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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Jennifer Blackwood PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA Physical Therapy Department School of Health Professions and Studies University of Michigan-Flint 2157 WSW Building, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502-1950 Phone: (810) 762-3373 E-mail: [email protected] Educational Program/Institution: Physical Therapy Department, School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint Education: Western Michigan University PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences 2010-2013 Kalamazoo, Michigan University of Michigan-Flint Master of Physical Therapy 1998-2000 Flint, Michigan University of Michigan-Flint Bachelor of Science, Health Science 1997-1998 Flint, Michigan Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Science, Biology 1992-1995 Bowling Green, Ohio Licensure Information/Registration Number: Licensed Physical Therapist State of Michigan 2002-Present #5501011124 Licensed Physical Therapist State of Ohio 2001-Present #PT-009534 Certifications: Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy (GCS) 2008-Present American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties American Physical Therapy Association Certified Expert in Exercise for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) 2014-present Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy American Physical Therapy Association Basic Clinical Instructor Certification 2010- present Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, American Physical Therapy Association

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CURRICULUM VITAE Jennifer Blackwood PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA Physical Therapy Department School of Health Professions and Studies University of Michigan-Flint 2157 WSW Building, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502-1950 Phone: (810) 762-3373 E-mail: [email protected] Educational Program/Institution: Physical Therapy Department, School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint Education: Western Michigan University PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences 2010-2013 Kalamazoo, Michigan University of Michigan-Flint Master of Physical Therapy 1998-2000 Flint, Michigan University of Michigan-Flint Bachelor of Science, Health Science 1997-1998 Flint, Michigan Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Science, Biology 1992-1995 Bowling Green, Ohio Licensure Information/Registration Number: Licensed Physical Therapist State of Michigan 2002-Present #5501011124 Licensed Physical Therapist State of Ohio 2001-Present #PT-009534 Certifications: Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy (GCS) 2008-Present

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties American Physical Therapy Association

Certified Expert in Exercise for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) 2014-present Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy American Physical Therapy Association

Basic Clinical Instructor Certification 2010- present

Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, American Physical Therapy Association

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Academic Positions Held: University of Michigan-Flint 2009-present

Physical Therapy Program, School of Health Professions and Studies Flint, Michigan

Associate Professor with Tenure 2017- present Tenure Track

Assistant Professor 2013- 2017 Coordinator of the Post Professional 2013- 2016 Geriatric Certificate and Residency Program Interim Co-Director of the Post- Professional Physical 2010-2012 Therapy Program Instructor & Coordinator of the Post Professional Geriatric 2009-2013

Certificate and Residency Program Western Michigan University 2010-2012

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program Kalamazoo, Michigan

Doctoral Assistant to Dr. Kieran Fogarty PhD (2010-2011) Doctoral Assistant to Dr. Janet Hahn PhD (2011- 2012) Wayne State University 2004-2006

Physical Therapy Program Detroit, Michigan

Adjunct instructor, Therapeutic exercise course

Professional Skills Institute 2004 Physical Therapist Assistant Program Toledo, Ohio

Adjunct instructor, Musculoskeletal course University of Toledo 2002

Physical Therapy Program Toledo, Ohio

Guest Lecturer in Wound Care Clinical Positions Held: Trinity Rehab Services, LLC 2017- present Linden, MI Physical Therapist Reverence Home Health and Hospice 2014- present Grand Blanc, MI Physical Therapist Amedisys Home Healthcare 2009-2010 Flint, MI Physical Therapist

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Laurels of Defiance 2007-2009

Physical Therapy Department Defiance, OH

Physical Therapist

Aegis Therapies 2001-2008 Physical Therapy Department Napoleon, OH

Physical Therapist Rehab Team Leader

Master Clinician in Wound Care Master Clinician in Strength Training Regional Trainer for the Freedom through Functionality Strength Training

Program Trainer for the Medically Complex Core Programs Center Coordinator for Clinical Education for PT and PTA students

Peer Reviewed Publications (underlined names indicate students involved) Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Prevalence of self-reported falls, balance or walking problems in older cancer survivors from Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, accepted 2017. Gore S, Blackwood J, Alsalaheen B, Guyette M. Systematic Review of Accelerometers in COPD. Journal of CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. Accepted. In press. 2017. Blackwood J, Martin A. Screening for Cognitive Impairment as a Part of Fall Risk Management in Physical Therapist Practice. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Accepted, in press. 2016. Blackwood J, Houston T. Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training on Gait Speed in Community Dwelling Older Adults, A Pilot Study. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, Accepted, in press. 2016. Blackwood J, Sweet C. The Influence of Ageism, Experience, and Relationships with Older Adults on Physical Therapy Student’s Perception of Geriatrics. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 2017; VOL. 38, NO. 2, 219–231. Huang MH, Blackwood J, Croarkin E, Wampler-Kuhn M, Colon G, Pfalzer L. Oncology Section Task Force on Breast Cancer Outcomes: Clinical Measures of Balance – A Systematic Review. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2015;33(1):18-27. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Fogarty K, Chase C. The Impact of a Home-Based Computerized Cognitive Training Intervention on Fall Risk Measure Performance in Community Dwelling Older Adults, a Pilot Study. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 2016;20(2):138-145. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K. Relationships Between Performance on Assessments of Executive Function and Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2016; 39(2):89-96. Blackwood J, Sweet C, Martin A. Attitudes Towards Aging of Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics. 2014;32(4):281-293.

