CURRICULUM VITAE Name Dana L. Wild, PT, PhD, PCS Address The Department of Physical Therapy School of Health Professions The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas 77555-1144 Telephone (409) 772-3068 EDUCATION: Graduate University of Texas Medical Branch 2006 to 2009 Galveston, TX PhD in Population Health Sciences: Rehabilitation Sciences Curriculum Undergraduate 1984-1986 University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 1983 University of Houston at Clear Lake City Pasadena, TX CNS, Human Genetics, Marine Biology 1981-1983 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Pre-requisite for Physical Therapy Licensure Information/Registration Number: LICENSURE INFORMATION: Texas License # 1-47363 Certifications: BOARD CERTIFICATION: APTA Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist 2005 Recertified May 2013 Employment and Positions Held:
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Academic 2016-present University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy/ School of Health Professions Galveston, Texas Associate Professor with Tenure 2009-2016 University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy/ School of Health Professions Galveston, Texas Assistant Professor Tenure Track STAIRS Training Team 2001-2009 University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy/ School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas Assistant in Instruction STAIRS Training team Co Director of IMPRINTS Project Graduate Assistant 1988-1991 Andrews University Physical Therapy Department Berrien Springs, MI Adjunct Clinical Instructor 1988-1991 University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy/ School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas Adjunct Instructor Non Academic Positions 2009-present University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy Pediatric Chronic Care Clinic, Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic, and Early Childhood Intervention Evaluating Physical Therapist League City, TX
2006-2009 Hallmark Rehabilitation Friendswood and League City, TX Staff Physical Therapist 2003-2009 ECI Launch Galveston, TX Staff Physical Therapist III Center Coordinator for Clinical Education 2002-2003 BACH ECI Program Angleton, TX Staff Physical Therapist Center Coordinator for Clinical Education 1999-2002 UCP of Greater Houston Houston, TX Staff Physical Therapist 1997-1999 Healthsouth Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital Webster, TX. Senior Neuro Physical Therapist Center Coordinator for Clinical Education 1996-1997 TheraTX Texas City, TX Physical Therapy Supervisor Center Coordinator for Clinical Education 1993-1996 Rehab Without Walls Webster, TX Director of Physical Therapy 1992-1996 Denson Community Health Services League City, TX Staff Physical Therapist (part time) 1991-1994 Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital Webster, TX Senior Staff Physical Therapist 1986-1991 University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy Galveston, TX Physical Therapist III
Guest Instructor at UTMB- SHP for the following content areas: Vestibular Rehabilitation Summer 2000, 2001 Infection Control and Bandaging Techniques Spring 1987, 1998,1990,1991,1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 Burns and Wound Care Spring, 1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1996,1997 Whirlpool Lab Fall 1986,1987,1989,1990 CVA Labs Spring, 1987, 1988, 1989,1990,1991,1998 Spinal Cord Injury Labs Spring 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Wheelchair Labs Spring 1992,1994,1996,2000 Restraint Reduction Fall 1996 PNF Spring 1988,1989,1990,1991 Electrotherapy Labs Spring 1989, 1990, 1991 In SHP Occupational Therapy Program Presented Early Childhood Intervention Lecture for SHP OT Program, Fall 2004 Peer Reviewed Publications: PUBLISHED: A. ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS: Gibbs KA, Rohde RE, Sanders B, Acosta M, Wild DL. Staphylococcus and MRSA Prevalence in Physical Therapist Education Programs: Are Students at Risk? Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 32 (1) 65-69 March 2018.
