Sujoy Bose
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5615
E-mail: boses@marshall.edu
Sujoy Bose, PT, DPT, CCS, is an assistant professor within the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy. Bose received his DPT from Des Moines University in 2010, his MHS from the University of Indianapolis in 2008, his BSPT from Calcutta University in 1995 and DipPT from the National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicappe in 1992. Dr. Bose has his APTA Board Certification and is a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Certified Specialist. His clinical expertise includes cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy and medically-complex acute care and management of individuals with acute healthcare needs. Dr. Bose’s research and scholarly interests include:
• Knowledge translation and integration to inform the practice of acute care physical therapy.
• Innovative practice models of physical therapy as a hospitalist service
• Diagnostics and triage of the medically complex patient
• Controlling healthcare costs by implementing outcomes & evidence in clinical acute care practice.
Dr. Bose’s Teaching Philosophy:
In the United States, the last two decades have probably seen the most remarkable acceleration in the transformation of physical therapy from being a mere technical specialty to an evolving defined science. Over this period, a distinct body of scientific knowledge has been established by singular, as well as, collective efforts of some remarkable scientists and practitioners, who have dared to question the status quo. However, at some level, there has remained an amazing skew of the new knowledge-base and practice development in only a few of the fundamental sciences of medicine, namely, orthopedics, neurology, & some cardiopulmonary. There seems to have been a marked disregard for integrative body systems, all of which play an intimate role in the homeostatic mechanisms of the milieu of the body. Mechanisms, which when deranged, have profound effects on the ability of the body to function, move, and survive. Despite curricular effort to integrate the teaching & learning of the pathophysiological basis of disease, these remain singularly the least understood and poorly imparted elements of current physical therapy education, to the extent that he can verify by a wide swath of students presenting for clinical education. Indeed, acute care has often been relegated to an optional learning opportunity in many curriculum’s. The reversal of these lacunae in physical therapy education forms the crux of his teaching philosophy.
His specialty can be summarized as being a hospitalist; one who practices “integrative medicine” in the context of physical rehabilitation. Successful management of a patient requires astute understanding of the intricate interdependency of the body systems. When he incorporates all the aspects of history, labs, social contexts, work, life, and evolution of the pathophysiology of symptoms into the context of a single patient, it invigorates him to see a student’s face light up with excitement. He said there is a certain sense of achievement to observe students when they finally understand the importance of how diverse tests and conditions transcend from being just “red flags”, to becoming key elements to the diagnosis and the implementation of patient care. Previously “gray” concepts begin to have meaning and integrating the generalities allows the “jigsaw puzzle” of symptoms and disease to click into a full picture. He prefers case‐based learning & the Socratic Method as a hallmark of my teaching style. He has found this style of learning to work well where students build confidence in discussion-based learning, often by leading the discussion process. He also integrates this teaching-learning style in his clinical education where he borrows concepts from the well-established medical model of residency education. By grouping clinical students into teams of first, second, and third years, he experiments successfully with models where senior students mentor their juniors before seeking his corroboration and prior to implementation of plan.
Dr. Bose said teaching is a give and take relationship. He believes he will do his best to make concepts as clear as feasible to a student and will travel the extra mile to make sure the information he offers is as evidence-backed as the fundamental pathology permits. He prefers, even insists, that students counter-check all assertions, views and facts prior to assimilating that into their own conceptual framework. Students have to do their part in being active member of the learning team. They have to work through trials, tribulations and both successes and failures, to be able to come out as true professionals. There are only these two pillars holding the team up. Failure of either is not an option.
Yi-Po Chiu
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-304-696-5618
E-mail: chiuy@marshall.edu
Yi-Po Chiu, PT, MHS, PhD, CEEAA, Assistant Professor, joined the Marshall faculty in January, 2012. Dr. Chiu received his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (2007) and an MHS (2001) in Physical Therapy both from the University of Florida, and a BS in Physical Therapy (1995) from National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan and he holds a Graduate Certification in Gerontology. In addition, he obtained his Certified Exercise Experts for Aging Adults (CEEAA) certification 2011. Since 2008 Dr. Chiu has been a full-time faculty member in US Physical Therapy education, including LSUHSC in New Orleans, LA and Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX. He has been teaching curricular content related to anatomy, neuroscience, motor behavior, and neurological physical therapy and clinical research. Dr. Chiu is licensed in Taiwan and Delaware. Dr. Chiu has over 8 years’ experience in the investigation of the effects of therapeutic interventions in patients with neurologic dysfunction and his expertise is corroborated by the 3 publications and over 30 peer reviewed professional presentations and abstracts. He has been PI or Co-PI on two grants and Project Research Physical Therapist and Project Evaluator on two additional grants. Dr. Chiu is a research peer reviewer for American Heart Association and a manuscript reviewer for the Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, the Journal of Biomechanics, and the Physiotherapy Research International. Dr. Chiu also serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Novel Physiotherapies.