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Hardage J, Zeigler S, Blackwood J, Gravano T, Hartley G, Heitzman J, Libera J, Miller K. Development of a statement on autonomous practice: Practice committee, Section on Geriatrics. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2012;35(2):82-85. Fogarty K, Kaml C, Blackwood J. An Interdisciplinary Mentoring Approach to Developing Applied Research Projects in Food Protection. Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Journal, Special Edition: IFPTI Fellowship Program. 2011;71(1):9-11. Non- Peer Reviewed Publications: Gore S, Blackwood J. Integration of motor imagery with balance training for fear of falling in a 76-year-old female: A case report. GeriNotes, November 2016 edition. Blackwood, J. Frailty Associated with Cognitive Impairment Abstract of Current Literature. GeriNotes, Vol. 17, No 5. 2010. Peer Reviewed Presentations

Education Sessions Pfalzer L, Huang M, Blackwood J. Management of Balance Impairment and Falls in Cancer Survivors. Preconference Course. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Frankenmuth, MI, October, 2017. Blackwood J, Goehring M. Physical Therapy as a Part of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Evidence, Outcomes, and Inclusion. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, East Lansing, MI, March, 2017. Huang M, Blackwood J, Pfalzer L, Johnson-Lawrence V. Balance and Fall Risks in Cancer Survivors: A Prospective Surveillance Model. Oncology Section Preconference Course. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February, 2017. Huang M, Blackwood J, Pfalzer L, Godoshian M. Management of Balance Impairments and Fall Risks for Adult Cancer Survivors. Oncology Section Preconference Course. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February, 2017. Blackwood J, Colon G, Croarkin E, Pfalzer L. Management of Balance Impairment and Falls in Cancer Patients. Fall Conference and Student Conclave of APTA of Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C., College Park, MD, November, 2016 Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Pfalzer L, Godoshian M. Outcomes in Balance, Walking, and Fall Risks in Older Survivors of First Cancer Diagnosis: A Path to Prospective Surveillance Model. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 93rd Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, November 2016. Huang M, Blackwood J, Colon G, Croarkin E, Pfalzer L. A Comprehensive Management of Balance Impairments and Fall Risks for Adult Cancer Survivors. Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Pittsburg, PA, October, 2015 Huang M, Blackwood J, Colon G, Croarkin E, Wampler M, Pfalzer L. Oncology Section Balance EDGE Task Force for Breast Cancer Survivors. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2015. Blackwood J. Falls and Functional Decline in Older Adults with Cognitive Deficits. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. October, 2014. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Bomberger S. Clinicians, Cognition, and Fall Risk. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, February, 2014.

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Blackwood J. Using Evidence Everyday. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Mackinaw Island, MI, September 2012. Blackwood J, Huang M, Pfalzer, L, Yorke, A. Evidence in Action: a comprehensive management of balance impairments and falls for adult cancer survivors Oncology Section, Pre-Conference Course, Combined Section Meeting (CSM), APTA, Chicago IL, February 2012.

Hardage J, Zeigler S, Blackwood J, Gravano T, Hartley G, Heitzman J, Libera J, Miller K, Autonomous Practice in Physical Therapy: What Does This Mean to Me? Section on Geriatrics Combined Section Meeting (CSM), APTA, Chicago IL, February 2012.

Blackwood J. Students Predicting Performance: The Role of Self Efficacy in Higher Education. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI. September, 2011. Blackwood J, Yorke, A. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Examination and Intervention of Balance Disorders for Patients with Cancer MPTA Northeast District Meeting, Flint, MI 2011. Hardage J, Zeigler S, Blackwood J, Gravano T, Hartley G, Heitzman J, Libera J, Miller K. Section on Geriatrics Statement on Autonomous Practice: Defining Autonomous Practice Across Various Practice Settings. Presented at the Geriatric Celebration Breakfast for GCS and New CSM Attendees, Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; 2011; New Orleans, LA. Blackwood, J, Yorke, A. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Examination and Intervention of Balance Disorders for Patients With Cancer. Oncology Section, Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, February 9-12, 2011. Blackwood, J. Engaging a Community of Learners in an Online Post-professional Program. Presentation. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI. September 24, 2010.

Research Platform Presentations

Blackwood J, Huang M, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Balance/Walking Problems and Falls Risk in Older Prostate Cancer Survivors: Results from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare Health Outcome Survey. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Crude and Adjusted Prevalence Of Balance Problems And Falls In Relation to Time of Diagnosis Among Older Cancer Survivors. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 93rd Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, November 2016. Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Risk Factor Profiles of Falls, Balance and Walking Difficulty in Older Cancer Survivors. CoHSTAR’s Summer Institute on Health Services Research. Boston, MA, June 2016. Blackwood J, Guyette M. Factors Contributing to Fall Risk in Diabetic Older Adults with and without Impaired Cognition. The Gerontological Society of America's 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL November, 2015. Blackwood J, Gore S. Association of C-Reactive Protein with Mobility Measures in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Blackwood J, Martin A. Baumgart M. Walking Speed, Cognitive Decline, and Fall History in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015.

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Blackwood J, Martin A. Utilization of Measures of Cognition and Fall Risk in United States Physical Therapist Practice. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Blackwood J, Martin A. Balance and Cognition Assessment as a Part of Physical Therapy Practice in Michigan, A Descriptive Study. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2015. Blackwood J, Baumgart M. Physical Performance, Cognitive Decline, and Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease, A Descriptive Study. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. October, 2014 Blackwood, J, Tarro HM, Trott IM. Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapists’ Current Practice Patterns and Congruence with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for Monitoring Blood Pressure or Heart Rate of three High Risk Patient Populations. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Mackinaw Island, MI September, 2000.