B. OTHER: Texts Welsh RL, Graham JE, Karmarkar AM, Leland NE, Baillargeon JG, Wild DL, Ottenbacher KJ. Effects of Postacute Settings on Readmission Rates and Reasons for Readmission Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. JAMDA 18 367.ei- 367 e10. 2017. Lephart K, Utsey C, Wild D, Fisher SR. Estimating Energy Expenditure for Different Assistive Devices in the School Setting: A Case Report. Pediatric Physical Therapy 26(3)354-359 Fall 2014. Contributing author: Pfau, J. B.: "Adult Exercise Instruction Sheets," Therapy Skill Builders, Inc., Tucson, AZ, 1989 Contributing author: Bezner, J, Rogers, H (Eds): "Physical Therapy Protocols, Guidelines for Rehabilitation," Therapy Skill Builders Inc., Tuscon, AZ, 1991 Contributing author: Rogers, H. (Ed.): "Adult Exercise 2," Therapy Skill Builders, Inc., Tucson, AZ, 1993 Published Abstracts of Peer Reviewed Presentations: ABSTRACTS: RWelsh, J Graham, AKarmarkar, N Leland, J Baillargeon, D Wild, K Ottenbacher, Predictors of Discharge Settings Following Total Knee Anthroplasty in Medicare Patients Physical Therapy Journal of Policy, Administration and Leadership, 18 (2): 2018. M Furtado, J McGaugh, D Wild, J Bourgeois, J Lemoine, T Scott, C Davenport, Physical Performance Of Single-Task And Dual-Task Postural Control Measures in Subjects With And Without History of Concussion Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 38 (1): 2014 D Wild, R Shani, & D Yngve, The reliability of video graphic analysis using a novel computer based software to measure knee and ankle range of motion during gait in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 51 (S5): 83; 2009. D Wild, C Baker. Outcomes of a Minimally Invasive Multilevel Surgery in
Children with Cerebral Palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 24(4): 381; 2012. Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations Papers and continuing education programs presented: October 2015 July 2010 May 2010 May 2009 January 2007 July 2003 October 2003 July 1991 D Wild and D. Yngve. Update on Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Focus on Surgical and Post Surgical Management presented at TPTA Annual Conference in Arlington TX. C Baker, D Wild, C Utsey, MD Piazza. Effective Interactions and Technology Options for Online Courses. Poster present at the OSEP Project Director s Conference in Washington, D.C. D Wild, C Utsey, C Baker. Interaction and Technology Mix in an Online Course Presented at Academy Of Master Teacher s Education Symposium, League City, TX. M Piazza, C Baker, D Wild, C Utsey. Adding Interaction and Choosing Technology Mix in an Online Course Presented at Innovations in On-line Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX. C Baker, D Wild. Pediatric Review: From Infant to Athlete. Half-day workshop presented for the Southeastern District of the Texas Physical Therapy, Houston, TX. D Wild Vestibular Rehabilitation University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX D Wild Positioning 101 Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, TX. D Wild Care of the Adult Burn Patient, A Multidisciplinary Approach," Galveston, TX. Referred poster and platform presentations: February 2018 R. Welsh, J. Graham, A. Karmarkar, N. Leland, J. Baillargeon, D. Wild, K. Ottenbacher, Predictors of discharge settings following total knee arthroplasty in Medicare patients Poster presented at APTA s CSM, New Orleans, Louisiana
November 2017 L. Farroni, T. Morrison, and D. Wild, Interdisciplinary collaboration between a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist utilizing an anti gravity treadmill training program to increase fitness, balance, gait parameter and parent report of walking tolerance in a 6 year old boy with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy Presented at Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 2016: September 2016: October 2014: C. Baker, D. Wild, L. Farroni, C. Utsey, Employers Perceptions of the Skills and Knowledge Among Graduates of an Online Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Poster presented at the Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Houston TX. C. Utsey, S. Fisher, M. Furtado, R. Galloway, D. Wild, C. Jansen, C. Baker and P. Fingerhut Stakeholders Perceptions of Establishing a Bridge PTA to DPT Program: a Qualitative Study Poster presented at Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Annual Conference, Galveston TX. D. Wild, C. Baker, N. Bachynsky, M. O Keefe, P. Fingerhut, and C. Jansen, Development of an Interprofessional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Poster presented at Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Annual Conference, Galveston TX. June 2014: M. Furtado, J. McGaugh, D.Wild, J. Bourgeois, T. Scott. Comparison of Pre-Season and Post Season Postural Control Performance in High School Student Athletes Who Report an In-Season Concussion or Concussion Symptoms Poster presented at NEXT Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. February 2014 December 2013 September 2013 M Furtado, D Wild, J McGaugh, J Bourgeois, & T Scott. Comparison of reported concussion history versus concussion symptom history in Intermediate and High School athletes. Poster presented at APTA s CSM in Las Vegas, Nevada. D Wild, C Baker, P Fingerhut, Preparing Physical Therapists to Work with Young Children with Disabilities Poster presented at the 36 th Annual Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals Conference, San Marcos, TX and the Zero to Three National Training Institute in San Antonio,Texas Sept. 2013 C Baker, D Wild, C Utsey, P Fingerhut. Development, Delivery, and Outcomes of a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. Poster presented at Texas Society for Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) 36 th Annual Conference, San Marcos, TX.
