Education:

Alma Mater India

University of Pune (PMT College of Physiotherapy) (B.Ph.T.)

Alma Mater USA

University of Florida (PhD)

Current Job:

Associate Dean of Research, College of Health Sciences (DPT, OTD, MSPA, MSMS, MPH),

Chair, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Western University of Health Sciences

My Why?

InSPIRE SWADES is made up of talented and willing members who came together with a shared purpose and aspiration to serve the people and the rehab profession both in India and the USA using the academic, clinical, cultural, monetary, and other resources we have earned in our individual journeys. I want to collaborate through this group on larger and more impactful initiatives in the clinical, academic, and service world both in India and USA.

Education:

Alma Mater India:

Mumbai, University of Mumbai (BS and MS);

Alma Mater USA:
University of Florida (PhD)

Current Job:

Associate professor, Tufts University

My Why?

Align with InSPIRE SSWADE’s mission to engage rehab professionals across disciplines and nations towards a common goal of promoting initiatives that support health in the global community

Education:

Alma Mater In India:

Mumbai, D.Y.Patil College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Alma Mater in USA:

Washington University in St. Louis (PhD)

Current position:

Associate Professor, Director: Post-Professional Programs, Arcadia University

Reason for joining InSPIRE SWADES:

To connect with a global community of rehabilitation professionals engaged in education, research and service.

Education:

Alma Mater In India:

Hyderabad, Osmania University (BE)

Alma Mater in USA:

University of Florida (PhD), University of Cincinnati (MS)

Current position:

Associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Elon University

Reason for joining InSPIRE SWADES:

To give back to the community and country and use my education and experience for outreach purposes