Kristine Thompson, P.T., Ph.D.
Title: P.T., Ph.D., Special Instructor & Program Director, Physical Therapy
Office: 3086 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-8662
Fax: (248)364-8660
- Michigan State University, PhD
School of Education
Higher Adult and Lifelong Learning
- University of Michigan, MPH
Masters in Public Health
- University of Michigan, BS
Bachelors of Science
Physical Therapy
Biography
My clinical background is primarily in rehabilitation and I worked in the Detroit Medical Center prior to coming to Oakland University. I have also worked in the acute care, outpatient and home care settings. Prior to becoming the director of the physical therapy program I was the academic coordinator of clinical education. I am an American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical trainer.
I am active in the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section and currently serve on the program committee. At the state level I serve on the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Research Committee and participate in the PT Academic Administrators Advisory Committee.
DPT curriculum content responsibilities
Professional Issues, Capstone Examination, Research
Research Interests
- Professional Issues
- Professional Development
Research Publications and Presentations
- Thompson, K.“Journal Clubs: Opportunities for Structured Small Group Discussions.” APTA Education Section PT Bulletin. Vol 18, Issue 1. Spring/Summer 2003.
- Thompson, K. Finding Vocation in Academic Work: Early Career in the Evolving Field of Physical Therapy. Doctoral Dissertation, Michigan State University 2000.
- Abstract Review “Defining Collegiality within the Academic Setting” Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Vol. 11, No. 2, Fall 1997
- Peer-reviewed Invited Speaker. “Preparing Clinical Instructors for Externship Supervision: The Physical Therapy Model.” 2004 Michigan Speech and Hearing Association Annual Conference. March 18 – 20, 2004 Mt. Pleasant Michigan.
- “Consultation in the Curriculum” Platform Presentation American Physical Therapy Association Conference, June 2002 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Symposium Presenter. “Professional Socialization and Identity Formation in Physical Therapy Education and Practice: Students, Clinicians and Academicians.” APTA Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2001
- Professional Development Symposium. American Physical Therapy Association Conference, February 2001. Boston, Massachusetts.
- Socialization and Identity Formation in the Professional Education: Moving through Time and Space. American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. April, 2000
- “Physical Therapy Students’ Interest In The Initiation Of A Student Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic.” Ambrosier L, Duslak JA, Sartorius MP, Thompson K. MPTA Fall Conference 2007.
- “Attitudes of Entry-level Master’s and Doctoral Degree Students in Physical Therapy: Vision 2020.” Brinker K and Thompson K. MPTA Fall Conference 2006.
- “The Physical Therapy Professional Employment Portfolio.” Thompson K. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego CA. February 2006.
- “Utilization of Professional Portfolios by Physical Therapy Graduates.” Thompson K. APTA Annual Conference 2004. June 2004, Chicago Illinois.
- “Clinical Education for a Student with a Disability” Thompson K. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Dallas Texas, 1997
Association Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association