James Dauber
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5609
E-mail: dauber@marshall.edu
James A. Dauber, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS, Cert. MDT, is an Assistant Professor at the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Dauber received his Doctor of Science in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (Concentration in Sports Medicine) from Baylor University. He also holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University, and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a Sports Medicine residency at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and is dual board-certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). His primary focus areas are musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment with manual therapy emphasis, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic imaging.
Neil Evans
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5617
E-mail: evansn@marshall.edu
Neil A. Evans, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Assistant Professor, received his degree in Biological Sciences from Ohio University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University. His primary clinical, research and teaching focus is in the area of anatomy, kinesiology, and the identification and intervention of postural imbalances and movement dysfunction. He received his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in May of 2009 from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Tamara Gravano
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5616
E-mail: gravano@marshall.edu
Tamara N. Gravano, PT, DPT, GCS, is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Marshall University’s Department of Physical Therapy. She earned both her Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Gravano completed a residency in Geriatric Physical Therapy in Miami, Florida and is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Dr. Gravano currently serves on the American Physical Therapy Association’s Credentialing Services Council, which helps credential Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs, as well as the Geriatric Specialty Council of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, which oversees the Board Certification and Recertification process for Geriatric Physical Therapy specialists. Her research interests are fall prevention in the elderly, telehealth, and generational differences. Currently Dr. Gravano is engaged in securing and maintaining DPT program clinical affiliations with local and national healthcare facilities and is assisting with the creation and establishment of the new Physical Therapy Program at Marshall University.
Rania Karim
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5604
E-mail: Karimr@marshall.edu
Rania Karim, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA is an Assistant Professor at Marshall University’s Department of Physical Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Karim participated in both a geriatric residency program in Miami, FL and a two-year geriatric post-doctoral fellowship through the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECC) at the Cleveland Louis Stokes VA in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Karim has presented both nationally and internationally and her research interests include interprofessional education and training, frailty, and dementia. In addition, Dr. Karim is certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) and an Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA).
Penny Kroll
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5614
E-mail: kroll@marshall.edu
Penny Kroll, Ph.D., is the director and chair of the School of Physical Therapy at Marshall University. Dr. Kroll received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 1975 and her M.A. (1982) and Ph.D. (1988) degrees in Physical Therapy from New York University. She lived and worked in New York City from 1975-1991, four years of which she served as a 1stLieutenant in the United States Public Health Service. After leaving the service, she held staff and supervisory positions in a number of orthopedic settings including the position of Director of Rehabilitation at the Hospital for Joint Disease. During that time, she also held positions as an adjunct or full-time faculty member at New York University, Long Island University, Ithaca College-Bronx Campus, and Hunter College.In 1991, she took a full-time faculty position at the University of Miami in Miami, Fla., and remained in that position until 2003 when she became Department Chair of the Physical Therapy Department at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In that position, she was responsible for management of 11 full-time, and numerous adjunct faculty members, and approximately 145 entry-level and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. In 2007, Dr. Kroll served as Academic Physical Therapy Department Head at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as Coordinator/Overseer of the physical therapy clinical services aspect of the LSU System Health Care Services Division Contracts. In August 2010, she was hired to develop the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Marshall University, which achieved candidacy for accreditation and admitted its inaugural DPT degree class in May 2012.
Dr. Kroll’s clinical focus has been inpatient and outpatient orthopedics; although, she has taught in a number of subject areas, her teaching focus has been primarily in the movement sciences, specifically kinesiology and biomechanics. Her research interests have been in measurement methods in physical therapy. Dr. Kroll has a strong interest in interdisciplinary education and training, which can be seen through her participation in various venues in which interdisciplinary curriculum design and content were developed. This interest in interdisciplinary education is also evident in her work as co-investigator at Thomas Jefferson University when she attained a U.S. Department of Education training grant to provide interdisciplinary training to entry-level physical and occupational therapy students in the area of early intervention in pediatrics. As an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member since 1974, Dr. Kroll has served in various leadership positions in state and national American Physical Therapy Associations.
Saurabh Mehta
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5620
E-mail: mehtas@marshall.edu
Saurabh Mehta, PT, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physical Therapy, Marshall University. He received his entry-level degree in physiotherapy from Baroda, India. He completed thesis based MSc in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Most recently, he completed PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from McMaster University, Canada. Dr. Mehta is excited to advance his career as a Physical Therapy educator and researcher. He also wants to pursue an active research program looking at outcomes of musculoskeletal conditions in older adults and how physical therapists can screen individuals who are at risk of poor outcomes such that their unique treatment needs are met to minimize the disablement.
Gretchen Pfost
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5608
E-mail: lane36@marshall.edu
Gretchen R. Pfost, PT, DPT, NCS, is an assistant professor within the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Pfost received her DPT from Chatham University in 2012 and her MPT from West Virginia University in 1999. She is a neurology certified specialist with her APTA Board Certification. Her clinical expertise includes neurologic and pediatric physical therapy. Dr. Pfost’s research and scholarly interests are traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, hemophilia and joint care in adult and pediatric populations and neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants.
