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The following faculty members are experts on this healthcare topic and may be available to offer their unique perspective. To schedule an interview or to speak with them, please direct all inquiries to the following.

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Hatem Jaber, PT, MPT, DSc

Assistant Professor

Campus

Austin, TX

College

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Education

DSc in Physical Therapy - Loma Linda University Post Professional
MPT - Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Al Jabal Al Gharbi University

Research Interests

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sport-Related Injuries
Movement Science
Biopsychological Factors in Spine Rehabilitation

Areas of Expertise

Orthopedics
Research Methodology
Biostatistics
Movement Sciece

Mary P. Shotwell, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA

Professor, Interim Program Director, MOT/OTD Programs

Mary Shotwell

Campus

St. Augustine, FL

College

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Education

Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, University of Georgia
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, University of Georgia
PhD in Adult Education, University of Georgia
MS in Health Professions Education, Medical University of South Carolina
BS in Occupational Therapy, Temple University

Research Interests

Assessment Validation
Hippotherapy
Driver Rehabilitation
Mental Health in Veterans

Areas of Expertise

Pediatrics
Rehabilitation
Veteran Mental Health/Transitions
Curriculum Design
Research Methodology
Brain Injury
Hand and Work Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury

Lori Kupczynski, EdD

Professor, Doctor of Education

Lori Kupczynski, EdD

Campus

St. Augustine, FL

College

College of Health Sciences

Education

EdD in Educational Leadership, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
MA in English Literature and Language, St. Mary’s University
BA in Political Science, St. Mary’s University

Research Interests

Online Learning in Higher Education Settings
New and Emerging Technologies complementary to research with Adult Learners

Areas of Expertise

Educational Leadership
Research Methodology
Adult Education
English Literature and Language
Communication