Faculty

The Division of Physical Therapy has ten core faculty members with teaching responsibilities. They all have advanced academic degrees and clinical expertise in one or more areas of Physical Therapy. Six core faculty members are board certified clinical specialists in different areas of Physical Therapy including neurology, orthopedics and pediatrics. Interaction between faculty and students is encouraged throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on individual advisement and mentorship.

Professor:
Thomas J. Schmitz, PT, PhD

Associate Professor:
Stacy Gropack, PT, PhD, Division Director
Marshall Hagins, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS
Rebecca States, PhD

Assistant Professor:
Wing Fu, PT, MA, OCS, PCS, Coordinator of Admissions and Program Recruitment
Cristiana Kahl Collins, PT, MA, NCS, Associate Director
Evangelos Pappas, PT, Ph.D, OCS
Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, OCS, Coordinator of Anatomy Lab
Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS
Nicki Silberman, PT, DPT, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

Adjunct Faculty: 10