O & P Program Publications, Awards, and Presentations

• DiBello (Kenworthy), SA, Reno, A, Reid, A. Perceived Role Responsibilities Among Physical Therapists and Orthotists. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. [published online ahead of print, September 16, 2021]. doi: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000389 
• Ling E, Lepow B, Zhou H, Enriquez A, Mullen A, Najafi B. The impact of diabetic foot ulcers and unilateral offloading footwear on gait in people with diabetes. Clinical Biomechanics 2020; 73: 157-161.
• Cruz MLC, Utay J, Mullen A. Entrustment trends in orthotic and prosthetic residencies. Prosthet Orthot Int 2020.
• Wright DB, Mullen A, Gardner A. Does student-led faculty development have a place in health professions education? MedEd Publish 2019.
• Boe, Bronwen E. BS; Gardner, Aimee K. Ph.D. Examining the Competency of Recent Graduates of an Orthotics and Prosthetics Training Program, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics: January 2019 - Volume 31 - Issue 1 - p 16-22. doi: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000218 
• Miller M, Mullen A, Gardner AK. What clinical rotation factors impact resident success? Clin Teach 2018.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Thranhardt Lecture: this is the highest level of recognition of an abstract submission from one of our professional organizations, the AAOP. The top two, sometimes one, submissions are chosen by members of the Clinical Content Committee based on blinded scores for research quality, relevance, and innovation.

• Gender Bias in Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinical Residency Education
  Georgiana Andrews (Class of 2020)

Best of Resident Research Awards: Resident research abstracts submitted to one of our professional organizations, the AAOP. The resident awards are comprised of the best of the "Resident Research Awards" and the best of the "Resident Literature Review Awards" projects performed by students enrolled in NCOPE residencies. 

• Effects of “Open Heel” Modification for Orthoses on Pediatric Gait: A Case Study
• Kathryn Ewing (Class of 2020) Assessing Mobility in Ecuadorians with Lower Limb Amputations: Functional Level of Prospective User Compared to Functional Level of Prosthetic Device
• Emily Lipski (Class of 2020) The Effects of a Simulated Locked KAFO and the Becker PreStride on Percent Stance, Step Length, and Velocity in Able-Bodied Subjects
• Sara Stackhouse (Class of 2018) Entrustment Trends in Orthotic and Prosthetic Residencies
• Maria Lourdes Carmela Cruz (Class of 2017) Rate of Diabetic Foot Re-Ulceration Following Prescription of Diabetic Arch Supports
• Westin W. Humble (Class of 2018) Product Development: A Beginner’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Technical Guide
• Cerise Knakal (Class of 2018) The Effects of a Simulated Locked KAFO and the Becker PreStride on Percent Stance, Step Length, and Velocity in Able-Bodied Subjects
• Sara Stackhouse (Class of 2018) Comparing PLUS-M Administration by Phone to In-person Techniques
• Brandon L. Smith (Class of 2017) Novel Dehydration Technique in Plaster Mold Fabrication and Its Effects on Vacuum Thermoforming
• Alexander Boehme (Class of 2017) Entrustment Trends in Orthotic and Prosthetic Residencies
• Maria Lourdes Carmela Cruz (Class of 2017) A Comparison of an Above the Know Amputee Sprinter Who Uses A Straight Pylon Non-Articulating Running Prosthesis and an Articulating Knee Running Prosthesis to Sprint - A Case Study
• Amandi Rhett (Class of 2016)

Poster Awards: Resident research posters are submitted to one of our professional organizations, the AAOP. The poster awards are comprised of the best of the poster presentations given at the annual meeting.

Comparison of Visual Gaze Behavior for Two Different Methods of Myoelectric Control: A Case Study
Nicole Walker (Class of 2018)

J. David Holcomb School of Health Professions Research Day Awards

Each year, graduating students from the Orthotics and Prosthetics program and the Physician Assistant program gather for the J. David Holcomb School of Health Professions Research Day, named after the founding dean of the SHP. Over 60 SHP students gather to present their master’s Thesis posters to poster judges, faculty, fellow students, and members of the local BCM community. The top three posters receive $500, $250, and $100 prizes respectively.

