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PATRICK T. KNOTT, Ph.D., PA-C Professor, Physician Assistant Department

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Office: Physician Assistant Department Home: 3400 W. Stonegate Blvd. #1205 3333 Green Bay Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 North Chicago, IL 60064-3095 (847) 340-6636 cell

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Academic Appointments:

Professor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2010 to present.

Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and

Science, 2013 to 2015.

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science,

2012 to 2013.

Associate Dean for Clinical and External Affairs, College of Health Professions, Rosalind Franklin

University of Medicine and Science, January 2005 to 2013.

Associate Professor (with Tenure, 2006), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2001.

Department Chairman, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; 1996 to 2013.

Assistant Professor, Finch University of Health Sciences PA Program; 1996 to 2001.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Finch University of Health Sciences PA Program; 1994 to 1996.

Lecturer, Finch University of Health Sciences PA Program, 1993 to 1994.

Education:

Certificate Course in Leadership. Harvard Business School, Boston, MA; January 2002.

Ph.D., Organization and Management. Capella University, Minneapolis, MN; November, 2000.

M.S. PA Studies Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL; May 1996.

B.S. Physician Assistant Program University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA; May, 1988.

B.S. Biology University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts, Iowa City, IA; May, 1986.

Certification/Licensure:

Physician Assistant: Illinois License # 085-000385

Physician Assistant: NCCPA Certification, 1988. Re-certification, 1994, 2001, 2007, 2013. Certificate #

1018799

Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Certification May 1987.


Research / Industry:

Research & Development Scientist, DIERS Medical Systems, Chicago, IL; 2015 to present.

Clinical Appointments:

Co-Director, Physician Assistant Postgraduate Surgical Residency Program, Illinois Bone and Joint

Institute, Morton Grove, IL; 1996 to present.

Physician Assistant, Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Steven

Mardjetko, MD, attending surgeon; 2000-2013.

Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute; 1992-1996.

Physician Assistant, Family Practice Robert Reeder MD and Associates; 1995 to 1996 (part-time).

Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, 1989-1992.

Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery/Heart Transplant University of Michigan Medical Center;

1988-1989.

Medical Center Appointments:

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Des Plaines, IL, 2000 to 2014.

Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, IL, 1992-1998.

St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL, 1992-1998.

Rush Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1989-1992.

University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 1988-1989.

Professional Affiliations:

Fellow, Scoliosis Research Society, 2017 to present.

Candidate Fellow, 2014-2017

Member, Non-Operative Committee, 2014-15, 2016-2017.

Member, Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT), 2008 to present.

Immediate Past President, 2015-16

President, 2014-15

President Elect, 2013-14

Secretary, 2011-13.

Director at Large, 2009-11.

Member, Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), 1997 to present.

Accreditation Task Force, 2015-2016

President, 2003-06.

Treasurer, 2000-03.


Chair, Transition Task Force 2003-06.

Chair, Finance Committee, 2000-03.

Nominations and Awards Committee, 2006 to 2010.

Development Committee, 2000-05.

Education Committee, 1997-00.

Member, Association of Postgraduate PA Programs (APPAP), 1997 to present.

President, 1998-00.

Fellow, Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS); 1998 to present.

Fellow, Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA); 1989 to present.

Vice President, 1992-1993.

Director at Large, 1990-1993.

Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA); 1988 to present.

Other Professional Activity:

President, Residency Consultants, Inc.; 1997 to present.

Consultant, Abbott Labs, Medical Products Division. Product Development Team, August 1996 to 1998.

Awards:

College of Health Professions Award for Clinical and Basic Science Research – Rosalind

Franklin University. Given to one faculty member each year for excellence in research. June 2018.

Lawrence R. Medoff Award - Rosalind Franklin University. Given to one University faculty

member each year for excellence in teaching, research, service and clinical work. June, 2008.

Innovations in Health Care – Educational Award for the “Multidisciplinary Education Program”

from the PA Foundation ($3,500) Winter, 2004.

Innovations in Health Care – Community Service Award for the “Healthy Families Program”

from the PA Foundation ($5,000) Winter, 2004.

Innovations in Health Care – Community Service Award from the PA Foundation ($1,500) for the

“HealthReach Immunization Initiative;” Fall, 2002.

Competitive Grants:

DePaul/RFU Research Pilot Grant – “The Use of Surface Topography to Create New Models of

3D Skeletal Reconstruction” (Knott P; Furst J; Raicu D; Kanj I) $66,803 Summer, 2013.


NCCPA Foundation Grant - A comparison of the Angoff and Borderline Group methods when

making pass/ fail decisions in Physician Assistant Training. (Carlson J; Tomkowiak J; Knott P)

$8278 Fall, 2008.

PAEA Research Institute Grant – Comparison of didactic and clinical level Physician Assistant

student performance during standardized patient examination. (Carlson J; Tomkowiak J; Knott P)

$4064 Fall, 2008.

Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County – Training grant to allow for 4 full

scholarships to students who will commit to serving the underserved areas of Lake County following

graduation. $75,000. Spring, 2008, renewed Spring, 2009.

HRSA Training Grant – Collaborative grant with the Department of Clinical Psychology (Dr.

Campbell and Dr. Chilamkurti) “The Healthy Families Program” $316,272 over 3 years, 2004-07,

renewed 2008-10.

HealthReach Immunization Initiative – Community service project funded with a challenge grant

of $75,000 from the Baxter Foundation and a matching grant of $75,000 from Meisrow Financial

Corporation. Spring, 2000.

Peer Reviewed Publications:

1. Welborn M, Farrell S, Knott P, Mayekar E, Mardjetko S. The Natural History of Spinal Deformity in

Patients with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. J Children’s Orthopaedics, 12: 70-75. (2018).

2. Negrini S, Donzelli S, Aulisa AG, Czaproski D, Schreiber S, deMayroy JC, Diers H, Grivas TB, Knott P,

Kotwicki T, Label A, Marti C, Maruyama T, O’Brien J, Price N, Parent E, Rigo M, Romano M,

Stikeleather L, Wynne J, Zaina F. 2016 SOSORT Guidelines: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment

of Idiopathis Scoliosis During Growth. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders 13:3 (2018).

3. Skorseth P, Knott P. Can Asymmetric Running Patterns be Predicted by Assessment of Asymmetric

Standing Posture? A Case Study in Elite College Runners. Journal of Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and

Ergonomics 7(4): 16-20. (Dec 1, 2017)


4. Siljander M, McQuivey K, Gahdhi S, Knott P. The Effect of Patient Positioning During Radiographs

On The Resulting Cobb Angle Measurements. Ortho & Rheum Open Access J 7(1): 2017.

5. Day CS, Boden SD, Knott PT, O’Rourke NC, Yang BW. Musculoskeletal Workforce Needs: Are

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practioners the Solution? J Bone Joint Surg Am (June, 2016). 98(11): e46.

6. Knott P, Lonner, B, Smith M, Frommeyer E, Ren Y. Measuring Anterior Trunk Deformity in Scoliosis:

Development of Asymmetry Parameters Using Surface Topography. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders 2016

11(Suppl 2): 32.

7. Knott P, Sturm P, Lonner B, Cahill P, Betch M, McCarthy R, Kelly M, Lenke L, Betz R. Multicenter

Comparison of 3D Spinal Measurements using Surface Topography to those from Conventional

Radiography. Spine Deformity 4(2016) 98-103.

8. Draus C, Moravec D, Kopiec A, Knott P. Comparison of Barefoot vs. Shod Gait on Spinal Dynamics

Using DIERS Formetric 4D and DIERS Pedoscan Systems. Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol

3, P70-76. (22 July 2015).

9. Zaina F, Romano M, Knott P, deMauroy JC, Grivas T, Kotwicki T, Maruyama T, O’Brien J, Rigo M,

Negrini S. Research Quality in Scoliosis Conservative Treatment: State of the Art. Scoliosis (2015) 10:21.

