CURRICULUM VITAE Sheri R. Kiami, PT, DPT, MS, NCS 301F Robinson Hall, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences Bouve College of Health Sciences Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue 02115 Work: (617) 373-2664 s.kiami@neu.edu Education Simmons College Graduate School for Health Studies Boston, Massachusetts 2006-2008 Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy with Distinction; May, 2008 1994-1998 Master of Science in Physical Therapy with Distinction; May, 1998 Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ithaca, New York Biological Sciences; Bachelor of Science, 1989 Licensure: Massachusetts License #11540 Certifications: Neurologic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties; May, 2009 Employment and Positions Held Assistant Clinical Professor Non-tenure Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Health Professions 2012-Present Part-Time Faculty Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Health Professions 2010-2012 Clinical Assistant Professor Non-tenure Simmons College Graduate School for Health Sciences
2006-2009 Adjunct Faculty Simmons College Graduate School for Health Sciences 2002-2006 Teaching Assistant Simmons College, Graduate School for Health Sciences 1997 Physical Therapist Hotel & Home Recovery Needham, MA October 2014-Present Sherrill House, Inc. March 2005-Present Physical Therapist HealthPro Rehabilitation Services, Stoneham, Massachusetts April 2004-April 2005 Physical Therapist Partners Home Care Newton, Massachusetts September 2003-May 2004 Physical Therapist (per diem) Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA August 1998-September 2005 Staff Physical Therapist Massachusetts General Hospital October 1998-February 2000 Peer Reviewed Publications Goodgold S, Kiami S, Ule D, Schoenberg A and Forman G. (2001) Applicability of the Functional Reach and Timed Up and Go Tests for Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer s Disease: Pilot Investigation. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 19(1).21-36. Publications in Review
Iversen MD, Kiami S, Singh K, Masiello I, von Heideken J. A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Smart Glass on Vestibular Examination Skills. In review, BMJ Innovations. Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations Kiami S. Usability and Perceived Efficacy of Neurological Digital Case Studies to Promote Critical Thinking Skills: A Pilot Study. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2015. Kiami S, Donlan P, Greenwood K. Teaching Acute Neurologic Physical Therapy Management through Interprofessional Simulation. Poster Presentation APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2015. Greenwood K, Kiami S, Canali A, Hickey M, Iversen MD. Utilizing Simulation to Promote Interprofessional Education Throughout a PT Curriculum: A Preliminary Study. Poster Presentation APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2015. Kiami S. Use of Digital Case Studies to Promote Critical Thinking Abilities. Poster Presentation. New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference, June 2014. Goodgold S, Kiami S. Stress and Coping Strategies among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. APTA Annual Meeting; 2010. Goodgold S, Kiami S, Ule D, Schoenberg A and Forman G. Clinical Application of the Functional Reach and Timed Up and Go Tests in Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer s Disease and a Group of Frail Elders: Pilot Study Results. Poster Presentation. APTA Tristate Meeting, October 1998. Regional Presentations/ Invited Presentations: Preventing Falls in the Home Care Setting. Partner s HealthCare at Home; October 2015. Falls Can Be Prevented. Cheriton Grove ALF February 2015 and Chelsea Senior Center April 2015 Interprofessional Falls Prevention Program in a Long Term Care Setting. Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Massachusetts State House; September 2014. Presentations within Northeastern University Greenwood K, Kiami S, Canali A, Hickey M, Iversen MD. Using Simulation to Promote Students Interprofessional Competency Development. Conference for Advancing Evidence-Based Teaching. May, 2015. Kiami S, von Heideken J, Iversen MD. Can Google Glass Improve Neuromuscular Clinical Examination Skills Among Physiotherapy Students? A Randomized Prospective Study. Northeastern University RISE. April, 2015 Beguerie J, Wong N, Kiami S. Exmaination of Self-reported Barriers to Participation in Fall Prevention Programs Among Community Dwelling Elders. Northeastern University RISE. April, 2015 Amorin O, Dunn K, Iby B, Vangel L, Kiami S. Development and Efficacy of Clinical Decision Making Skills with Digital Neurologic Case Studies. Northeastern University RISE. April, 2014.
