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