CURRICULUM VITAE Sheri R. Kiami, PT, DPT, MS, NCS 301F Robinson Hall Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences Bouve College of Health Sciences Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue 02115 Work: (617) 373-2664 s.kiami@northeastern.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 Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences 2012-Present Part-Time Faculty Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Health Professions Department of Physical Therapy 2010-2012 Clinical Assistant Professor Non-tenure Simmons College Graduate School for Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy 2006-2009 Adjunct Faculty Simmons College Graduate School for Health Sciences Department of Physical Therapy 2002-2006 Teaching Assistant Simmons College, Graduate School for Health Sciences Department of Physical Therapy 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 Kiami S, Wong N & Beguerie J. (2017) Barriers to Participating in Fall Prevention Programs Among Community Dwelling Elders. J of Neuro Phys Ther; on-line at www.jnpt.org. Iversen M, Kiami S, Singh K, Masiello I, & von Heideken J. (2016) Prospective, randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effect of smart glasses on vestibular examination skills. BMJ Innovations, 2(2), 99-105.
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. Non-peer Reviewed Publications Sky R and Kiami S. Awareness, Attitudes and Beliefs around Falls Risk and Falls Prevention Programs (2016) Issue Brief; Foundation for Healthy Communities and the New Hampshire Falls Risk Reduction Task Force. Publications in Review Kiami, S and Goodgold S. "Mediating effect of support needs on stress among mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder." In Review with Autism Research and Treatment, May 2017 Publications in Progress Kiami S and Donlon P. Usability and Efficacy of Digital Case Studies in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Curriculum to Promote Clinical Reasoning Skills. Manuscript in progress. Kiami S, Sky, R. Barriers to Participating in Fall Prevention Programs Among Community Dwelling Elders. Data analysis and manuscript in progress. Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Regional and National Kiami S, Wong N, Beguerie J. Barriers to Participating in Fall Prevention Programs Among Community Dwelling Elders. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2017. Greenwood K, Kiami S, Markowski A, Hickey M, Canali A, Iversen M. Beyond Acute Care: Interprofessional Simulation Throughout the DPT Curriculum. Platform Presentation. APTA Education Leadership Conference, October 2016. Kiami S, Iversen M, von Heideken J. Can Google Glass Improve Clinical Examination Skills? New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference. May 2016. 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, Donlon 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 Combined Sections 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.
Invited Presentations: From IVSTEP to Massachusetts. APTA of Massachusetts Neuro and Pedi Joint SIG Meeting; October 2017. Barriers to Participation in Falls Prevention Programs & Increased Fall Risk Among People with Chronic Health Conditions. Working Together To Prevent Falls Conference, Bedford New Hampshire; September 2016. Preventing Falls in the Home Care Setting. Partner s HealthCare at Home, Beverly, Massachusetts; February 2016. Preventing Falls in the Home Care Setting. Partner s HealthCare at Home, Braintree Massachusetts; October 2015. Falls Can Be Prevented. Cheriton Grove Assisted Living Facility February 2015; 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: Peer Reviewed Kiami S, von Heideken J, Iversen M. Can Google Glass Improve Assimilation and Speed of Students Learning New Psychomotor Skills? Conference for Advancing Evidence-Based Teaching. May, 2016. 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. Presentations within Northeastern University: Non-Peer Reviewed Curtis M, Frommelt S, Lee S, Rosin A, Zhu B, Kiami, S. Outcome Measures of Current Evidence Based Falls prevention Programs: A Literature Review. Northeastern University RISE. April, 2016. 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. Examination 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. 