10. Marti C, Glassman S, Knott P, Carreon L, Hresko MT. Scoliosis Research Society members attitudes

towards physical therapy and physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic

scoliosis. Scoliosis 2015, 10:16.

11. Negrini S, Hresko TM, O’Brien J, Price N, SOSORT Board of Directors (Knott P, member), SRS Non-

Operative Committee (Knott P, member). Recommendations for research studies on treatment of

idiopathic scoliosis: Consensus 2014 between SOSORT and SRS. Scoliosis 2015, 10:8.

12. Gipsman A, Rauschert L, Daneshvar M, Knott P. Evaluating the Reproducibility of Motion Analysis

Scanning of the Spine During Walking. Advances in Medicine, Vol 2014,

http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/721829, (17 July, 2014)


13. Knott P, Pappo E, Cameron M, deMauroy JC, Rivard C, Kotwicki T, Zaina F, Wynne J, Stikeleather L,

Bettany-Saltikov J, Grivas T, Durmala J, Maruyama T, Negrini S, O’Brien JP, Rigo M. SOSORT 2012

Consensus Paper: Reducing X-Ray Exposure in Pediatric Patients With Scoliosis. Scoliosis 2014, 9:4 (25

April 2014).

14. Negrini S, DeMayroy JC, Grivas T, Knott P, Kotwicki T, Maruyama T, O’Brien JP, Rigo M, Zaina F.

Actual Evidence in the Medical Approach to Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Eur J Phys Rehabil

Med 50: 87-92. (2014).

15. Hansdorfer M, Mardjetko S, Knott P, Thompson S. Lumbar Spondylolisthesis in Down Syndrome: A

Cross-Sectional Study at One Institution. Spine Deformity 1:5 (2013) p. 382-388.

16. Knott P, Davis S, Harrison A, Larson C. The effect of a unilateral upper extremity load (backpack) on

the resulting spinal posture. Scoliosis 2013, 8(suppl 2): O26. (18 Sept 2013).

17. Knott P, Stikeleather L (editors). 10th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal

Deformities. Scoliosis 2013, 8(suppl 2) (18 Sept. 2013).

18. Knott P, Anderson C, Werner M, Wilson H, Speers D. The effects of scoliosis bracing on parent and

child perception of adolescent’s quality of life. Scoliosis 2013, 8(suppl 1): O56 (3 June 2013).

19. Knott P, Techy F, Cotter T, Jansen L, Kove P, Loving J, Poletis K, Mardjetko S. Retrospective analysis

of immediate in-brace correction of scoliosis attainable in patients with AIS: a SOSORT initiative.

Scoliosis 2013, 8(suppl 1):O49 (3 June 2013).

20. Knott P, McGirk M, Markovic A. Radiation exposure to staff members during traction x-rays. Scoliosis

2013, 8(suppl 1): P16 (3 June 2013).

21. Knott P, Musto J, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. The relationship between scoliosis and balance in a

population of adolescents with AIS. Scoliosis 2013, 8(suppl 1):O5 (3 June 2013).

22. Frerich JM, Hertzler K, Knott P, Mardjetko S. Comparison of Radiographic and Surface Topography

Measurements in Adolescents with Scoliosis. The Open Orthopaedic Journal, (27 July, 2012) 6: 261-265.


23. Negrini S, Aulisa A, Aulisa L, Circo A, deMauroy JC, Durmala J, Grivas T, Knott P, Kotwicki T,

Maruyama T, Minozzi S, O’Brien J, Papadopoulos D, Rigo M, Rivard C, Romano M, Wynne, J, Villagrass

M, Weiss HR, Zania F. 2011 SOSORT Guidelines: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment of

Idiopathic Scoliosis During Growth. Scoliosis 2012; 7:3 (20 Jan 2012).

24. Knott P, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. A Descriptive Study of Lateral Spondylolisthesis in Patients with

Adult Scoliosis. Scoliosis 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): P13 (27 Jan 2012).

25. Knott P, Smith K, Mack L, Peters L, Patel N, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. A Comparison of Static vs.

Dynamic Surface Topography Measurements in the Evaluation of Scoliosis. Scoliosis 2012; 7 (Suppl 1):

P12 (27 Jan 2012).

26. Knott P, Thompson S, Mardjetko. A Comparison of Automatic vs. Manual Detection of Anatomic

Landmarks During Surface Topography Using the Formetric 4D System. Scoliosis 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): O19

(27 Jan 2012).

27. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Tager D, Hund R, Thompson S. The Influence of Body Mass Index (BMI) on the

Reproducibility of Surface Topography Measurements. Scoliosis 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): O18 (27 Jan 2012).

28. Siljander M, Knott P, Mardjetko S. The Effect of Patient Positioning During Radiographs on the

Resulting Cobb Angle Measurements. Scoliosis 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): O12 (27 Jan 2012).

29. Cameron M, Knott P. Surface Topography as an Evaluation Tool in Spinal Deformity. Orthopaedia:

Sept 2011; http://www.orthopaedia.com/x/CglhB.

30. Perlmuter L, Sarda G, Casavant V, OHara K, Hindes M, Knott P, Mosnaim A. A Review of Orthostatic

BP Regulation and its Association with Mood and Cognition. Clinical Autonomic Research (2012) 22:99-

107.

31. Grivas T, deMauroy JC, Negrini S, Kotwicki T, Zaina F, Wynn J, Stokes I, Knott P, Pizzetti P, Rigo M,

Villagrasa M, Weiss HR, Maruyama T. 8th SOSORT Consensus Paper: Terminology – Glossary

Including Acronyms and Quotations in use for Conservative Spinal Deformity Treatment. Scoliosis 2010;

5:23.

32. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Kim R, Cotter T, Techy F, Rollet M. Comparing Axial Loaded MRI to Standing

Radiographs in the Evaluation of AIS. Scoliosis 2010; 5 (Suppl 1): O12 (10 Sept 2010).


33. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Rollet M, Baute S, Riemenschneider M, Muncie L. Evaluation of the

Reproducibility of the Formetric 4D Measurements for Scoliosis. Scoliosis 2010; 5 (Suppl 1): O10 (10

Sept 2010).

34. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Techy, F. The use of the T1 sagittal angle in predicting overall sagittal balance of

the spine. Spine J. 2010; 10:11. 994-998.

35. Mardjetko S, Knott P, Rollet M, Baute S, Riemenschneider M, Muncie L. Evaluating the Reproducibility

of the Formetric 4D Measurements for Scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2010; 19:Suppl 3. s241-2.

36. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Kim R, et al. A comparison of MRI and CT artifact after posterior spinal fusion

using three types of metal implants: stainless steel, titanium and vitallium. Spine J. 2010 Sept; 10:9. 789-

94.

37. Carlson J, Tomkowiak J, Knott P. Simulation based examination in Physician Assistant Education: A

comparison of two standard-setting methods. Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2010; 21:2. 7-14.

38. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Dunn M, et al. Evaluating the influence of patient positioning on the accuracy of

Ortelius 800 measurements for scoliosis. Scoliosis J. 2009; 4:1: 18.

39. de Mauroy JC, Knott P, Grivas T, Tager D, ed. 6th international conference on conservative

management of spinal deformities. Scoliosis J. 2009; 4:(Suppl 2).

40. Knott P. Postgraduate physician assistant program accreditation: the first year in review. Journal of

Physician Assistant Education. 2009; 20:3. 48-50.

41. Grivas T, Knott P, King-Schumacher M, ed. 5th international conference on conservative management

of spinal deformities. Scoliosis J. 2009; 4:(Suppl 1).

42. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Techy F, Dunn M, Pullara T, Kennedy J, McCall T. The use of the T1 tilt angle in

predicting overall sagittal balance. Spine J. 2008; 8:5(Suppl). 136S.

43. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Nance D, Dunn M. Electromagnetic topographical technique of curve evaluation

for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine. 2006; 31:24. 911-915.


44. Anick M, Carlson J, Knott P. The effect of post-graduate residency training on physician assistant

employment, earnings, and job responsibility. ADVANCE for Physician Assistants. 2003; 11:1. 250-59.