Research Poster Presentations

Gore S, Blackwood J, Tiernan C. Determinants of Functional Mobility in Older Adults. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA July 2017. Blackwood J, Huang M, Neuman E , Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Factors Contributing to Falls in Older Breast Cancer Survivors. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, San Francisco, CA July 2017. Blackwood J, Huang M, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Neuman E, Pfalzer L. Identification of Balance/Walking Problems and Falls Risk in Older Lung Cancer Survivors: Results from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results- Medicare Health Outcome Survey. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX February 2017. Blackwood J, Huang M, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Balance/Walking Problems and Falls Risk in Older Prostate Cancer Survivors: Results from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare Health Outcome Survey. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX February 2017. Neuman E, Huang M, Blackwood J, Suzuki R, Lewis M. Patient-reported Outcome in Mobility: Does Cognition Play a Role? American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX February 2017. Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Factors Associated with Falls and Balance/Walking Problems in Older Survivors of Colorectal Cancer. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX February 2017. Huang M, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Factors Associated with Falls and Balance/Walking Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX February 2017 Gore S, Blackwood J, Alsalaheen B, Guyette M. Validity and Reliability of Accelerometers in COPD: A Systematic Review. Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting November, New Orleans, LA. 2016. Huang M-H, Blackwood J, Johnson-Lawrence V, Godoshian M, Pfalzer LA. Risk Factors for Balance Problems and Falls in Older Survivors of Selected Cancers: Non-Hodgkin's, Uterine, Bladder, And Kidney. 93rd Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR), ACRM. Chicago, IL November 2016. Abstract will be published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Johnson-Lawrence V, Huang M, Blackwood J, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Crude and Adjusted Prevalence of Balance Problems and Falls in Relation to Time of Diagnosis Among Older Cancer Survivors. 93rd Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR), ACRM. Chicago, IL November 2016. Abstract will be published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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Gore S, Blackwood J, Alsalaheen B, Guyette M. Validity and Reliability of Accelerometers in COPD: A Systematic Review. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Fernandez N, Blackwood J. A Case Report Describing the Physical Therapy Examination for a Patient Following Re-Operative Heart Survey for Aortic Valve Replacement in an Acute Care Hospital. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Blackwood J, Huang M, Godoshian M, Neuman E, Pfalzer L. Identification of Balance/Walking Problems and Falls Risk in Older Lung Cancer Survivors: Results from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results- Medicare Health Outcome Survey. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Godoshian M, Huang M, Blackwood J, Pfalzer L. Factors Associated with Falls and Balance/Walking Problems in Older Survivors of Colorectal Cancer: Results from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results- Medicare Health Outcome Survey. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Huang M, Blackwood J, Godoshian M, Pfalzer L. Fall Risks and Balance/Walking Problems in Older Survivors of Breast Cancer: Results from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results- Medicare Health Outcome Survey. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Neuman E, Huang MH, Blackwood J, Suzuki R, Lewis M. Patient-reported Outcome in Mobility: Does Cognition Play a Role? Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Kozicki B, Burton J, Wallace B, Donovan G, Blackwood J. Effects of a balance specific treatment approach on gait in a 59-year-old female with a CVA: A case report. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. Blackwood J, Huang M, Johnson-Lawrence V, Pfalzer C, Godoshian M. Risk Factor Profiles for Balance Problems and Falls in Older Survivors of Selected Cancer. Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference II, Indianapolis, IN July 2016. Blackwood J, Huang M, Johnson-Lawrence V, Pfalzer C, Godoshian M. Prevalence Of Balance Problems And Falls In Older Survivors of Selected Cancers. Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference II, Indianapolis, IN July 2016. Blackwood J, Guyette M. Associations Between Cognitive Impairment, Balance, Gait Speed, and Falls in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Gore S, Blackwood J, Daly C. Impact of Biofeedback on Quality of Life in an 80-Year-Old Female with Urinary Incontinence: A Case Report. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Gore S, Hayman L, Blackwood J. Factors Related to Exercise Participation in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease in a Rural Setting- A Qualitative Study. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Blackwood J, Martin A, Baumgart M. The Influence of Gait Speed on Cognitive Measure Performance and Falls Risk in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Blackwood J, Martin A. Physical Therapists’ Attitudes Towards Screening Cognition as a Part of a Falls Risk Assessment. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Blackwood J, Baumgart M. Performance on Cognitive and Balance Screening Measures in Older Cancer Survivors. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016.

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Blackwood J, Gore S. Effect of Computerized Cognitive Training on Mobility in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA February 2016. Blackwood J, Guyette M. Associations Between Cognitive Impairment, Balance, Gait Speed, and Falls in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Blackwood J, Baumgart M. Cognitive Decline, Falls, and Balance Impairments in Cancer Survivors. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Blackwood J, Gore S. Effect of Computerized Cognitive Training on Mobility in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Gore S, Hayman L, Blackwood J. Factors Related to Exercise Participation in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease in a Rural Setting- A Qualitative Study. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Gore S, Blackwood J, Daly C. Impact of Biofeedback on Quality of Life in an 80-Year-Old Female with Urinary Incontinence: A Case Report. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015. Blackwood J, Gore S. Effect of Computerized Cognitive Training on Mobility in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. The Gerontological Society of America's 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL November, 2015. Blackwood J, Gore S. Association of C Reactive Protein with Mobility Measures in Community Dwelling Older Adults. The Gerontological Society of America's 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL November, 2015. Blackwood J, Guyette M. Associations Between Cognitive Impairment, Balance, Gait Speed, and Falls in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus. The Gerontological Society of America's 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL November, 2015. Lambaria M, Daly C, Blackwood J. Impact of Pedagogical Practices on Student Outcomes in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education. Section on Pediatrics 2015 Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA, November 2015. Blackwood J. Mild Cognitive Impairment Influences Associations Between Balance Confidence and Functional Performance in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Washington DC, July, 2015. Blackwood J. Factors that Influence Screening of Cognition within Physical Therapy Practice in the United States. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Washington DC, July, 2015. Blackwood J. Associations between balance confidence, fall risk, and physical performance in community dwelling older adults screened for Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress 2015, Dublin, Ireland, April, 2015. Blackwood J, Martin A. Utilization of Measures of Cognition and Fall Risk in United States Physical Therapist Practice, A Descriptive Study. International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress 2015, Dublin, Ireland, April, 2015. Blackwood J, Baumgart M, Martin A. Walking Speed, Cognitive Decline, and Fall History in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress 2015, Dublin, Ireland, April, 2015. Blackwood J, Baumgart M. Physical Performance, Cognitive Decline, and Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease, A Descriptive Study. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2015.