May 2013 C Baker, D Wild, C Utsey, P Fingerhut. Development, Delivery, and Outcomes of a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. Poster presented at UTMB Academy of Master Teachers Education Symposium in Houston, TX, Oct. 2012 February 2014 Oct. 2011 July 2011 February 2011 M Furtado, J McGaugh, D Wild, J Bourgeois, J Lemoine, T Scott, C Davenport, Physical Performance Of Single-Task And Dual-Task Postural Control Measures In Subjects With And Without History of Concussion Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX and APTA s CSM 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada C Baker, D Wild, C Utsey, P Fingerhut. Outcomes of a Personnel Preparation June 2012 Program for Licensed Physical Therapists: Students' and Employers' Ratings at the Beginning of a DPT Program. Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference, The Woodlands, TX and APTA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL. C. Baker, D. Wild, C. Utsey, P. Fingerhut. Outcomes of a Personnel Preparation Program for Related Service Providers: Students and Employers Ratings at the Beginning of a DPT program Poster presented at the OSEP Project Directors Conference in Washington, D.C. D. Yngve, D. Wild, R Shani, K. Carmichael, and C. Baker Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Multilevel Surgery for Children with Cerebral Palsy Paper presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Diego, CA. December 2010 Oct. 2010 Feb. 2011 R. Shani, D. Yngve, K. Carmichael, D. Wild, and R. Nuzzo. Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Multilevel Surgery for Children with Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation/Orthopaedic Research Society, Central Texas Resident Research Symposium. San Antonio, TX. C Baker, D Wild. But Will I Learn Anything? Detecting Increases in Knowledge Among Experienced Therapists in an Online Post-Professional Program. Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, TX and APTA CSM in New Orleans, LA.
Oct. 2010 Feb. 2011 Sept 2012 May 2010 D Wild, C Baker. Outcomes of a Minimally Invasive Multilevel Surgery in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, APTA CSM in New Orleans, LA and Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. D. Wild and C. Baker. Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks Poster presented at Academy of Master Teacher s Education Symposium. League City, TX. September 2009 & February 2010 D. Wild, R. Shani, D. Yngve. The Reliability of Video Graphic Analysis Using a Novel Computer Based Software to Measure Knee and Ankle Range of Motion During Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Poster presented at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 63 rd Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona and APTA Combiend Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 2008 July 2008 May & June 2008 November 2007 Oct. & July 2007 D.Wild, C. Baker, V. Niebuhr, C. Utsey. IMPRINTS: Advantages and Challenges of a Post-Professional Distance Education Program in Early Intervention (Working with Infants and Toddlers). Poster presented at the ASAHP Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. D.Wild, C. Baker, V. Niebuhr, C. Utsey. IMPRINTS: Advantages and Challenges of a Post-Professional Distance Education Program in Early Intervention (Working with Infants and Toddlers). Poster presented at the OSEP Project Directors Conference in Washington, D.C. D.Wild, C. Baker, V. Niebuhr, C. Utsey. IMPRINTS: A Post- Professional Program in Early Intervention (working with Infants and Toddlers). Poster presented at Academy of Master Teachers Conference in Galveston, TX and American Physical Therapy Conference San Antonio, TX. D.Wild, C. Baker, V. Niebuhr, C. Utsey. IMPRINTS: Outcomes of a Post- Professional Program in Early Intervention. Poster presented at Babies at Risk Conference in Galveston, TX. C. Baker, D.Wild, V. Niebuhr, C.Utsey. IMPRINTS: Outcomes of a Post- Professional Program. Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference in Galveston, TX and at the OSEP Project Directors Conference Washington, D.C.