45. Fishfader V, Hennig B, Knott, P. Physician assistant student and faculty perceptions of physician

assistant residency training programs. Perspectives in PA Education. 2002; 13:1. 34-38.

46. Knott P. How does culture influence health care? Physician Assistant. 2002; 26:4. 21-37.

47. Knott P, LaBarbera D. Physician assistants: partners in the practice of medicine. Hosp Physician. 2000;

36:3. 67-73.

48. Knott P, O’Keeffe G. Medical education for Generation X: teaching and motivating students in a new

millennium. Perspectives in PA Education. 1999; 10:3. 135-138.

49. Knott P. Learning styles of physician assistant educators. Perspectives in PA Education. 1999; 10:3. 154-

157.

50. Knott P, Ruroede, K. One solution to managing risk during cutbacks in residency training programs.

Risk. 2000; 11:1. 35-48.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts and Posters:

1. Knott P, Beck D, Streeter J, Vogt E. Evaluating and Standardizing Traction X-Ray Methods Using

Surface Topography. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT)

Meeting. April, 2018. Dubrovnik, Croatia. [poster]

2. Knott P, Alam A, Muller A, Murray B, Pekovitch E. How Does Positioning of the Patient During

Imaging Effect Spinal Measurements? Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative

Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. April, 2018. Dubrovnik, Croatia. [poster]

3. Knott P, Beth J, Cassidy B, Chandler C, Murdoch V. The Relationship Between Standing vs.

Bending Trunk Rotation in the Evaluation of Spinal Deformity. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic

and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. April, 2018. Dubrovnik, Croatia. [poster]


4. Knott P, Sturm P, Lonner B, Cahill P, Betch M, McCarthy R, Kelly M, Lenke L, Betz R. Can

Radiography be Minimized in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Using Surface Topography? Scoliosis

Research Society, Annual Meeting. October, 2015. Minneapolis, MN.

5. Knott, P., Lonner, B., Smith, M., & Frommeyer, E. Development of a system of measurement for

anterior trunk asymmetry using surface topography. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and

Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2015. Katowice, Poland. [abstract]

6. Marti, C., Glassman, S., Knott, P., Carreon, L., & Hresko, M. Attitudes towards scoliosis specific

exercises among Scoliosis Research Society surgeons: An online survey conducted in 2015. Society

on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2015. Katowice,

Poland. [abstract]

7. Knott P, Davis S, Harrison A, Larson C. The Effect of Unilateral Backpack Carrying on Posture

and Balance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative

Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2013, Chicago, IL. [abstract]

8. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Betsch M, Hund R. The reproducibility of Surface Topography Measurements

of the Trunk in Patients with Normal and Increased Body Mass Index (BMI). Scoliosis Research

Society, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), July 2012, Istanbul, Turkey.

[Poster 548]

9. Knott P, Musto J, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. The Evaluation of Balance in Adolescents with

Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques

(IMAST), July 2012, Istanbul, Turkey. [Poster 590]

10. Knott P, Micke T, Woodworth J, Peterson B, Ziberna T, Mardjetko S. Detecting Small Changes in

Spinal Deformity Using Surface Topography. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on

Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), July 2012, Istanbul, Turkey. [Poster 540]

11. Knott P, Musto J, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. The relationship between scoliosis and balance in a

population of adolescents with AIS. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment

(SOSORT) Meeting. May 2012, Milan, Italy. [abstract]


12. Knott P, McGirk M, Markovic A. Radiation exposure to staff members during traction x-rays.

Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2012,

Milan, Italy. [poster]

13. Knott P, Techy F, Cotter T, Jansen L, Kove P, Loving J, Poletis K. Retrospective analysis of

immediate in-brace correction of scoliosis attainable in patients with AIS. Society on Scoliosis,

Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2012, Milan, Italy. [abstract]

14. Knott P, Anderson C, Werner M, Wilson H. The effects of scoliosis bracing on parent and child

perception of adolescent’s quality of life. Society on Scoliosis, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative

Treatment (SOSORT) Meeting. May 2012, Milan, Italy. [abstract]

15. Knott P, Thompson S, Mardjetko S. A Descriptive Analysis of Lateral Spondylolisthesis in Patients

with Adult Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal

Techniques (IMAST), July 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark. [poster #248]

16. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Frerich JM, Hertzler K. Comparison of Radiographic and Surface

Topography Measurements in Adolescent Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, International

Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), July 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark. [poster #523]

17. Siljander M, Knott P, Mardjetko S. The Effect of Patient Positioning During Radiographs on

Resulting Cobb Angle Measurements. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on

Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), July 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark. [poster #683]

18. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Rollet M, Baute S, Riemenschneider M, Muncie L. Evaluation of the

reproducibility of the formetric 4D measurements for scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society,

International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST), July 2010, Toronto. [poster]

19. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Kim R, Cotter, T, Techy F, Rollet M. A comparison of cobb angles measured

using axial loaded supine MRI and standing radiographs in patients with adolescent idiopathic

scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques

(IMAST), July 2010, Toronto. [poster]

20. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Dunn M, et al. Evaluating the influence of patient positioning on the

accuracy of Ortelius 800 measurements for scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, International

Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST); July 2008; Hong Kong. [poster]


21. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Dunn M et al. Sagittal T1 Tilt Angle and the Correlation with Various

Parameters Influencing Sagittal Balance. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on

Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST); July 2008; Hong Kong. [poster]

22. Knott P, Mardjetko S. Verifying the reliability of the Ortelius 800 in the assessment of adolescent

scoliosis. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Section on Orthopaedics, October 2005;

Washington, DC. [abstract]

23. Knott P, Mardjetko S, Maguire E, Chicoine B. Perioperative complications in a cohort of adult

down syndrome patients undergoing cervical spine surgery. North Chicago Veteran’s Administration

Medical Center Research Fair; March 2005; North Chicago, IL. [poster]

24. Mardjetko S, Basobas L, Lubicky J, et al. A longitudinal retrospective study to determine the

incidence and risk of progression of spondylolisthesis in children with spina bifida. World Spine II

Second Interdisciplinary Congress on Spine Care; August, 2003; Chicago, IL. [abstract]

25. Mardjetko S; Lubicky J; Knott P; Basobas L. A longitudinal retrospective study to determine the

incidence and risk of progression of spondylolisthesis in children with spina bifida. [abstract]

a. European Spine Society Meeting, September 2002; Nantes, France.

b. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Annual Meeting, September 2002; Seattle, WA.

c. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Section on Orthopaedics, October, 2002; Boston,

MA.

d. North American Spine Society (NASS) Meeting, July 2003; Maui, HI.

26. Mardjetko SM; Knott PT, Basobas LB, Lubicky JP. Survey of the cervical spine in a population of

adults with down syndrome. [abstract]

a. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Annual Meeting, September 2002; Seattle, WA.

b. World Spine II Second Interdisciplinary Congress on Spine Care; August 2003; Chicago, IL.

27. Mardjetko SM, Knott PT, Basobas LB, Lubicky JP. Surgical management of the cervical spine in a

population of adults with down syndrome. [abstract]

a. Scoliosis Research Society, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST),

July 2003; Rome, Italy.

b. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), March, 2004; San Francisco, CA.


28. Knott PT. Methods of post-operative deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis after total joint

arthroplasty: an outcome study to evaluate effectiveness and cost. Illinois Orthopaedic Society

Meeting, Summer 1996; Paris, France. [Abstract]

CME Courses:

1. Knott P (ed.), Mardjetko S, Liu X, Thometz J, Kim R. Strategies for Reducing X-Ray Exposure

in Pediatric Spine Patients. North American Spine Society. Online Education CME Course.

http://www.spine.org Published 2012.