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Blackwood J, Houston T. The Influence of Computerized Cognitive Training on Gait Speed in Older Adults. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February, 2015. Blackwood J, Houston T. Influence of Computerized Cognitive Training on Measures of Physical Function. The Gerontological Society of America's 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington DC, November, 2014. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K. The Influence of Mild Cognitive Impairment on Measures of Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. October, 2014. Blackwood J, Houston T. The Influence of Computerized Cognitive Training on Gait Speed in Older Adults. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. October, 2014. Blackwood J, Martin A. Balance and Cognition Assessment as a Part of Physical Therapy Practice in Michigan, A Descriptive Study. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. October, 2014. Blackwood J, Sweet C, Martin A. The Use of the UCLA-Geriatric Attitudinal Scale to Assess Attitudes Towards Aging of Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, February, 2014. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K. The Effect of a Computerized Cognitive Training Program on Fall Risk in a Group of Community Dwelling Older Adults. The Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November, 2013. Blackwood J, Sweet C, Martin A. Attitudes Towards Aging in Physical Therapy Practice. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Southfield, MI. October, 2013. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K. The Relationship Between Fall Risk and Executive Function in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Southfield, MI. October, 2013. Blackwood J, Becker A, Daly C, Huang M, Blinkenberg B, Creps J. Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Interprofessional Collaboration: A Journey Towards Best Practice in Video Assignments. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI. October, 2013. Blackwood J, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K. The Influence of Mild Cognitive Impairment on Measures of Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Boston, MA, July, 2013. Blackwood J, Sweet C. Perceptions of Working in Geriatric Physical Therapy by Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Students; A Qualitative Study. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, January, 2013. Hess H, Blackwood J. Assessment of the relationship between level of cognition and falls self-efficacy scores in community dwelling older adults with known cardiovascular disease. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, MPTA, Mackinaw Island, MI, September 2012. Chupka M, Blackwood J. The relationship between a community dwelling older adults’ executive function and physical mobility. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, MPTA, Mackinaw Island, MI, September 2012. Blackwood J, Sweet C. Perceptions of Working in Geriatric Physical Therapy by Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Students; A Qualitative Study. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, MPTA, Mackinaw Island, MI, September 2012.

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Huang M, Daly C, Blackwood J, Creps J, Pfalzer L, A. Becker. Operationalizing Vision 2020 through online post-professional physical therapy education. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, MPTA, Mackinaw Island, MI, September 2012. Blackwood J. The Relationship Between Fall Risk and Executive Function in Community Dwelling Older Adults. 2012 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Research (IDR) Conference, The College of Health and Human Services, Western Michigan University, July 27th, 2012. Blackwood J. Engaging Learners in an Online Assistive Technology Course. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, January 2012. Blackwood J, Bodnar A. Yorke A. Enhancing Physical Therapy Clinical Practice with Evidenced Based Continuing Education. University of Michigan Flint Physical Therapy Department Teleconference series, May-November 2010. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations: Invited Speaker, Mott Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, APTA and You. September 2016. Invited Speaker, Mott Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, APTA and You. September 2015. Invited Panelist, Blackwood JA. Proposal Writing for Internal Funding.University of Michigan-Flint, September 2015. Invited Speaker, Blackwood JA. The Role of Inflammation in Aging. Post Professional Teleconference Series, University of Michigan-Flint Physical Therapy Program, February 2012. Invited Speaker, Blackwood JA, Huang MH, Pfalzer LA, Yorke AM. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Examination and Intervention of Balance Impairments and Falls for Adult Cancer Survivors. Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Northeast District Meeting, January 2012. Invited Speaker, Blackwood JA. Engaging a community of learners in an online program. University of Michigan-Flint Office of Extended Learning Brown Bag session. April 2011. Invited Speaker, Blackwood JA, Huang MH, Pfalzer LA, Yorke AM. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Examination and Intervention of Balance Disorders for Patients With Cancer. Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Northeast District Meeting, January 2011. Invited Speaker, Blackwood JA. Engaging a community of learners in an online program. University of Michigan-Thompson Center for Learning & Teaching. November, 2010. Henry County Senior Center, Napoleon, OH 2002-05 Guest speaker for fall prevention for the geriatric population. Current Research Activity: Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults, 2011- present.

Research team: Blackwood J (PI), Chupka M, Hess H, Shubert T, Chase C, Fogarty K, Martin A, Buamgart M, Houston T.

APTA’s Oncology Balance EDGE Task Force for Breast Cancer Survivors. 2014- present. Research team: Huang M(PI), Colon G, Blackwood J, Croarkin E, Wampler M, Pfalzer L.

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Social participation and environmental misfit: The role of objective and subjective physical function. 2014- present

Research team: Suzuki R(PI), Huang M, Blackwood J. Previous Research Activity: Blackwood J (PI), Sweet, C, Martin, A. Perceptions of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2010-2015. Blackwood J, Bodnar A, Yorke A. Enhancing Physical Therapy Clinical Practice with Evidenced Based Continuing Education. 2010- 2011. Huang, M, Miller, K, Hess, H, Blackwood, J, Creps, J, Pfalzer, L, Yorke. Assessment of Balance and Gait in Young and Older Cancer Survivors, 2010-2012. Suzuki, R, Blackwood J, SF36 bias among Older Adults living in Flint, MI. 2010-2011. Blackwood J, Lynn, TM, McCall, RA. Attitudes Toward and Time Spent in Interdisciplinary Teams: A comparison across disciplines, 2010- 2011. Funded/In Review Grant Activity: Blackwood J, Huang M. Falls Incidence and Assessment in Older Survivors of Breast, Lung, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer. Bryer Research Fund and the Research and Creativity Activity Fund, The University of Michigan-Flint. $20,663. Funded. March 2017. Blackwood J. Cognitive and Physical Exercise Study. McFarlan Charitable Corporation, Flint, MI. Funded $19,317. 2017 Huang M, Blackwood J. Patient Reported Balance and Falls Outcomes in Cancer Survivors. Physical Therapy Department Research Grant. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $10,000. 2017 Blackwood J. Mobility in Acute Care: An examination of AM-PAC and FIM scores by inpatient diagnostic category. Provost’s 60th Anniversary Research Grants. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $2000. 2016. Suzuki R, Blackwood J. Risk and Correlated of Fall Incidence and Fall Related Fractures in Older Adults- A Cross Sectional Study. School of Health Professions and Studies. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $ 14,430. 2016. Blackwood J. Civic Engagement Course Implementation Grant for PTP 787, Case Studies in Geriatric Physical Therapy. Office of Outreach and Civic Engagement. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded: $500. 2015. Huang M, Lawrence- Johnson V, Blackwood J, Pfalzer L. Economics of Patient-Reported Balance and Falls Outcomes in Cancer Survivors. National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation’s Investigator–Initiated Research Grant Program. $ 76,739. Not funded 2015. Suzuki R, Huang M, Blackwood J. Social participation and environmental misfit: The role of objective and subjective physical function- Year 2. School of Health Professions and Studies. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $20,000.00. 2015. Blackwood J. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Travel Fellowship to present two posters (Mild Cognitive Impairment Influences Associations Between Balance Confidence and Functional Performance in Community Dwelling Older Adults and Factors that Influence Screening of