Augello C, Mangelinx L, Kiami S. Usability and Perceived Efficacy of Neurologic Digital Case Studies to Promote Critical Thinking Skills. Northeastern University RISE. April, 2013. Balance Screening and Falls Prevention. Massachusetts APTA PT Day on the Hill. Massachusetts State House; October, 2007. Balance Screening and Falls Prevention. Community Education Event for Seniors. Sherrill House Inc. August, 2006. Promoting Heart Health. Physical Therapy Awareness Month Community Education Event. Massachusetts General Hospital. October, 1999. Funded/In Review Grant Activity: 1. $10,932 Health promoting self-care among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. 2008, Simmons College President s Faculty Fund for Excellence Current/Active Research Activity: 1. Unfunded Interprofessional Falls Prevention Program for Community Dwelling Elders: examining barriers to participation and methods to increase participation 2. Unfunded Development of physical therapy students clinical decision making skills through neurologic case studies with application of evidence based practice Memberships in Scientific/Professional Organizations American Physical Therapy Association Mass Chapter, APTA Mass Chapter, Neurologic SIG Neurologic Section Member Education Section Member Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition Member Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: Department of Public Health; Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition Speakers Bureau, 2013-present Special Education Advisory Board Member, Boston Public Schools 2010-2013 Community Service Special Olympics of Massachusetts, FunFitness Screening Volunteer. June 2015 Department of Public Health; Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition Member. 2012-present Kennedy School for Health Sciences Science Fair Judge. January 2014 Sudbury Council on Aging Safety Fair, Balance Screenings. October 2014 Citizens Nominating Panel Member, Boston School Committee. 2010-2012 Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council Executive Board, Vice Chair. 2010-2011 Service to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University Diversity Committee, 2015-present, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University
Chair, Awards Committee 2015-present Outcomes Committee, 2015-present Awards Committee, 2014-2015 Performance Committee 2014-2015 Search Committee 2013-2014 Curriculum Committee, 2012-2014 Graduate Admissions Committee, 2012-2013 Honors and Awards Awarded Health Policy Catalyst for work of social responsibility; poster presentation Usability and Perceived Efficacy of Neurological Digital Case Studies to Promote Critical Thinking Skills: A Pilot Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2015. Nominated for Educator of the Year, School for Health Sciences; Simmons College, 2009 Continuing Education Attended: 1. Autism Spectrum Disorders Documentary and Panel Discussion, Brandeis University, September, 2006. 2. Neurorehabilitation Conference on TBI, Stroke & Other Disorders., November, 2006 3. APTA Combined Sections Meeting., February 14-18, 2007 4. Neurorehabilitation Conference on TBI, Stroke & Other Disorders., November, 2008 5. Moving Evidence-Based Fall Prevention into Practice. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition. May, 2009. 6. Physical Therapy Management of Concussion. Mass Chapter APTA, Neuro SIG Meeting. May, 2012. 7. Head Games: the effects of chronic concussion in sports. Documentary premier and panel discussion.. June 2012. 8. Physical Therapy for Parkinson s Disease: Are We Ready for a Paradigm Shift? Mass Chapter APTA, Neuro SIG Meeting. September, 2012. 9. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition 6 th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Boston, MA, September, 2012. 10. Teaching Through Distraction: The Impact of Attentional Dynamics on Learning in the Classroom. Northeastern University EdTech,, October, 2012. 11. Annual Lewy Body Dementia Educational Presentation. Sherrill House,, October 2012. 12. Constructing Assessments for Useful Results, Northeastern University., October 2012. 13. Neurorehabilitation Conference on TBI, Stroke & Other Neurologic Disorders. Cambridge, MA, November, 2012
14. Using Mirror Therapy to Improve Sensorimotor Recovery after Stroke: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations. Webinar by Dr. Dawn Nilsen, January 2013. 15. Creating an Effective Simulation Experience. Kristin Greenwood,, Spring 2013. 16. Health and the Environment: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Healthy Aging. Webinar sponsored by the CDCP. July, 2013. 17. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition 7th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day., September, 2013. 18. Methods for Effective Teaching. Northeastern University,, October 2013. 19. STRIDE Faculty Search Committee Workshop. Northeastern University,, November 2013. 20. Physical Therapy Management of Post Polio Syndrome. Beth Grill, APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, January 2014. 21. Interprofessional Simulation: More than Nurses and Physicians. Webinar hosted by M Holtschneider, Healthcare Simulation Educator and Coordinator of Durham, NC VA Medical Center Simulation Program, March 2014. 22. Cognition & Injury Prevention. Webinar hosted by ASTHO/CDC, March 2014. 23. Highlights from CSM. Presented by attendees of CSM 2014, APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, April 2014. 24. Moving from STEM to STEAM: What Really Works. New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference, Rhode Island June 2014. 25. 5 Minute Faculty Development. Monthly video sessions shared by Jenny Van Amburgh, 2014 26. The Eyes Have It; the Diagnostic Utility of the Oculomotor Exam. Janet Callahan and Marianne Beninato. APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, October 2014. 27. Measuring the Impact of Interprofessional Education on Collaborative Practice and Patient Outcomes. Webinar hosted by Institute of Medicine, October 2014. 28. Training Simulated or Standardized Patients for Role Portrayal. Webinar hosted by SIMULATIONiQ and EMS, January 21, 2015. 29. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, February 2015. 30. Debriefing the Debriefer. Webinar hosted by Education Management Solutions, April 15, 2015 31. Making Fall Prevention Part of Primary Care: Implementing CDC s STEADI Toolkit. Webinar hosted by Center for Public Health Continuing Education, May 21, 2015.
32. Motor Learning and Virtual Reality. APTA of Massachusets Neuro SIG Meeting, October 7, 2015. 33. Learning Catalytics Fundamentals Training Workshop. Webinar November 16, 2015. Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program Professional Year 3, Fall 1. PT5209: Neurological Rehabilitation I 2. PT5210: Neurological Rehabilitation I Lab 3. PT5227: PT Project I Professional Year 3, Spring 1. PT6221: Neurologic Rehabilitation II 2. PT6222: Neurologic Rehabilitation II Lab 3. PT5533: PT Project II Professional Year 3, Summer 1. PT6250: Clinical Integration II