Editorials:

1. Negrini S, Betttany-Saltikov J, DeMauroy JC, Durmala J, Grivas T, Knott P, Kotwicki T, Maruyama T,

O’Brien JP, Parent E, Rigo M, Romano M, Stikeleather L, Villagrasa M, Zaina F. Letter to the Editor

Concerning: “Active self-correction and task-oriented exercises reduce spinal deformity and improve

quality of life in subjects with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Results of a randomized controlled

trial.” By Monticone M, et. al. [editorial] European Spine Journal (Aug 2014).

2. Knott P. Postgraduate education for the physician assistant: where are we heading? [editorial] J of the

Phys Asst Ed, 2008; 19:3: 6-7.

3. Knott PT. PA’s and doctoral degrees. [editorial] Physician Assistant, 2002; 27:2:11.

Book Chapters:

1. Frosch DR, Knott PT. Casting and splinting. In: Dehn, RW, Asprey, DP eds. Essential Clinical Procedures.

3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 2012.

2. Knott P, Riboh M. Chapter 11: Imaging of the chest. In: Frownfelter, D, Dean, E eds. Cardiovascular

and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence to Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier, 2012.

3. Frosch DR, Knott PT. Casting and splinting. In: Dehn, RW, Asprey, DP eds. Essential Clinical Procedures.

2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 2006: 275-294.


4. Knott PT. Hip fracture. In: Sajatovic, LS. et al. eds. The Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health. 1st ed.

New York: Springer Publishing Company, 2006: 422-423.

5. Knott PT. Imaging of the chest. In: Frownfelter, D, Dean, E eds. Principles and Practice of Cardiopulmonary

Physical Therapy. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier, 2005: 163-168.

6. Frosch DR., Knott PT. Casting and splinting. In: Dehn, RW, Asprey, DP eds. Clinical Procedures for

Physician Assistants, 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 2001.

Other Publications:

1. Knott P. Hire a physician assistant? Great idea, but how do I find one? The Bulletin: Lake County Medical

Society; February, 1999:4.

2. Knott P. Physician assistants bring value & expertise to medical practice. Chicago Medicine. 1998;

101:23:14-15.

3. Knott P. Physician assistants finding their place in Lake County. The Bulletin: Lake County Medical Society;

October, 1998:4.

Scholarly Service

1. Editorial Reviewer. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017 to present.

2. Editorial Reviewer. Gait and Posture, 2017 to present.

3. Editorial Reviewer. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2017 to present.

4. Editorial Reviewer. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2017 to present.

5. Editorial Reviewer. Academic Medicine, 2016 to present.

6. Editorial Reviewer. Spine Journal, 2015 to present.

7. Editorial Reviewer. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 2009 to present.

8. Editorial Reviewer. J Gerontol, 2009 to 2012.

9. Section Editor on Postgraduate Education. J of the Phys Asst Ed, 2008 to 2013.

10. Editorial Board Member. J of the Phys Asst Ed, 2006 to 2011.

11. Editorial Board Member. PA Source: Medical Education Systems, 2000 to 2002.


Other Service:

Academic

Inter-University (DePaul / RFUMS) Level:

Alliance Oversight Committee, 2014 to present.

Alliance Academic Committee (co-chair), 2013 to present.

Alliance Pathways Admissions Committee, 2013 to 2016.

Alliance Curriculum, Seminar and Faculty Committee, 2013 to 2016.

Alliance Health Professions Advisory Committee, 2013 to 2016.

University Level:

New Program Task Force, 2015 to 2016.

Financial Sustainability Committee, 2014 to 2015.

Provost’s Academic Council, 2014 to 2015.

President’s Cabinet, 2013 to 2015.

University Strategic Planning Committee, 2007 to 2015.

Compensation Committee, 2007 to 2013.

College of Pharmacy, Faculty Leadership Committee, 2009 to 2014.

Strategic Planning Steering Committee, 2011 to 2012.

Academic Partnership Steering Committee, 2010 to 2011.

Rosalind Franklin University Academic Medical Center Consortium, Team Leader, 2009 to 2011.

North Central Accreditation Planning Committee, 2006 to 2007.

Cultural Competency Committee, 2005 to 2009.

University Climate Assessment Committee, 2006 to 2007.

Task Force on Clinical Practice, 2005 to 2008.

Community Outreach Committee, 2005 to 2008.

Compliance Committee, 2005 to 2008.

Strategic Planning Committees: S1-5 Quality Workforce Issues; S5-6 Cost Allocation Models;

S5-3 Budget Planning; 2004 to 2005.

Faculty Assessment Committee, Chairman, 2003 to 2004.

Marketing Committee, 2002 to 2007.

Insurance and Benefits Committee, 2002 to 2007.

Mission Based Management Committee, Chairman, 2001 to 2003.

University Senate, 1997 to 2002.

University Budget Committee, 2001 to 2006.

Sabbatical Leave Committee, 2000 to 2004.


College of Health Professions Level:

Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, 2005 to 2010.

CHP Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1998-2004.

CHP Professional Affairs Committee, 1997 to 2012.

CHP Curriculum Committee, 1996 to 2008.

CHP Interdisciplinary Research Committee, 1999 to 2004.

Multi-disciplinary Distance Education Committee, 1999 to 2000.

MDEC Subcommittee on Marketing and Management, 1999 to 2000.

Professional

External Consultant for New Program Development: Johnson & Wales Univ. 2017-present.

External Consultant for Program Review: Mount Saint Mary’s University, New York 2015.

External Consultant for Program Review: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education (CCNY),

2015.

External Consultant for Program Review: Indiana University, 2016, 2015.

External Consultant for Program Review: York College (CUNY), 2014.

External Consultant for College Policy Review: Mt. Union University, 2014.

External Consultant for Program Review: Shenandoah University, 2014.

External Consultant for Program Review: Johnson & Whales University, 2013, 2014.

External Consultant for Program Development: Mercyhurst University, 2013.

External Consultant for Program Development: Eastern Michigan University, 2012.

External Consultant for Program Review: George Washington University, Office of the Dean, 2012.

External Consultant for Program Development: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2010.

External Consultant for Program Development: Pennsylvania State University, 2009.

External Consultant for Program Review: Nova Southeastern University, Office of the Provost,

2009.

External Consultant for Program Review: Rocky Mountain College, Office of the President. 2007-08

External Consultant for Program Development: State University of New York, Upstate Medical

Campus, 2006-08.

External Consultant for Program Development: Mount Union College, 2006-07.

Member, Education and Services Committee, Arthritis Foundation, Illinois Chapter. 2004 to 2007.

External Consultant for the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in review of

Physician Assistant Curriculum, 2006.


ARC-PA, Site Visit Team Member; 1997 to 2005. Participated in site visits to Universities in: New

York, 1997; Ohio, 1998; Louisiana, 1999; New York, 1999; Pennsylvania, 1999; Pennsylvania,

2000, Oregon, 2003; New York, 2003.

External Consultant for Professional Curriculum Review, State University of New York at Stony

Brook, July, 2004.

Community

St. Edward Central Catholic High School Board, 2006 to 2009; Executive Committee, 2006 to

2009.

Healthy Families Grant Project, 2005 to 2013.

HealthReach Immunization Initiative, Volunteer, Fall 2000 to 2013.

Lake County Community Health Partnership, Steering Committee, Spring 2000 to 2013;

Immunization Committee, Winter 1999-2000.

"Kids First" Health Fair, Lake County Health Department (providing free school physicals

to needy children), 1998 to 2013.

Medical Volunteer, High School Sports Physical Program, Fox Valley Orthopaedic

Associates, 1992 to 2002.

Fundraising Committee Chairman, St. Thomas More Parish, 2002 to 2004.

Religious Education Teacher, St. Thomas More Parish, 9th and 10th grades, 1997-1998.

St. Thomas More School Board, 1993-1994.