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Cognition within Physical Therapy Practice in the United States). Alzheimer’s Association $965. Funded, 2015 Blackwood J. International Travel Award to present three posters at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. $2000. Office of Research. University of Michigan-Flint. 2015. Huang M (PI), Blackwood J. Health Related Quality of Life, ADL Performance and Balance and Falls in Cancer Survivors. Bryer Research Fund, The University of Michigan-Flint. $10,000. Funded. March 2015. Blackwood J. Civic Engagement Course Implementation Grant for PTP 787, Case Studies in Geriatric Physical Therapy. $700. Office of Outreach and Civic Engagement. University of Michigan-Flint. 2014. Blackwood J. Civic Engagement Course Implementation Grant for PTP 794, Service Learning 2. $800. Office of Outreach and Civic Engagement. University of Michigan-Flint. 2014. Suzuki R, Huang M, Blackwood J. Social participation and environmental misfit: The role of objective and subjective physical function. School of Health Professions and Studies. University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $20,000.00. 2014. Blackwood J. Cognition and Aging. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2014. Blackwood J. Mild Cognitive Impairment and Fall Risk. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2014. Pfalzer L, Blackwood J, Huang M. Transitional Care and Payment Model for Cancer Survivorship Care Using Prospective Surveillance to Reduce Physical and Psychological Distress and Cost. American Cancer Society. $9,104,924.00. Not funded. Blackwood J, Huang MH. Oncology Balance EDGE Task Force for Breast Cancer Survivors. Physical Therapy Department, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $5530. 2014. Pfalzer LA, Blackwood J, Huang M. Transitional Care and Payment Model for Cancer Survivorship Care Using Prospective Surveillance to Reduce Physical and Psychological Distress and Cost. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health Care Innovation Award, Round Two. $9,104,924.00. Not funded. Blackwood J. Received funding from the Thompson Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Michigan-Flint to attend the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching. Traverse City, MI. October 2013. Funded $1000. 2013. Blackwood J. Annual Fund Grant. Office of Institutional Advancement, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $500.00. 2013. Blackwood J. Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Adopt-A-Doc Program, Section on Geriatrics, American Physical Therapy Association. Funded. $2000. 2013. Blackwood J. Cognition and Aging. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2013.

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Blackwood J. Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Student Award Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Funded. $3000. 2012. Blackwood J. Perceptions of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2012. Blackwood J. Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Physical Therapy Department, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $9002.50. 2011. Blackwood J. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Institute for Education and Research. Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Funded $500. 2011. Blackwood J. Assessment of Balance and Cognition as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70, for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2011. Blackwood J. Perceptions of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2011. Huang M (PI), Blackwood J, Creps JR, Pfalzer LA, Yorke A. Balance impairments as risk factors for falls in community-living older cancer survivors: a prospective pilot study. April 2011. Research and Creative Activity Grant. Office of Research, The University of Michigan-Flint. $6,400. Funded. Blackwood J. Received funding from the University of Michigan-Flint to attend the 27th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning in Madison WI, Funded $1000, 2011. Suzuki, R, Blackwood J. SF36 bias among Older Adults living in Flint, MI. University of Michigan School of Health Professions and Studies. Funded $2,336, 2011. Blackwood J, Yorke AY, Bodnar,A. Enhancing Physical Therapy Clinical Practice with Evidence Based Continuing Education. Office of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Funded $3,665.70 for a Graduate Student Research Assistant. 2010. Huang M (PI), Blackwood J, Creps J, Pfalzer LA, Rodda B, Ruediger T, Yorke A. Assessment of balance and gait for fall risks in elderly cancer survivors. Geriatric Research Grant. Foundation for Physical Therapy. $40,000. Submitted 2010, not funded. Huang M (PI), Blackwood J, Fry D, Kang Y, LoVasco L, Pfalzer LA, Suzuki R, Yorke A. Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: Mobility and Balance, Fall Rates, Physical Activity Level, and Community Participation as a High Intensity Large Amplitude Movement Exercise Program. Clagett Family Research Grant. Foundation for Physical Therapy. $299,340. Submitted 2010, not funded. Blackwood J. Received funding from the Thompson Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Michigan-Flint to attend the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching. Traverse City, MI. September 2010. Funded $1000. Blackwood J. Received funding from the Thompson Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Michigan-Flint to attend the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching. Traverse City, MI. September 2009. Funded $1000. Journal Reviewer

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Rehabilitation Oncology 2015- present Reviewer, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery 2015/16 PhD Student Mentoring PhD Advisor, Committee and Dissertation Chair, Shweta Gore 2014-present PhD Advisor, Mary Guyette 2014-2015 Professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy Case Report Advising at UM-Flint 2016: -Effects of a balance specific treatment approach on gait in a 59-year-old female with a CVA: A case report. Kozicki B, Burton J, Wallace B, Donovan G. Accepted for poster presentation at Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Holland, MI October, 2016. 2014: -Functional improvements in transfers and balance in a 96-year-old osteoporotic female status post pelvic fracture secondary to a fall: A case report. Berndt L, Hemingway S, Matuzak K. 2013: - To Examine the Recovery of a Patient Following a Total Hip Replacement Post- Operative Days 1-3 in Acute Care Physical Therapy with an Underlying Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease: A Case Report. English A, Rademacher A, Watkins W. - Prognostic factors in a patient post lobectomy and craniotomy in the inpatient setting: A Case Report. Howe J, Jonatzke K, McKaig S. 2012: - Cognitive and physical impairments associated with a urinary tract infection in an older adult; A case report. Barton A, Efendiyeva N. - Establishing an Accurate PT Diagnosis and Prognosis for a Geriatric Patient with Rotator Cuff Injury. A case report. McQuillan M, Parks S. 2011: -Using the Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log (OPTIMAL) after a knee arthrodesis to assess functional status: A case report. Tindall M,Weber K. 2010: - Modifications in Standard Physical Therapy Interventions in a Patient with Dementia Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Miller J. Malosh J. 2009: -Improved Continence with Bladder Retraining and Pelvic Floor Exercises for Adult Male with Neobladder Post Cystectomy and Prostatectomy: A Case Study. N. Coleman, R. Kacos - Impaired Dynamic Standing Balance Associated with Increased Fall Risk in a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. Bancroft D. Gibson, S. Continuing Education Workshops Conducted/Organized Reverence Home Health, Grand Blanc, MI Introduction to Functional Outcomes Measures 2015 Caretel Inn of Brighton, Linden, MI

