

Holly Jonely

Holly Jonely

Co-Academic Director, Orthopaedic Residency

Associate Director of Student Affairs, Physical Therapy Program

Associate Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

 

Joyce Maring

Joyce Maring



Executive Associate Dean, Health Sciences

Director of the Doctor of Health Sciences Program

Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Donal Murray

Donal Murray

Assistant Professor 

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Rebecca Pinkus

Rebecca Pinkus

Clinical Assistant Professor

Assistant Director of Clinical Education

David Scalzitti

David Scalzitti



Associate Director for the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program

Associate Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Erin Wentzell

Erin Wentzell

 

Academic Director, Pediatric Residency

Assistant Professor