Teaching:

University Courses Currently Teaching:

1. HLTH 120 Introduction to the Health Professions (@ DePaul University) (2qh) 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

2014, 2013*

2. HPAS 510 General Medicine II (Fluids and Electrolytes Unit) Winter 2018, 2017, 2016 Unit

Coordinator, Winter 2015

3. HPAS 510 General Medicine II (Nephrology Unit) Unit Coordinator, Winter 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

4. HMTD551 Leadership in the Healthcare Environment (3qh) Course Director Spring, 2018, 2017, 2016,

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004*

5. HPAS528 Research and Statistics (3 qh) Course Director, Fall 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013,

2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000*

6. HPAS 501 General Medicine I (Neurology Unit) 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009;

Unit Coordinator, Fall 2008, 2007, 2006

7. HPAS513 Physical Examination (3 qh) 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009,

2008, 2007; Course Director, Winter, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,


1997, 1996.

8. HPAS646 Advanced Physical Examination (2 qh) 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, Course Director,

Spring 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000,

1999, 1998, 1997*

9. HPAS 520 General Medicine III (Musculoskeletal Unit) Unit Coordinator, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013,

2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

10. HPAS523 Clinical Procedures (3 qh) Course Instructor, Spring 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013,

2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

Past Courses Taught:

1. YPHP606 Pharmacy Skills Lab IV, EKG Skills (2qh) Unit Coordinator, Fall, 2012*.

2. HMTD501 Cultural Competency in Medicine (2 qh) Small Group Instructor, Winter, 2012-13, 2011-

12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09

3. HMTD500 Interprofessional Health Teams (2 qh) Small Group Instructor, Fall 2012, 2011, 2010,

2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004.

4. HPAS502 Introduction to EKG Interpretation (2 qh) Course Director, Fall 2009, 2008*.

5. PAS511 Introduction to Imaging (2 qh) Course Director, Winter, 2003-04, 2002-03 *

6. PAS526 Computer Applications I (1 qh) Course Director, Summer 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,

1997, 1996*

7. PAS545 Principles of Surgery (3 qh) Course Director, Spring 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995*

8. PAS522 Clinical Decision Making II (3 qh) Course Director, Spring, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

9. PAS512 Clinical Decision Making I (3 qh) Course Director, Winter, 2000-01, 1999-00, 98-99, 97-98,

96-97*

10. PAS640 Research Methodology (2 qh) Course Director, Fall, 1999, 1998, 1997*

11. PAS527 Computer Applications II (2 qh) Course Director, Fall 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997*

12. PAS620 Current Topics in Postgraduate Medicine and Surgery (3 qh) Course Director, Spring, 1998,

1997*

13. PAS535 Clinical Laboratory Medicine (4 qh) Course Director, Fall 1997, 1996*

14. PAS689 Independent Study (3 qh) Course Director, Fall 1996.

* Indicates new course development


Doctoral Dissertations Supervised:

1. “Program Directors’ Impressions of Accreditation Impact” Regina Chen, PhD Candidate.

Rush University, Chicago. (Committee Member) In Progress.

2. “Sagittal Balance: Population knowledge, measurement, and non-surgical intervention.”

Larry Cohen PhD Candidate, Sydney University, Australia. (Committee Member) In

Progress.

3. “Three Dimensional Ultrasound Approach to Predict the Progression of Scoliosis.” Quang

N. Vo, PhD Candidate, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary,

Alberta, Canada. (Committee Member) Defended, September, 2016.

4. “Assessment of Sagittal Plane Deformity in Adults With Long-Term Spinal Fusion” Pamela

Morrison, DSc Candidate, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. (Committee

Member) Defended, November, 2015.

5. “Readiness for Interprofessional Learning” Elana Min, PhD Candidate, Rosalind Franklin

University. (Committee Member) Defended, April, 2015.

6. “Perception of Body Image in Adolescents with Scoliosis” Megan Dunn, PhD Candidate,

Trident University, Cypress, CA. (Committee Chair) Defended, February 2013.

Masters Theses Supervised:

1. “The Effect of Leg Length Discrepancy on Spine, Pelvis, Leg and Foot Measurements.” Angela

Obermeier, PA-S; Alyssa Ribaudo, PA-S; Ellen Rohan, PA-S. (In Progress)

2. “Examining the Sensitivity of the Formetric Score in Measuring Trunk Deformity” EllaMarie Rakowski,

PA-S; Leah Resnick, PA-S; Annie Zupan, PA-S. (In Progress).

3. “Measuring Core Muscle Strength as a Function of Maintenance of Posture Over Time” Monika

Cieszynski, PA-S; Valentina Djordjevic, PA-S; Monika Dzierzanowski, PA-S; Matthew Chernikovich,

PA-S. Defended March, 2018.


4. “Evaluating and Standardizing Traction X-Ray Methods Using Surface Topography” Elizabeth Vogt,

PA-S; Danielle Beck, PA-S; Jacqueline Streeter, PA-S. Defended March, 2018.

5. “The relationship between standing vs. bending trunk rotation in the evaluation of spinal deformity”

Jennifer Beth, PA-S; Brianne Cassidy, PA-S; Clare Chandler, PA-S; Victoria Murdoch, PA-S. Defended

March, 2018.

6. “The Change in Posture During Positioning for Different Imaging Procedures” Arsala Alam, PA-S;

Breanne Murray, PA-S; Alexandra Muller, PA-S; Erin Pekovich, PA-S. Defended March, 2018.

7. “The effect of pregnancy on spinal posture” Hannah Scheidewend PA-S, Kristin Mayer PA-S.

Defended March, 2017.

8. “Evaluation of the Multiple Mini Interview Process at Rosalind Franklin University” Ashley Aydt PA-S,

Sumeet Gossain M-2, Molly Janda PA-S, Matthew Martinek PA-S, Marcy Spalsbury PA-S, Diana Tam

PA-S. Defended, May, 2016.

9. “Analysis of Microcurves in Patients With Spinal Deformity” Katie Loerch PA-S; Wendy Tan PA-S;

Ashley Yusam PA-S. Defended, May, 2016.

10. “Assessment of Leg Length Differences Using Surface Topography” Shellice Castellanos PT-S. Spring,

2015. (DPT Capstone Project)

11. “Balance Assessment Using Spinal Column Scanning” Madison Henry PA-S; Alison Glinski PA-S.

Defended, March 2015.

12. “Changes in Spinal Posture During Running” Carolyn Draus M2; David Moravec M2; Adam Kopiec

M3. Fall, 2014. (MDDR Project)

13. “An Analysis of Balance in patients with AIS” Rachel Hughes PA-S; Jenna Sniegowski PA-S; Lauren

Vandeventer PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

14. “Measurement of Atlantodens Interval in Cervical Spine Films” Lea Bressler PA-S; Jamie Gibbons PA-

S; Lea Wargolet PA-S; Defended, March 2014.


15. “Analysis of the change in Mean Electrical Axis that occurs with variance in EKG electrode placement”

Tilak Pokharel PA-S; Melissa Verhaar PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

16. “Gait changes in adults after scoliosis fusion” Tatum Bohls PA-S; Kelly Magoon PA-S; Jillian Stegman

PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

17. “Changes in gait following correction of scoliosis in adolescents” Claire Bareiss PA-S; Julie Bauer PA-S;

Elise Piccionne PA-S; Kelsey Quinn PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

18. “Changes in gait and spinal posture after total hip replacement” Todd Bryce PA-S; Kami Harris PA-S;

Defended, March 2014.

19. “Scanning the anterior trunk in patients with Pectus Excavatum using surface topography” Alicia Schultz

PA-S; Elliot Johnson PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

20. “Gait patterns using different running shoes” Jessica Francom PA-S; Eric Goodeyne PA-S; Mark

Whitney PA-S; Defended, March 2014.

21. “ The effect of tourniquet time on total knee arthroplasty: Intra-operative and short-term patient

outcomes. Cara Morawski, PA-S; Caitlyn Metzger, PA-S; Holly Myers, PA-S; defended, March 2013.

22. “The Effect of a Unilateral Shoulder Load on Spinal Posture” Sarah Davis PA-S, Ashley Harrison PA-S,

Carly Larson PA-S; defended, March 2013.