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Pulmonary Function and Endurance in Geriatrics, Invited Presenter 2010 Caretel Inn of Linden, Linden, MI

Pulmonary Function and Endurance in Geriatrics, Invited Presenter 2010 Caretel Inn of Linden, Linden, MI

An Evidence Based Approach to Fall Prevention, Invited Presenter 2009 Aegis Therapies

Geriatric Strength Training for the Client with Multiple Comorbidities 2004-06 Cleveland, OH; Arlington, OH; Dalton, OH; Cleveland, OH

Presenter of state approved continuing education course Aegis Therapies Freedom Through Functionality Strength Training Program 2004-06 Kirtland, OH; Columbus, OH; Frankfurt, KY; Washington D.C; Arlington, OH, Napoleon, OH Presenter for state approved continuing education and training course Aegis Therapies

Core Program Training for Long Term Care 2005 Kirtland, OH

Membership in Scientific or Professional Organizations: American Physical Therapy Association; Member 1998-present Member, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Member, Education Section Member, Orthopedics Section Member, Oncology Section Michigan Physical Therapy Association; Member 2009-present Gerontological Society of America; Member 2013-present Ohio Physical Therapy Association; Member 2001-2009

Northwest District Public Relations chair 2007-2009 Public Relations Committee 2007-2009

Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: American Physical Therapy Association

Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy 2009-present Falls and Balance Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup 2015-present Practice Committee Member Subcommittee to review feasibility of AGPT App 2014-2015 Subcommittee member, PT Now 2015- present

Michigan Physical Therapy Association Northeast District Nominating Committee Member 2013-2015 Eastern District Chair 2015- present Delegate to the APTA’s House of Delegates 2015- present

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Specialization Academy of Content Experts, 2009-2013

Item Writer in Geriatric Physical Therapy Service: ALPHA Instructor, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 2017 Religious Education Teacher, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 2016-2017

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Fenton, MI Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Catechist, St. John the Evangelist 2017- present

Catholic Church Fenton, MI Catholic Charities South End Soup Kitchen Volunteer, Flint MI 2016- present Assisted in recruiting students & other faculty to help Education of PT/PTAs regarding balance assessments 2015 Building a STABLE Lifestyle, Brighton, MI Conducted Balance Screenings 2014 Clinical Trials Awareness Day, University of Michigan-Flint Representative 2014 Lansing, MI Clio Family Fitness Event, Conducted Balance Screenings 2014 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave. Mock interviewer 2010, 2011

and Resume Critiques, Lansing, MI, Community senior health screening event. Loose Senior Center, 2011, 2012 Linden, MI Michigan Physical Therapy Association Legislative Breakfast, 2010, 2011, 2012, Lansing, MI 2014 Community senior health screening event. Grand Blanc Senior Center, 2011, 2012 Grand Blanc, MI Community senior health screening event. Davison Senior Center, Davison, MI 2010 Fall risk screening event, Brennan Park Senior Center, Flint, MI 2010 Science Fair Judge, Genesee Academy, Swartz Creek, MI 2010, 2011 Falls and Balance Screening, Michigan Black Caucus Health Fair; Flint, MI 2009 National Physical Therapy Month celebration director for UM-Flint PT Program 2009 American Cancer Society Safe Strides for Breast Cancer Walk 2009-2012 Henry County Historical Society, Board of Trustees 2001-2003 Henry County Senior Center, Guest speaker on the topic of fall prevention 2002-2005 Advocate for Physical Therapy and/or the Geriatric Client 2001-present

Coordinated multiple information drives for the community with emphasis on the Medicare Therapy Cap legislation and Medicare cuts. Promoted a phone calling chain to State Senators and Representatives. Created signature petitions regarding Medicare cuts that were forwarded on to Federal Senators. Frequently wrote letters to the editor of the local newspaper to further educate the public about the impact of cutting Medicare funding for the rehabilitation of the geriatric population. Frequently wrote to Ohio and Michigan senators regarding pertinent physical therapy topics.

Service to the University/School/Program on Committees/Councils/Commissions: University of Michigan Flint University Committees: Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching 2011-present Advisory Board Member

Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching Search Committee Member for the Director of TCLT 2011-2012

Nominating Committee Member 2013-present School of Health Professions and Studies Committees: Tenure and Promotion Guideline Revision Ad Hoc Committee 2009-2010 Physical Therapy Department Committees:

Alumni Relations & Communications Committee, Chair 2010-present Post Professional Admissions and Recruitment, Member 2012-2016 Post Professional Curriculum and Academic Standards, Member 2012-2016

Search Committee, Member 2009-2012 Scholarship Committee, Member 2009-2010

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Scheduling Committee, Member 2009-2010 Student Conclave Co-Advisor 2009-2010 Pre-Physical Therapy Club Co-Advisor 2009-2010

Office of Development Give from Within Faculty Ambassador 2016 Volunteer at Alumni Events 2012-2016

Graduate Student Advising Graduate Student Research Assistant Advising

University of Michigan-Flint 2010-2011: One Graduate Student Research Assistant,

Products: A series of teleconferences on evidence based practice, one manuscript 2011-2012: Three Graduate Student Research Assistants

Products: Eight professional presentations (posters or platforms), four manuscripts in various stages for submittal

2012-2013: One Graduate Student Research Assistant Products: Three professional presentations (posters), one manuscript

2013-2014: Three Graduate Student Research Assistants Products: Two professional presentations (posters), one manuscript prepared for submission

2014-2015: Four Graduate Student Research Assistants Products: Two international presentations, Five national presentations (posters or platform sessions), four state presentations (posters or platform sessions), five manuscripts in various states of preparation for submission, one student was nominated for and received the APTA’s Oncology Section Student Research Award