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 Promoting clinical reasoning skills using digital case studies within the neurologic physical therapy curriculum 3. Unfunded Utilization of IPE Simulation to promote clinical reasoning skills for acute neurologic management 4. Unfunded (Faculty Innovations in Diversity Grant was not funded, 2017) Use of high-fidelity interprofessional simulation to promote cultural competence Memberships in Scientific/Professional Organizations American Physical Therapy Association Member, Massachusetts Chapter Chair, Massachusetts Chapter, Neurologic Special Interest Group Member, Neurologic Section Member, Education Section Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition 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 Service to the Community and Profession Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Strategic Plan Focus Group Member. September 2017 First Full-Time Clinical Experience Expectations in Physical Therapist Practice; Delphi Study Participant. December 2016-present. Special Olympics of Massachusetts, FunFitness Screening Volunteer. June 2015 Department of Public Health; Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition Member. 2012-present Massachusetts Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the State House, Planning Committee Member. 2012-present Kennedy School for Health Sciences Science Fair Judge. January 2014 Sudbury Council on Aging Safety Fair, Balance Screenings. October 2014 Boston Families for Autism/Toward Independent Living, Volunteer. December 2011-present Citizens Nominating Panel, Boston School Committee. 2010-2012 Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council Executive Board, Vice Chair. 2010-2011 Service to the University/College/Department/Councils/Commissions: Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University Chair, Diversity Committee, 2016-present Member, Diversity Committee, 2015-2016 Chair, School of Health Professions Honors and Awards Assembly, 2016 Faculty Presenter, School of Health Professions Honors and Awards Assembly, 2014-2017 Faculty Speaker, Youth Apprenticeship Program student visit, 2017 Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University Participant, White Coat Ceremony, 2013-2017 Participant, Hooding & Pinning Ceremony, 2013-2017 Faculty Volunteer, Physical Therapy Welcome Day for admitted students, 2016, 2017 Phone-A-Thon Volunteer for Early Admit students, 2014-2017 Chair, Awards Committee 2015-2017
Member, Outcomes Committee, 2015-present Member, Search Committee, 2016-2017 Member, Admissions Committee, 2016-present Member, Awards Committee, 2014-2015 Member, Performance Committee 2014-2015 Member, Search Committee 2013-2014 Member, Curriculum Committee, 2012-2014 Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, 2012-2013 Honors and Awards Faculty Innovation in Teaching Award. Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, April 2016. Appreciated Faculty Member, Recognition by Northeastern University Delta Zeta Sorority; 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Health Policy Catalyst Award 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. Educator of the Year nominee, School for Health Sciences; Simmons College, 2009 Continuing Education Attended: 1. APTA Combined Sections Meeting., February 14-18, 2007 2. Neurorehabilitation Conference on TBI, Stroke & Other Disorders., November, 2008 3. Moving Evidence-Based Fall Prevention into Practice. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition. May, 2009. 4. Physical Therapy Management of Concussion. Mass Chapter APTA, Neuro SIG Meeting. May, 2012. 5. Head Games: the effects of chronic concussion in sports. Documentary premier and panel discussion.. June 2012. 6. Physical Therapy for Parkinson s Disease: Are We Ready for a Paradigm Shift? Mass Chapter APTA, Neuro SIG Meeting. September, 2012. 7. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition 6 th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Boston, MA, September, 2012. 8. Teaching Through Distraction: The Impact of Attentional Dynamics on Learning in the Classroom. Northeastern University EdTech,, October, 2012. 9. Annual Lewy Body Dementia Educational Presentation. Sherrill House,, October 2012.