23. “Evaluating the Segmental Motion of Vertebrae Adjacent to a Spinal Fusion using the Formetric 4D”

Ashley Brower PA-S, Nea Harkness PA-S; defended, March, 2013.

24. “Measurement of Immediate In-Brace Correction of Scoliosis in Adolescents.” Lisa Jansen PA-S, Pam

Kove PA-S, Kelly Poletis PA-S, Jeremy Loving PA-S; defended March, 2012.

25. “The Detection of Small Changes in Surface Topography.” Brigette Peterson PA-S, Jessica Woodworth

PA-S, Theresa Jaeger PA-S, Tracy Ziberna PA-S; defended March, 2012.

26. “The Effect of Jaw Position and Orthodontics on Scoliosis.” Dan Veronie PA-S, Jackie Tran PA-S,

Jacqueline Hunt PA-S, Kristian Green PA-S; defended March, 2012.


27. “The Establishment of Normal Parameters for the Romberg Test in Normal Adults.” Audrey Jones PA-

S, Danielle Hoppe PA-S, Jeffrey Bell PA-S, Joshua Newman PA-S, Melissa Epstein PA-S; defended

March, 2012.

28. The Psychological Effects of Scoliosis Bracing in the Adolescent Population.” Courtney Anderson PA-S,

Mia Werner PA-S; (with Helen Wilson, PhD); defended March, 2012.

29. “The Effect of Time-Averaged Scans on the Reproducibility of Trunk Surface Topography

Measurements in the Evaluation of AIS.” Lara Mack PA-S, Nishi Patel PA-S, Lindsay Peters PA-S,

Kirstin Smith PA-S; defended March, 2011.

30. “The Effect of Menopause on the Progression of Adult Spinal Deformity.” Heather Hackbarth PA-S,

Gina McRoberts PA-S, Crystin Robbins PA-S; defended March, 2011.

31. “Strategies for Workplace Learning by Entry-Level Physician Assistants” Maura Polansky, MS, PA-C

for completion of the Masters in Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois, Chicago;

defended November, 2010.

32. “Evaluation of the Effect of Trunk Rotation on Subsequent X-Ray Cobb Angle Measurements.”

Matthew Siljander, M3, defended July, 2012.

33. “The Objective Measurement of Balance in Patients with Cervical Spinal Stenosis” Joseph Musto M-1,

Joshua Baksheshian M-1; in progress.

34. “A Retrospective Comparison of Cobb Angles Measured Using Surface Topography vs. Plain

Radiographs in the Evaluation of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Jason Frerich M3, Kristen Hertzler

M3; Defended June, 2012.

35. “An Analysis of Cervical Spine Radiographic Measurements in Patients with Spinal Deformity” William

Spalding M4; incomplete.

36. “Changes in Pulmonary Function and Electrical Axis Among Children with Idiopathic Adolescent

Scoliosis” Anne Hansen PA-S, Hodaka Abe PA-S, Tara O’Neill; defended March, 2011.


37. “The Reproducibility of Surface Topography Measurements Using the Formetric 4D Device in Assessing

Spinal Deformity in Patients with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis” Scott Baute PA-S, Laura Muncie PA-

S, Maggie Riemenschneider PA-S; defended March, 2011.

38. “Efficacy of surgical correction of spinal deformity in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta” Amy

Gerson PA-S, Kathleen Harley PA-S, Erin O’Neill PA-S; defended May, 2010.

39. “The financial impact of training PA students on a general surgery practice” Elizabeth Hindman PA-S,

Jenna Lakus PA-S, Elizabeth Petruska PA-S; defended May, 2010.

40. “Evaluating the Influence of Clinician Experience on the Accuracy of Ortelius 800 Measurements for

Scoliosis” Annalyse Strasburg PA-S, Jordan Stemer PA-S, Drew Lambourne PA-S; defended May, 2010.

41. “A Descriptive Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Curves in Ankylosing Spondylitis” Rachel Auerbach, Maria

Jaberg, Breanna Mayer, Michelle Thomas, Shalyn VanderBloemen, Allison Wichmann (With Curt Stilp);

defended May, 2009.

42. Radiographic Scatter Produced by Spinal Implants Made of Titanium vs. Vitallium” Matthew Spencer,

Alan Wilson, Shivani Patel; defended March, 2009.

43. “Improvement in Orthoscan Measurements Using More Stable Patient Positioning” Daniel Johnson,

Steven Cruze, Juliette Moore; defended March, 2009.

44. “The Relationship of the T1 Tilt Angle to Overall Spinal Balance” Janelle Kennedy, Tom McCall, Tara

Pullara; defended May, 2009.

45. “Analysis of Best Practices in the Care of Diabetes Patients in a Family Medicine Practice” Tabrez

Noorani, Andrea Overturf, Michelle Grim, Kelly Scholl, Cheney Chang, Lisa Gamalski; defended May,

2008.

46. “The Psychosocial Aspects Surrounding the Decision to Undergo Cervical Spine Fusion in Patients with

Down Syndrome” Emily Weber, Christopher Born, Kazuko Abe; Defended, June, 2008.

47. “Orthoscan Measurements and Their Relationship To Patient BMI” Tatiana Anthony, Jennifer Yatchek;

Defended, June, 2008.


48. “The Effect of Patient Positioning on the Reliability of Spinal Scoliosis Measurement” Kathleen

Bowman, Heather Carlson, Colleen Nelson; Defended May, 2007.

49. “Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Ortelius 800 Scanner in the Evaluation of

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Heather Eaton, Ryan Mansholt, Michael Meyer; Defended, March 2006.

50. Abduction Strength after Gamma Nail Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly” Steven

Aydt, Nichelle Pajeau; Defended, May 2006.

51. “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the NICASA After-School Program for Teens in Lake County”

Brooke Olson, Natalie Ellingson, Sarah Cunningham; Defended, March 2006.

52. “Identifying Fracture Patterns in Patients with Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine that will Predict

Outcome Measures” Michael Brown, Brad Jones, Don Larson, Ann Robinson; Defended, May 2006.

53. “Peri-operative Concerns in the Downs Syndrome Patient undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery” Erin

McGuire; Defended, June 2005.

54. “The Influence of Gender on Graduate PA Salaries” Lauren Kraus, Kathryn MacCallum; Defended, June

2005.

55. “Educational Needs of Generation X Students and Residents” Andrew Herber, Jon Niewolny; Defended,

June 2005.

56. “Evaluation of the Orthoscan Device in Adolescent Scoliosis” Stephanie McKee, Tiffany Geier, Crystal

Grund, Kristin Ameson, Kara Fisher; Defended, June 2005.

57. “Screening for Hyperlipidemia by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practioners” Andrew Lange, MS,

Christopher Lam, MS; Defended June 2004.

58. “Bracing versus Activity Modification in the Treatment of Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes” Katelyn

Beland, MS; Megan Cloud, MS; Amanda Jordan, MS; Defended June 2003.

59. “Screw Movement Using the Atlantis Plating System in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion”

Jayson Coble, MS; Jeremy Raulie, MS; Seda Barzegar, MS; Defended June 2003.


60. “Referral Patterns of Primary Care Physicians” Leigh Pitts, MS; Lisa Strada, MS; Tracey Zieman, MS;

Defended June, 2003.

61. “The Incidence of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis in Children with Spina Bifida” Elizabeth Golden, MS;

Emily Becker, MS; Amy Schoening, MS; Paul Ellis, MS. Defended June, 2002.

62. “An Evaluation of Outcomes in Type 3C Tibia Fractures Requiring Arterial Repair” Brian Riley, MS;

Chris Mayberry, MS. Defended June, 2002.

63. “An Evaluation of Outcomes in Peri-Prosthetic Femur Fractures Occuring between THA and TKA

Prostheses” Michael Heinrich, MS; Andrea Graves, MS; Stacey Twigg, MS. Defended, June 2002.

64. “Successful Coping Mechanisms in Patients With Serious Pelvic Fractures Requiring Long-Term

Immobilization” Jon Farm, MS; Julie Jones, MS. Defended June, 2002.