2015-2016: Two Graduate Student Research Assistants Products: Three national presentations, four state presentations (posters or platform sessions), four manuscripts in preparation for submission, one student was nominated for the APTA’s Student Research Award of the AGPT

2016-2017: Three Graduate Student Research Assistants Products: Five national presentations, five state presentations (posters or platform sessions)

General Advising

University of Michigan-Flint 2009-2010: Advisor to 12 DPT Students & 2 Service Learning projects 2010-2011: Advisor to 11 DPT Students, 2 Post Professional Geriatric Certificate & Residency

Students & 2 Service Learning projects 2011-2012: Advisor to 8 DPT Students, 2 Post Professional Geriatric Certificate & Residency

Students & 3 Service Learning projects 2012-2013: Advisor to 8 DPT Students, 1 Post Professional Geriatric Certificate & Residency

Student & 2 Service Learning projects 2013-2014: Advisor to 7 DPT Students, 2 Post Professional Geriatric Certificate & Residency

Students & 2 Service Learning projects 2014-2015: Advisor to 8 DPT Students, 8 t-DPT students, 2 Post Professional Geriatric

Certificate & Residency Students 2015-2016: Advisor to 7 DPT Students, 7 t-DPT students, 2 Post Professional Geriatric

Certificate & Residency Students 2016-2017: Advisor to 9 DPT Students, 1 PhD student

Teaching and Learning Leadership

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Teaching Circle Leader & Facilitator 2009-2010 Topic: Boyer’s Model at Work Funded $500 from the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching

• Led a group of 13 faculty from different departments at UM-Flint in monthly discussions of employing Boyer’s Model of scholarship in faculty life.

Teaching Circle Leader & Facilitator 2012-2013 Topic: Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Interprofessional Collaboration Funded $500 from the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching

• Led a group of 7 faculty from different departments at UM-Flint in monthly discussions of interprofessional collaboration as a best practice for online learning. This teaching circle led to dissemination of our information addressed through two presentations at professional conferences.

Teaching Circle Leader & Facilitator 2013-2014

Topic: Integration of both Instructional and Assessment Strategies Within Physical Therapy Education to Advance Clinical Practice

Funded $500 from the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching • Led a group of 12 physical therapy faculty in monthly discussions of examining

best practices in instruction and assessment in physical therapy education. Results of this teaching circle impacted teaching and advising in clinical education courses, face to face courses for the entry level DPT students, and the online students in the transitional-DPT courses.

Honors and Awards: University of Michigan-Flint, Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Junior Women Faculty Award 2017 University of Michigan-Flint, Provost Innovation in Teaching Prize, 1st Place 2017 American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Geriatric 2017

Physical Therapy Excellence in Geriatric Research Award Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Mabel E. Holton Award 2016 University of Michigan-Flint, Provost Innovation in Teaching Prize, 3rd Place 2015 American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Geriatric 2015

Physical Therapy Distinguished Educator Award University of Michigan-Flint, Bruce and Lillian Wright Online Teaching Award, 2014

2nd Place Western Michigan University, George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology 2013

Dissertation Prize American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Geriatrics 2013 Adopt-A-Doc Award University of Michigan-Flint, Bruce and Lillian Wright Online Teaching Award 2013

3rd Place University of Michigan-Flint, Golden Apple Teaching Awards 2012-2013, 2015 Master Clinician in Wound Care; AEGIS Therapies 2002 Master Clinician in Strength Training; AEGIS Therapies 2002 Employee of the Quarter, AEGIS Therapies, 2nd quarter 2002 Teaching Responsibilities Physical Therapy Department at University of Michigan-Flint (credit hours in parenthesis) Professional DPT Program:

Professionalism and Ethics in Physical Therapy (2) PTP 580 2009, 2010 Geriatrics in Practice (2-3) PTP 783 2009- present

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Assistive Technology to Enhance Accessibility (2) PTP 770 2009, 2013 Professional Issues in Practice (2) PTP 793 2010 Clinical Decision Making in Complex Clinical Problems Co-taught (8 contact hours) PTP 780 2010- present Critical Inquiry Project 1 (1) PTP 503 2012, 2015

Critical Inquiry Project 2 (1) PTP 503 2012, 2015 Critical Inquiry Project 3 (1) PTP 503 2012, 2015

Evidence Based Practice (2) PTP 761 2016-2017 Post Professional Programs:

t-DPT courses: Examination and Intervention of Integument Conditions (2) PTP 647 2013 Professional Service Learning 1 (1) PTP 694 2014- 2015 Professional Service Learning 2 (1) PTP 794 2014- 2015 Assistive Technology to Enhance Accessibility (1) PTP 770 2009- 2014

Geriatrics in Practice (2) PTP 783/6 2009- 2014, 2016 Geriatric Certificate/Residency and PhD courses: Advances in Geriatric Diseases and Disorders (4) PTP 686 2010- 2016 Evidence Based Examination & Outcomes PTP 687 2011- 2016

in Geriatric Practice (4) Evidence Based Plan of Care in Geriatric Practice (4) PTP 688 2011- 2016 Case Studies in Geriatric PT (2) PTP 787 2011- 2016 Geriatric PT in the Health Care System (4) PTP 788 2012- 2015 Advanced Practicum in Geriatric PT (6) PTP 803 2012 Interprofessional Education Experiences University of Michigan-Flint

Department: Nursing:

Guest speaker in 369-Transcultural Health care 2014, 2016, 2017 Public Health and Health Sciences:

Guest speaker in Gerontology Course 2010-2011 Guest speaker in Introductory Healthcare Course 2010, 2016

Physical Therapy: PTP 787 2012-15 Incorporated multiple clinicians and specialists in various areas of physical therapy (geriatrics, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, orthopedics, home health, wellness consultants) to promote an enhanced interprofessional discussion of complex cases. PTP 788 2013 Online IPE collaboration with a social work professor from Anderson University to address topics in geriatric health policy PTP 773 2016 Guest lab instructor at senior center screening event

Michigan State University Department: Communicative Sciences and Disorders: 2012 Co-taught an interdisciplinary workshop for PT and Speech Language

Pathology students from Michigan State and UM-Flint Other Supervisory Roles

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Work Study Students: (2) (2013-15) Web Office Assistant- Recruited and supervised a work study student with the goal to provide

a more effective and efficient mode of online education through the use of various forms of technology.