• First Place - Emily Patterson (Class of 2021) The Impact of Subtalar Joint Position on the Dynamic Interaction of Ankle and Knee Motion.
• Second Place - Hannah Clark (Class of 2021) Quantifying the material quality of the low-cost, easy-fabrication, Namaste Prosthetic Liner
• Winner - Tatiana Rypinski (Class of 2021) Product development of the Rapid Ankle Foot Orthosis
• Meredith Roehrs (Class of 2018) A comparison of learning parameters in two myoelectric control strategies in a unilateral transradial amputee: A case study.

Podium Presentations

• Harrison T, Smith I, Mullen A. Predictors of student success in an orthotics and prosthetics education program. Podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Virtual, May, 2021.
• Miiller E, Christie H, Penner J, Mullen A. The unexpected value of clinical residents: a pilot study. Podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Chicago, IL, March, 2020.
• Forbus M, Hoelscher R, DiBello S, Mullen A. The effect of functional foot orthoses and UCBLs on spatiotemporal gait parameters and gait in the adult flat foot population. Podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Chicago, IL, March, 2020.
• Andrews G, Mullen A. Gender bias in orthotic and prosthetic residency evaluations. Thranhardt Award podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Chicago, IL, March, 2020.
• Cruz MCL, Utay JB, Mullen A. Entrustment trends in orthotic and prosthetic clinical residencies: a preliminary report. Podium presentation at the 44th annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. New Orleans, LA, Feb. 14-17, 2018.
• Wright DB, Mullen A, Gardner AK. Student-led faculty development: Must we mind the gap? Podium presentation at the 51^st annual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. St. Petersburg, FL. Oct. 18-20, 2018.
• Wright DB, Mullen A, Gardner AK. The effectiveness of student participation in faculty development. Podium presentation at the Texas Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) annual meeting. San Antonio, TX. September 21-22, 2018. 
• Miller M, Mullen A, Gardner AK. What clinical rotation factors impact resident success? An examination of autonomy, patient interactions, and learning objectives. Podium presentation at the 50th annual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. San Antonio, TX. October 18-20, 2017. 

Poster Presentations

• Patterson E, Kenworthy SA. The Impact of Subtalar Joint Position on the Dynamic Interaction of Ankle and Knee Motion. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Atlanta, GA, March 2-5, 2022.
• Boe BE, Mullen A, Gardner AK. Examining the Competency of Recent Graduates of an Orthotics and Prosthetics Training Program. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 44th Annual Meeting & Symposium. New Orleans. Feb. 14-17, 2018.
• Miller M, Mullen A, Gardner AK. What clinical rotation factors impact resident success? An examination of autonomy, patient interactions, and learning objectives. Poster presentation at the 50thannual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. San Antonio, TX. Oct. 18-20, 2017.
• Melvin M, Gardner AK, Mullen A. Documentation diligence: The effect of logging encounters on performance in residency. Poster presentation at the 50thannual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. San Antonio, TX. Oct. 18-20, 2017.
• Bradley S, Utay J, Gardner AK, Mullen A. Teaching behaviors in clinical preceptors: Do they matter? Poster presentation at the 50thannual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. San Antonio, TX. Oct. 18-20, 2017.
• Meyer D, Deaton M, Hudson A, Rocha V, Mullen A, Bickley C, Ortiz A. Comparison of electromyography and gait in transition from locked knee ankle foot orthosis to stance control orthosis. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 43rd Annual Academy Meeting. Chicago, IL, March 1-4, 2017.
• Boe B, Gardner AK. Examining the competency of recent graduates of an orthotics and prosthetics training program. Poster presentation at the Baylor College of Medicine Academy of Distinguished Educator’s Annual Showcase of Educational Scholarship. Houston, TX. Sept. 29, 2017.  
• Boe BE, Gardner AK. Examining the competency of recent graduates of orthotics and prosthetics training. Poster presentation at the 50th annual meeting of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. San Antonio, TX. Oct. 18-20, 2017. 
• Boe BE, Mullen A, Gardner AK. Examining the Competency of Recent Graduates of an Orthotics and Prosthetics Training Program. Poster Presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 44th Annual Meeting & Symposium. New Orleans. Feb.14-17, 2018