65. “What High-Risk Groups Might Benefit From OPCAB Surgery Rather Than Conventional CABG?”

Barry Smeltzer, MS; Shelly Edwards, MS. Defended June, 2002.

66. “An Evaluation of Post-Graduate Residency Training for Physician Assistants: analysis of salary and

benefits” Ian Mackey, MS; Christy Kuenen, MS; Curt Stilip, MS; Miranda Kheir, MS; Defended June,

2001.

67. “An Evaluation of Post-Graduate Residency Training for Physician Assistants: analysis of level of

responsibility” Jim Carlson, MS; David Miller, MS; Michael Anick, MS; Lisa Fohl, MS; Defended June,

2001.

68. “An Analysis of the Etiology of Acute Pars Intra-articularis Fractures in Young Athletes” Kathryn Miles,

MS; Jeff Roberts, MS; Todd VanHee, MS; Jessica Waldeck, MS; Defended June, 2001.

69. “An Analysis of the Outcome of Two Treatment Protocols for Acute Spondylosysis in Young Athletes”

Corina Gretch, MS; Jin Hong, MS; Christopher Kwong, MS; Jamie Ticgelaor, MS; Defended June, 2001.

70. “Assessment of Physician Assistant Student Perceptions, Educational Needs, and Behaviors” Patrick

Earl, MS, Todd Mundy, MS, Travis Wolf, MS; Defended June, 2000.


71. "Indicators of Quality in Physician Assistant Training Sites” Allison Baxter-Guinta, MS, Charla Hagel,

MS, Kate Kozlowski, MS; Defended June, 2000.

72. "Analysis of Two Acute Treatment Protocols for Stroke” Amy Filstead, MS; Defended June, 2000.

73. "Evaluation of the Need for Post-Operative Drains After Total Joint Arthroplasty" Shannon Lee, MS,

Darryk Modracek, MS, Lawrence O'Malley, MS; Defended, June 2000.

74. “Recovery of Strength after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” Mary Cowski, MS, John-David

Michels, MS; Defended June, 2000.

75. "Prevention of Human Papilloma Virus in Navy Recruits” Kevin Mottinger, MS, Joline Ackerson, MS,

Jennifer Saunders, MS; Defended June, 2000.

76. “A Meta-Analysis of the Role of Estrogen in Depression” Jennifer Sypherd, MS, PA, Carmen Weber,

MS, PA, Robin Tangy, MS, PA; Defended May 1999.

77. "Analysis of Cost Effectiveness and Functional Outcome in both Hemi-Arthroplasty and ORIF of

Femoral Neck Fractures” Lauren Donald MS, PA, and Kristin Wegner MS, PA; Defended, May 1999.

78. "Pilon Fracture of the Tibial Plafond: a retrospective analysis in search of predictors of good functional

outcome” Jamee Ambariantz MS, PA, Mat Sweeney MS, PA, and Ryan Pock MS, PA; Defended, May

1999.

79. "Predictors of Positive Functional Outcome in Pelvic Ring Fractures” Timothy Byker MS, PA;

Defended, May 1999.

80. "Predictors of Functional Outcome in the Treatment of Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius”

Stephanie Grahek MS, PA and Robin Wall MS, PA; Defended, May 1999.

81. “Physician Assistant Student and Faculty Perceptions of PA Residency Training Programs” Brian

Hennig, MS, PA, and Vicki Fishfader, MS, PA; Defended, May 1999.

82. “Evaluation of the Post Operative Effects of Rectus Femoris Transfer on Cadence, Stride Length, and

Velocity in Children With Cerebral Palsy” Lauree Cameron, MS, PA-C, Caroline Peterson MS, PA-C,

Annette Husske MS, PA-C; Defended June 1998.


83. “Comparison of Physician Assistant Programs’ Curriculum and Prerequisites to Determine Uniformity of

Educational Experience” Mary Thoma MS, PA-C; Defended June 1998.

84. “The Use of Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation in the Treatment of Breast Cancer” Stephanie

Rosenberg MS, PA-C, Erin Rogers MS, PA-C, and Marjorie Freeze MS, PA-C; Defended June 1998.

85. “A Study of the Cost Effectiveness of a Physician Assistant Service in Comparison to an Intern/Resident

Service at a Large Teaching Hospital” James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C; Defended December, 1997.

86. “Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels and its Relation to Documented Bone Metastasis in the Post Radical

Prostatectomy Patient” William Religo, MS, PA-C; Defended, May, 1997.

87. “Frequency and Effectiveness of Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients

with Carotid Artery Stenosis” John Manning, MS, PA-C; Defended, May, 1997.

88. “Fascial Wound Dehiscence: Influencing Factors and Incidence” Gina Calabrese, MS, PA-C; Defended,

May, 1997.

89. “Analysis of Shin Splint Etiologies” Holly Rasmussen, MS, PA-C and Brett Rasmussen, MS, PA-C;

Defended, May, 1997.

90. “The Role of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disease” Kari Thomas, MS, PA-C; Defended, May, 1997.

91. “The Effect of Timing on Outcome of Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery” Todd Luft, MS, PA-C and Ehrich

Bean, MS, PA-C; Defended, May, 1997.

Invited Lectures:

National and International

1. “Using Surface Topography in Orthopaedic Research and Clinical Care” Continuing Education

Conference, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR; January, 2018.

2. “Navigating the Challenges of Academic Retirement Planning” PAEA Annual Conference, Denver,

CO, October, 2017.


3. “Using Surface Topography in Orthopaedic Research and Clinical Care” Continuing Education

Conference, Physical Therapy Department, Hunter College, New York, NY, October, 2017.

4. “PA’s in Research” Keynote Address, Annual Research Poster Day, Northwestern University, Chicago.

April, 2017.

5. “Using Surface Topography in Orthopaedic Research and Clinical Care” Monthly Spine Conference,

Leatherman Spine Institute, Norton Healthcare, March, 2017. Louisville, KY.

6. “Surface Topography in Spine Research” Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai

Medical Center, January, 2017. Bronx, NY.

7. “Introduction to 3D Spine Analysis using Surface Topography” Resident Continuing Education

Conference, Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, January, 2016. Albany, NY.

8. “Musculoskeletal Workforce Needs: Are PA’s and NP’s the Solution?” Symposium at the American

Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, June, 2015. Providence, RI.

9. “Presidential Address” Keynote at the SOSORT Annual Conference, May, 2015. Katowice, Poland.

10. “Growth of the PA Profession: Implications” Physician Assistant Education Association. Past-

Presidents Luncheon. Memphis, TN; October 2013.

11. “Imaging Techniques and Patient Evaluation” Half-Day Course on Non-Operative Management,

Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Lyon France; September, 2013.

12. “Certificate Program: Preparing for Successful ARC-PA Accreditation” Physician Assistant Education

Association (PAEA). Alexandria, VA; March 2013. (with Mary Bondy, Dave Asprey, and Gene Jones.)

13. “Planning and Management for Successful Growth of the PA Profession: Macro and micro views.”

Annual Meeting of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Seattle, WA; November

2012. (with Christopher Looby, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management).

14. “Certificate Program: Preparing for Successful ARC-PA Accreditation” Annual Meeting of the Physician

Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Seattle, WA; November 2012. (with Tony Miller, Mary Bondy

and Dave Asprey.)


15. “Academic Law: a workshop for faculty, deans and administrators” Faculty Development Institute,

Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Seattle, WA; November 2012. (With Patricia

Bergeson, JD and Margaret Schumacher, PA-C, MJ).

16. Strategies for reducing x-ray exposure in the management of adolescents with scoliosis” Schroth

Certification Course, Spinal Dynamics Inc. Milwaukee, WI. February, 2012.

17. “Academic Law: a workshop for faculty, deans and administrators” Faculty Development Institute,

Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). NewOrleans, LA; November, 2011. (With Patricia

Bergeson, JD and Margaret Schumacher, PA-C, MJ).