Research Assistant- Recruited and supervised a work study student with the goal of assisting in various research projects. Mentored the student throughout the various projects with the terminal outcome of dissemination of the studies at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting, the APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting, and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association’s Fall Conference.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Michigan-Flint (2014-2015) Structured mentoring of one undergraduate student provided in research related activities. Mott Middle College High School, Internship mentor (2014-15)

Served as the mentor to an inner city high school student facilitating learning experiences in physical therapy.

Continuing Education Courses Attended or Completed: Regional Fall Conference and Student Conclave of the DC, Deleware, and 2016 Maryland Chapters of the APTA American College of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference, Chicago, IL 2016 MPTA Fall Conference, Holland, MI 2016 SI Joint Assessment and Treatment, Flint, MI 2016 Neurodynamical Mobilization Course, Ypsilanti, MI 2016 Evidence and Application of Blood Pressure Practices in Physical Therapy 2016 Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL 2015 Using wellness programs to enhance cognitive health, International Council 2015

on Active Aging Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Washington DC 2015 APTA House of Delegates, Washington DC 2015 International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European 2015

Region Congress 2015, Dublin, Ireland APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN 2015 Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Washington DC 2014 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Kalamazoo, MI 2014 Certified Expert in Exercise for the Aging Adult Course 1:Introduction and Examination (Tests and Measures) 2014 Course 2: Exercise Prescription and Consensus Guidelines 2014

Course 3: Special Populations, Complementary Exercises, Motivation, 2014 Drug and Nutritional Considerations, and Marketing

Michigan State University Geriatric Education Symposium, East Lansing, MI 2014 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV 2014 Exercise for Osteoporosis: Beyond Weight Bearing for 2014

Prevention and Treatment, APTA Learning Center Parkinson’s Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation & Treatment 2014

For the Physical Therapist, APTA Learning Center Otago Exercise Program, University of North Carolina Medical School 2014 Center for Aging & Health Optimizing Physical Activity Among Physically Frail and Cognitively Impaired 2014

Older Adults, APTA Learning Center Easy to Explain but Hard to Solve: Factors Affecting Adherence to Exercise 2014

In Older Adults, APTA Learning Center Recruitment and Retention in Exercise Programs Among Older African 2014

Americans, APTA Learning Center

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Amelioration of Physical Frailty, APTA Learning Center 2014 Inflammatory Processes and Aging: Can Exercise Help? APTA Learning Center 2014 Exercise and Physical Activity Effects on Brain and Cognition 2014 Walking and Talking: Implications of Dual Task Balance and Walking 2014

Research for Physical Therapy Practice, APTA Learning Center Fear of Falling in Older Adults: Evidence-Based Strategies for Examination 2014

and Intervention Management, APTA Learning Center Health Care Reform: What’s New for 2012?, APTA Learning Center 2014 Topics in Geriatrics, Volume 4, Section on Geriatrics 2013 Professionalism Module 1, APTA Learning Center 2013 PT CPI, APTA Learning Center 2013 Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA 2013 MPTA Fall Conference, Southfield, MI 2013 Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI 2013 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Boston, MA 2013 MPTA Fall Conference, Mackinaw Island, MI 2012 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL 2012 Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL 2012 Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI 2011 27th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI 2011 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA 2011 Michigan State University Geriatric Education Symposium, East Lansing, MI 2010 Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI 2010 The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy: Item Writers Workshop, 2010 Alexandria, VA APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA 2010 APTA Credential Clinical Instructor Education Course, Detroit, MI 2009 Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL 2009 Josey Bass Online Teaching and Learning Conference 2009 Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI 2009 Michigan State University Geriatric Education Symposium, East Lansing, MI 2009 APTA Section on Education: New Instructor Workshop, Chicago, IL 2009 Ohio Physical Therapy Association 2009 Leadership Conference, Columbus, OH 2009 A Review of the Foot and Ankle Anatomy with Cadaver Lab, Toledo, OH 2009 Functional Knee Bracing for Sports, Toledo, OH 2009 Section on Geriatrics GeriNotes Continuing Education Module: Cardiovascular 2009

and Pulmonary Fall Prevention Among the Elderly 2009 Family Caregivers-Doing Double Duty 2009 Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms: Implications for Physical Therapy 2009 Beyond the Practice Act: An Examination of the Board’s Role and the

Licensee’s Responsibilities, Findlay, OH 2008 The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure, Toledo, OH 2008 An Update on the Medical and Rehabilitative Management of Parkinson’s 2008

Disease, Toledo, OH A Review of the Shoulder Joint Anatomy , Findlay, OH 2008 OPTA Road Show: Defensible Documentation 2008 Hepatitis C: the Shadow Epidemic 2007 Fall prevention Among the Elderly 2007 Osteoporosis Update 2007 Reimbursement, Coding, and Hot Topics; Ohio Physical Therapy 2007

Association Freedom Through Functionality, Minneapolis, MN 2007 Myofascial Release: State of the Art Tissue Mobilization, Raleigh, NC 2006 Core Program Training for Long Term Care 2005

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Mentorship & Promotion of Professional Growth of Students I have nominated multiple students over the years who have worked with me as a research assistant or in another educational capacity. I have provided feedback for students regarding their work which has resulted in the following awards being provided for these students:

• Award winner of the APTA’s Section on Geriatrics Student Research Award in 2012 • Award winner of the APTA’s Oncology Section Student Research Award in 2015 • Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Student Brochure Contest winners in 2011,

2012, and 2013 • Finalist for the Priority Children’s Champion Award in 2012 • MPTA Fall Conference (2015): Outstanding Student Poster Presentation in Qualitative

Research: Gore S, Hayman L, Blackwood J. Factors Related to Exercise Participation in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease in a Rural Setting- A Qualitative Study. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain, MI October, 2015.

• Small Grant Award winner from the Michigan Physical Therapy Association’s Institute for Research, 2015

• Finalist for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Student Research Award in 2015 • Finalist for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy’s APTA’s Adopt-A-Doc Award in

2015 • Mentored a PhD student to seek a research award from the Cardiovascular &

Pulmonary Section - APTA, Inc. Research Grant