10. Constructing Assessments for Useful Results, Northeastern University., October 2012. 11. Neurorehabilitation Conference on TBI, Stroke & Other Neurologic Disorders. Cambridge, MA, November, 2012 12. Using Mirror Therapy to Improve Sensorimotor Recovery after Stroke: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations. Webinar by Dr. Dawn Nilsen, January 2013. 13. Creating an Effective Simulation Experience. Kristin Greenwood,, Spring 2013. 14. Health and the Environment: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Healthy Aging. Webinar sponsored by the CDCP. July, 2013. 15. Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition 7th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day., September, 2013. 16. Methods for Effective Teaching. Northeastern University,, October 2013. 17. STRIDE Faculty Search Committee Workshop. Northeastern University,, November 2013. 18. Physical Therapy Management of Post Polio Syndrome. Beth Grill, APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, January 2014. 19. 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. 20. Cognition & Injury Prevention. Webinar hosted by ASTHO/CDC, March 2014. 21. Highlights from CSM. Presented by attendees of CSM 2014, APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, April 2014. 22. Moving from STEM to STEAM: What Really Works. New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference, Rhode Island June 2014. 23. 5 Minute Faculty Development. Monthly video sessions shared by Jenny Van Amburgh, 2014 24. The Eyes Have It; the Diagnostic Utility of the Oculomotor Exam. Janet Callahan and Marianne Beninato. APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG meeting, October 2014. 25. Measuring the Impact of Interprofessional Education on Collaborative Practice and Patient Outcomes. Webinar hosted by Institute of Medicine, October 2014. 26. Training Simulated or Standardized Patients for Role Portrayal. Webinar hosted by SIMULATIONiQ and EMS, January 21, 2015. 27. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Indianapolis, IN, February 2015.
28. Debriefing the Debriefer. Webinar hosted by Education Management Solutions, April 15, 2015 29. Making Fall Prevention Part of Primary Care: Implementing CDC s STEADI Toolkit. Webinar hosted by Center for Public Health Continuing Education, May 21, 2015. 30. Motor Learning and Virtual Reality. APTA of Massachusetts Neuro SIG Meeting, October 7, 2015. 31. Learning Catalytics Fundamentals Training Workshop Webinar. November 16, 2015. 32. Preventing Falls in Adults with Disabilities & Chronic Conditions. United Spinal Association webinar. May 19,2106. 33. New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference. Inclusive Excellence: Teaching and Learning in an Increasingly Interconnected World. May 24, 2016. 34. Working Together to Prevent Falls. Bedford, New Hampshire. September 15, 2016. 35. LEAPing from Evidence to Practice: Innovative Ways to Use PTJ and JNPT Content in the Clinical Setting. APTA of MA Neuro SIG Meeting. June, 2016. 36. IV Step Conference, APTA, Columbus, Ohio. July 2016. 37. Education Leadership Conference, APTA, Phoenix, Arizona. October 2016. 38. From IV Step to Massachusetts. APTA of MA Neuro SIG Meeting. October 2016. 39. Debriefing Styles In-simulation vs. Post Simulation: Choosing the Appropriate Method. Webinar hosted by Global Institute for Simulation Training. November 2, 2016. 40. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, San Antonio, TX, February 2017. 41. Highlights of 2017 CSM Neuro Programming. APTA of MA Neuro SIG, March 2017 42. Conference for Advancing Evidence Based Teaching, Northeastern University, May, 2017 43. Functional Neurological Disorders: The Art and the Science. APTA of MA Neuro SIG, June 2017. 44. The Observer Role in Healthcare Simulation: An Underutilized Learning Opportunity. Global Institute for Simulation Training. Webinar, August 2, 2017. 45. Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Teaching. Northeastern University, Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Research. August 7-August 10, 2017.
Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program Professional Year 3, Fall 2017 1. PT5210: Neurological Rehabilitation I, Lab Instructor 2. PT5227: PT Project I, Instructor 3. PT5151: Motor Control, Development & Learning, Lab Instructor Professional Year 3, Spring 2018 1. PT6221: Neurological Rehabilitation II, Course Coordinator and Primary Instructor 2. PT6222: Neurological Rehabilitation II Lab, Course Coordinator and Primary Instructor 3. PT5533: PT Project II, Instructor Past Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program Professional Year 3, Spring 1. PT5533: PT Project II 2012-2015 Professional Year 3, Fall 1. PT5227: PT Project I 2012-2015 2. PT5209: Neurological Rehabilitation I, Instructor and Course Coordinator Professional Year 3, Summer 1. PT6250: Clinical Integration II 2014