Dr. Pfost’s Teaching Philosophy:
For years she has enjoyed clinical education from the standpoint of a patient/family educator, clinical instructor as well as playing a key role in staff development. Transitioning to academics provided her with the opportunity to inject these practical clinical scenarios and necessary skills into the classroom environment. Emphasis must be placed on where the students are in their education and learning and being able to meet them there while facilitating their growth to independent, entry-level practice. Physical therapy education must produce independent, critical thinkers who can function in autonomous professional practice while meeting the ever changing needs of the patients and families they serve in today’s healthcare environment. Dr. Pfost said her role as a professor is to engage the students in active learning, foster development of their professional character and attitudes, challenge their critical appraisal skills using their fundamental knowledge base, and instill in them the ideal of lifelong learning. It is her goal to approach academic education with the same degree of passion, focus and tenacity with which she approaches patient care and advocacy. She said she looks forward to supporting and working with the students during their journey through the DPT program at Marshall University.
Tina Powell
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5610
E-mail: runyon6@marshall.edu
Tina Powell is the program assistant for MU School of Physical Therapy. Mrs. Powell assists with academic affairs, DPT admissions process and clinical education. Prior to her work at MU School of Physical Therapy, she worked as the student records assistant for MU School of Nursing, and a legal assistant where she maintained operations for many local law offices. She received her associate’s of applied science degree with a focus in legal assistance through Marshall University in 1998. Since she walked through the doors in 1994, Powell has been a die-hard Marshall fan. She takes great pride in being part of Marshall alumni and working for the university where she learned so much.
Rose Rine
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5619
E-mail: rinero@marshall.edu
Rose Marie Rine, P.T., Ph.D. Dr. Rine has 27 years of academic teaching and research experience. She was on faculty at Northeastern University, Program in Physical Therapy, Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy, and Research Professor at the University of North Florida, before joining the faculty in the School of Physical Therapy at Marshall University. She also has been appointed adjunct Assistant Professor at the Mayo School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology and the University of Saint Augustine School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Rine received her degree in physical therapy at the University of Connecticut, Storrs CN, a Master of Science in Allied Health Education and Research, with specialization in neurobehavioral development, from the University of Connecticut and her doctoral degree in Experimental Psychology Neuroscience from Northeastern University. Dr. Rine has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, serving on the Board of Directors of the Section of Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A.; Treasurer and Secretary, and Chair of the Research Committee), 4 years as delegate from Massachusetts Chapter to the National Meeting of the A.P.T.A., Scientific Review Committee of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, and Research Committee Chair of the Florida Chapter of the A.P.T.A. Her area of research has focused on motor and postural control with emphasis on the role of the vestibular system in normal development. Dr. Rine’s work has been supported by the NIH NICHD (Postural Control in Children with Vestibular Hypofunction), the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (Motor Development in Children with Vestibular Hypofunction), Nemours Children’s Clinic, the University of Miami Research Fund, The Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the University of North Florida Brooks Research Foundation. She served as principal investigator. More recently she completed two NIH supported projects: “The NIH Toolbox Project” on which she served as lead investigator for the development of tests for balance and vestibular function; Co-PI on “Advanced Myogenic Potential Testing” supported by the NIDCD. Dr. Rine’s work has been published in over 21 peer reviewed journal articles, 7 book chapters and 57 peer reviewed presentations at national and international meetings. She is a reviewer for the Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, the Journal of Experimental Brain Research, Journal of Vestibular Research, Journal of the American Audiological Association, Journal of Physical Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy, and has served as Editorial consultant for theJournal of the American Audiological Association. She has been invited to speak at numerous national and international meetings, to include the A.P.T.A., the Royal Society of Medicine, the Hong Kong Physical Therapy Association, and to be keynote speaker at the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association. Dr. Rine was awarded the Mentor of the Year Award at the University of North Florida and the A.P.T.A. Section on Pediatrics Research Award. Professional memberships include the American Physical Therapy Association, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Society for Neuroscience, International Society for Posture and Gait Research, and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities.
Laura Walker
School of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304-696-5611
E-mail: laura.walker@marshall.edu
Laura Walker is the program assistant for the School of Physical Therapy at Marshall University. She came to Marshall full-time in 1997 with a bachelor of art’s degree in english literature from Marshall University. Within the School of Physical Therapy, she serves as the fiscal manager of departmental budgets, handles all purchases, accounts payables and receivables and oversees and coordinates shipping and receiving of goods and equipment. Walker is also responsible for maintaining all student records, class schedule entry, student registration, managing all personnel records and procedures as well as providing administrative support for the community, faculty, students and to Dr. Penny Kroll, chair of the School of Physical Therapy.