October 2005 C. Baker, D. Wild. IMPRINTS: A Post-Professional Certificate in Early Intervention. Poster presented at the TPTA Annual Conference in the Woodlands, TX. Non-Peer Reviewed Invited Presentations: April 2018 May 2017 April 2015 D Wild, L Farroni, E Cottos Pediatric Physical Therapy presented 15 hour course to physical therapists and rehabilitation technicians at Sant Terapi Klinik Sentespri in Croix de Bouquets Haiti D Wild and D Yngve Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening: The Surgery and the Rehabilitation presented to Kids Developmental Clinic in Pasadena, TX. D Wild and D. Yngve. Update on Treatment for Children with Cerebeal Palsy: Focus on Surgical and Post Surgical Management presented to EPIC Pediatric Services in Houston, TX Funded/In Review Grant Activity: Grant support Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program Allied Health Pathways to Success: Career Advancement for Physical Therapist Assistants: Development of an educational program to Bridge Physical Therapist Assistant to Physical Therapist. Curriculum Development and faculty; 10% effort. 9/ 1/2014-8/31/2016. HRSA-12-060; Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Interprofessional Collborative Practice Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Program Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Training Team; 5% effort 9/01/2012 8/31/2015 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program Allied Health Pathways to Success: Career Advancement for Physical Therapist Assistants: Development of an educational program to Bridge Physical Therapist Assistant to Physical Therapist. Curriculum Development; 10% effort. 9/ 1/2012-8/31/2014. H325K08417; U.S. Department of Education/OSEP; STAIRS: Specialized Training of Occupational and Physical Therapists in Early Intervention and Related Services ; Training Team: 16% effort; $799,696; 9/08-8/12.
H325A020029; US Department of Education/OSEP; Improved Training of Physical Therapists in Early Intervention Settings (IMPRINTS) ; Project Director, 15% effort; $1,462,812.00; 9/1/02 to 8/31/07 (no cost extension until 8/31/08). Other Scholarly Products: Research Activity: IRB # 13-060: A Postural Balance Assessment with Gaze Stabilization: A Normative Study IRB # 12-137: Collection of Pre-Participation Examination Screening Outcome Measures: A Formative Evaluation IRB # 12-193: Comparison of Baseline Pre-Season and Post-Season Outcome Measures: A Formative Evaluation IRB # 07-166: Cerebral Palsy Surgery Area of Research: The effects and outcomes of interventions on lower extremity tightness in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: 1984-present American Physical Therapy Association 2004 to present Pediatric, Education and Acute Care section member of APTA 1999 to present Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) 1988-2002 Multiple Sclerosis Society 1986 to present UTMB Alumni Association Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: 2018 Reviewer for Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics 2017 Board of Director s for the University Of Texas Medical Branch School Of Health Professions Alumni Association 2015 Reviewer for the Physical Therapy in Sport Journal
2014 Reviewer for Pediatrics, the journal of the American Pediatrics Association 2011 Teaching assistant for 8 week NDT/Bobath Course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy 2007 to present Reviewer for Continuing Education Courses Texas Physical Therapy Association 2006 Teaching assistant for 8 week NDT/Bobath Course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy 2005 NDT trained and certified in Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor Disorders 1999 NDT trained for Adult Hemiplegia Community Service: Team member of the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo Bar B que Cookoff Association; Relay for Life team member for American Cancer Society-Galveston, TX; Bay Area/Galveston County Walk to End Alzheimer s Team member. Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES: National 2017-2018 Appointed Chair of the Specialty Council on Pediatrics of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 2017-2021 Appointed to the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Revalidation of Description of Specialty Practice Committee for the Pediatric Section 2014-2018 Appointed Member of the Specialty Council on Pediatrics of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties-Maintenance of Specialist Certification Liaison 2013-2018 Specialization Academy of Content Experts in Pediatrics appointed by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as Item writer for Specialty Exam.