18. “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Radiculopathy” Annual Meeting of Physician Assistants in

Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS), 2011, Chicago, IL.

19. “Evaluation and Management of the Adolescent Spine Patient” Annual Meeting of Physician Assistants

in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS), 2011, Chicago, IL.

20. “The Evaluation of Physician Assistants in Clinical Practice” Annual Midwest Clinical Conference and

Technology Summit, The Chicago Medical Society, Lombard, IL; March, 2010.

21. “Improving Teaching Effectiveness,” Upstate Medical Center, State University of New York, Syracuse,

NY; January, 2010.

22. “The Break-Up: How and when to effectively cut ties with a clinical preceptor,” Physician Assistant

Education Association Annual Meeting, Portland, OR; November, 2009. (With Elana Min, MMS, PA-C

and Mariclare Barrett, MS, PA-C)

23. “Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Surgical Management, present and future” American Association of

Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA) Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL; October, 2009.

24. “Managing the Difficult Student” Faculty Development Institute, Physician Assistant Education

Association (PAEA); National Webinar; April, 2009. (With Patricia Bergeson, JD and Elana Min, MMS,

PA-C)


25. “Development of a Peer Review Program in PA Education” Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT.

November, 2008.

26. Preventing Flat Back Syndrome: Understanding sagittal spinal balance” American Association of Surgical

Physician Assistants (AASPA) Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA; October, 2008.

27. “Academic Law: a two day workshop for faculty” Faculty Development Institute, Physician Assistant

Education Association (PAEA). Chicago, IL; April, 2008. (With Patricia Bergeson, JD).

28. “Strategies for Dealing with the Problem Student: Advice from a Faculty Member, Program Director,

and University Attorney” Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Annual Meeting, Tucson,

AZ; October, 2007. (With Elana Min, PA-C and Patricia Bergeson, JD)

29. “Common Legal Issues in Postgraduate Training” Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)

Annual Meeting, Quebec, Canada; October, 2006.

30. “Faculty Shortages” (Moderator) Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual

Conference, Chicago, IL, October, 2006.

31. “Artificial Disc Replacement” The American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA)

Annual Meeting; Lincolnwood, IL; September, 2006.

32. “Marketing for the Graduate Physician Assistant” American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Gateways Student Leadership Development Program, San Francisco, CA, May, 2006.

33. “Identification and Management of Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis” American Academy of Physician

Assistants (AAPA), Orlando, FL, May, 2005.

34. “Spondylolysis in the Young Athlete: An Under-recognized Cause of Low Back Pain” American

Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Orlando, FL, May, 2005.

35. “Marketing Your Practice” American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Gateways Student

Leadership Development Program, Orlando, FL, May, 2005.


36. “Current Trends in Physician Assistant Education” (Representing the APAP Board of Directors), Annual

Meeting of the National Association of Advisors to the Health Professions (NAAHP), Washington, DC,

June, 2004.

37. “Meet the Deans” (Representing the APAP Board of Directors), Annual Meeting of the National

Association of Advisors to the Health Professions (NAAHP), Washington, DC, June, 2004.

38. “Medical Education for Generation X: effective teaching for surgical residents” Grand Rounds,

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. November, 2003.

39. “Medical Education for Generation X: new strategies for teaching and motivating students and

residents.” Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lutheran General Hospital, Park

Ridge, IL. September, 2003.

40. “Leadership” and “Practice Marketing” American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Gateways

Student Leadership Development Program. New Orleans, LA; May, 2003.

41. “Developing Effective Leadership” Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-Annual

Conference, Boston, MA; May, 2002.

42. “Improving Teaching Through the Use of Peer Review” with Frosch, Don. Association of Physician

Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-Annual Conference, Boston, MA; May, 2002.

43. “Measurement in Research” with LaBarbera, Dawn. Association of Physician Assistant Programs

(APAP) Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM, October, 2001.

44. “Medical Education for Generation X: new strategies for teaching and motivating students.” Finch

University Educational Grand Rounds, August, 2001.

45. “A Novel Way to Use Benchmarking in the Process of PA Program Self-Evaluation” Association of

Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 2001.

46. “Medical Education for Generation X: teaching and motivating students in a new millennium.”

Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-annual Conference, Washington DC;

October, 2000.


47. “How to recruit the Best Faculty and Staff” Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-

annual Conference, Washington DC; October, 2000.

48. "Development of a Successful PA-Physician Team” American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

National Conference, Chicago, IL; May, 2000.

49. “Development of an Infection Control Policy” LaBarbera, Dawn, MS, PA-C and Knott, Patrick, MS, PA-

C Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-Annual Conference, Chicago, IL; May,

2000.

50. “The Future of Post-Graduate Training for Physician Assistants” Association of Physician Assistant

Programs (APAP) Semi-annual Conference, Austin, TX; October, 1999.

51. “Learning Style Assessment in Physician Assistant Education” Knott, Patrick, MS, PA-C & Morton-Rias,

Dawn, MS, PA-C. Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-Annual Conference,

Atlanta, GA; May, 1999.

52. "Development of a Learning Objectives Database" Knott, Patrick, MS, PA-C & Southard, Douglas,

PhD, PA-C. Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) Semi-Annual Conference, Salt Lake

City, UT; May, 1998.

53. "Implications of the PEW Report” Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) Annual Conference,

Oak Brook, IL. October, 1998.

54. "The Hospitalist Concept: Where do PA's fit in?" Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA)

Annual Conference, Oak Brook, IL. October, 1998.

55. “Common Overuse Syndromes” Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS) Annual Conference, Iowa City,

IA. October, 1996.

56. “Work-Related Upper Extremity Injuries” Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) Annual

Conference, Chicago, IL. October 1996.

57. “Orthopaedic Trauma” Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) Annual Conference, Chicago,

IL. October 1993.


58. “Shoulder Injuries” Delnor Hospital Medical Education Conference, Geneva IL. April, 1991.

59. “Biomechanics of the Shoulder” Aquatic Physical Therapy Resources Conference, Wheaton, IL. March,

1990.

60. “Medical Coverage of Sporting Events” Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, Residents

Conference, Glenview, IL. August, 1987; August 1988.

61. “Treatment of Orthopaedic Injuries” Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, Athletic Trainers

Conference, Glenview, IL. September through May, 1986, 1987, 1988.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

1. EKG Interpretation for 3rd Year Medical Students (3 day course). Chicago Medical School, Summer,

2009.

2. “Medical Photography” Pathologists’ Assistant Program, July 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, March 2009.

3. “Why Back Surgery Fails: Understanding Sagittal Balance” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine,

January, 2009.

4. “Introduction to Imaging for the Physical Therapist” Physical Therapy Program; Fall, 2012, 2011, 2010,

2009, 2008, 2007, 2006.

5. “Introduction to Imaging Techniques” Pathologists’ Assistant Program; Winter 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009,

2008, 2007.

6. Perioperative Management of Adults with Down Syndrome” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine,

January, 2006.

7. “Evaluation and Management of Adult Spinal Deformity” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine;

December, 2004.

8. “Successful Inter-professional Care Models” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine; August, 2004.


9. “Evaluation of the Patient with Low Back Pain” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine; September,

2002.

10. “Nephrology/Urology for the Physical Therapist” Physical Therapy Department. Fall, 2009, 2008, 2007,

2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997.

11. “Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders” Physical Therapy Department. Fall, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005,

2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998.

12. "Metabolic Bone Disease, Bone Tumors, and Osteomyelitis" Physical Therapy Department. Fall, 2004,

2003, 2002, 1999, 1998.

13. "Soft Tissue and Bone Healing” Physical Therapy Department. Fall, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004,

2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998.

14. “Biomechanics of the ACL and PCL” Graduate Program, Physical Therapy Department. Spring, 1999,

1997.

15. “Diagnosis and Treatment of the ACL-Deficient Knee” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine.

August, 1997.

16. “Casting Techniques” Finch University of Health Sciences PA Program. April, 1995, April 1996.

17. “Metabolic Bone Disease” Finch University of Health Sciences PA Program. September, 1992.

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