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Michael G. Sullivan

Director of Physical & Occupational Therapy

 


EDUCATION:

  • Masters of Business Administration, Graduate with distinction, Suffolk University, Boston, MA
  • Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy, Boston University, Sargent College of Health Professions, Boston, MA

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Graduate Programs in Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, 10/99–8/02

APPOINTED POSITIONS:

  • Advisory Board on Physical Therapy Education 7/94–3/95, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Bouve College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • Advisory Board on Physical Therapist Assistant Education 7/95–9/98, Lasell Junior College, Newton, MA

FUNDED RESEARCH:

  • "Function & strength training effects on elders with knee osteoarthritis". 6/01–6/06 , Arthritis Foundation

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Callaghan J, Rosenberg AG, Rubash HE, Simonian PT, Wickiewicz TA, eds. The Adult Knee 1st ed.; Chapter 31–Rehabilitation Principles Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Publishers (in press)
  2. Sullivan M, Guccione AA: Measuring Outcomes in Geriatric Orthopaedics: The use of functional status instruments. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, September 1993

SELECTED ABSTRACTS/POSTER/PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Gandy J, Knab M, Delito A, Sullivan M, et al, Clinical Education in the Future–Thinking Outside the Box. Platform presentation, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association; New Orleans, LA. February 2000
  2. Knab M, Sullivan M, Kaufman R , A Model for the Professional Development of Physical Therapy Staff. Poster Presentation, American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference; Anaheim, CA. June 1990
  3. Kaufman R, Knab M, Sullivan M, The Role of the Clinical Teacher in the Professional Development of Entry Level Clinicians. Poster Presentation, American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference; Anaheim, CA. June 1990
  4. Knab M, Sullivan M, Staff Rotation: A Model for Retention, Recruitment and Professional Development of Physical Therapists. AHA Section for Rehabilitation Hospitals and Programs
    19th Annual Conference; Houston, TX. November 26–29 1989

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:

  • Impact of Managed Care on Physical Therapy Practice. Boston University, Sargent College of Health Professions; Boston, MA, April 95, April 96
  • Preparing for the Interview Process.
    • Boston University, Sargent College of Health Professions; Boston, MA, March 1989
    • Simmons College; Boston MA, March 1989–1994
    • Northeastern University, Boston MA, October 1993, 1994

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • Active Member, American Physical Therapy Association 2/77–present
  • Treasurer Eastern District, Massachusetts Chapter–APTA 1/83–12/85
  • Delegate – House of Delegates – APTA 1985, 1986–1988, 1990, 1991 and1993
  • Treasurer Massachusetts Chapter–APTA 1/94–12/96
  • Chairperson Task Force on Medical Practice–APTA 3/92–6/94

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

  • American Physical Therapy Association, Annual Meeting & Exposition June 1985, 1986–1988, 1990, 1991–1993
  • American Physical Therapy Association, CSM Feb 1991, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002
  • Measurement, Design and Analysis Methods for Health Outcomes Research. Harvard School of Public Health Center for Continuing Professional Education, Boston, MA June 12–14, 2001

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

  • Needham Soccer Club, September 1994–Present
  • Needham Youth Hockey, September 1996–Present
  • Board of Directors–Needham Track Club, January 1996–1998