State/Regional 2010 Reviewer for Early Childhood Intervention Statewide Needs Analysis UTMB 2005-2006 Ethics Committee for Early Intervention Specialist, Texas Early Childhood Intervention Programs September 2017-2018 September 2016-2017 September 2016-2018 September 2013 Re-appointed as a member of the Committee on Endowed Faculty Positions Appointed as a member of the Committee on Endowed Faculty Positions Appointed as a member to the Faculty Compensation Committee Academy of Master Teachers Advisory Board member. September 2010, 2011-2013 Elected School of Health Professions Senator to Faculty Senate. Reelected in 2011; Co-Chair of Faculty Quality Committee ROTA Award Committee September 2009, 2010 August 2009 September 2008 UTMB Wel-Fair at St. Vincent s House Interprofessional Education Building Planning Committee. Graduate Policy Committee - Elected as student representative for the Preventive Medicine and Community Health Program in the GSBS. School of Health Professions August 2017-present September 2016-present September 2014-2015 September 2013-2014 Member of the School wide Curriculum Committee Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee member (elected) Chair of Faculty Assembly for the School of Health Professions Chair elect of Faculty Assembly for School of Health Professions Departmental August 2017-present Member of the Physical Therapy Department Admissions Committee
April 2014-December 2017 Member of PT department Grading and Promotion Committee September 2011-present June 2010 - present April 2010 - present September 2008 2014 Aug 2007-2011 Chair of PT Department Curriculum Committee Member of Transitional DPT Subcommittee Member of Space Utilization Committee Member STAIRS Training Team and Admissions Committee Member Physical Therapy Department Admissions Committee Honors and Awards: HONORS: 2018 APTA Health Policy Administration Section, HPA-The Catalyst, Research Committee s Best Poster Presentation for R. Welsh, J. Graham, A. Karmarkar, N. Leland, J. Baillargeon, D. Wild, K. Ottenbacher, Predictors of discharge settings following total knee arthroplasty in Medicare patients Poster presented at APTA s CSM, New Orleans, Louisiana 2017 Distinguished Teaching Professor, The University of Texas Board of Regents 2017 Recipient of the William Gould Memorial Award for Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty awarded by the Texas Physical Therapy Association October, 2017 2017 Inducted into the Academy of Master Teachers at the University of Texas Medical Branch 2016 School of Health Professions Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2016 2015 Award for Outstanding Leadership-School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical Branch. 2014 Special Recognition from the Sports Section of the American Physical Therapy Association for Abstract Excellence: Comparison of Self- Reported Within Season Concussion Versus Concussion Symptom History in High School Student Athletes. Furtado, M, McGaugh J, Wild D, Bourgeois J, Scott T. NEXT Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, Charlotte, NC.
2013 Award for Educational Excellence- School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical Branch. 2009 Jason E. Perlman Research Scholarship Award 2009 Who s Who Among American Universities and Colleges. 2008 American Physical Therapy Association s Abstract and Recognition of Excellence in Education Category for IMPRINTS: Outcomes of a Post- Professional Program in Early Intervention. 2007 Award for Educational Excellence- School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch. 2007 Award for Outstanding Poster at Babies at Risk Conference, Galveston, TX. 1992 Southeastern District Speakers Bureau Award.