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Amy H. Miller
Associate Professor, Director of Entry Level DPT Program, Physical Therapy
220 Ruck Suite of Health Sciences Center (215) 572-8620 By appointment
About Me
Amy Miller PT, DPT, EdD serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Entry Level DPT Program. Her extensive clinical experience provides the perfect background to fulfill her teaching and administrative roles. Her clinical focus has been in the home-care setting. Within the integrated case-based curriculum Amy teaches content in evidence-based practice, teaching and learning, and leads the department's inter-professional education experiences. Throughout the program she serves a primary role in designing integrated learning experiences encouraging real life application and clinical decision making. Amy also teaches PT505, Clinical Decision Making, in the Transitional DPT program.
Dr. Miller received the Adjunct Professor of the Year Award from Arcadia University and the PPTA Geriatric Special Interest Group Award of Excellence.
Home Country
USA
Education History
University of Pennsylvania
BS, Major in Physical Therapy
Arcadia University
DPT
Nova Southeastern University
EdD, Major in Healthcare Education
Publications
Cochrane Review: Improving Physical Function and Performance with Progressive Resistance Strength Training in Older Adults
Measurement error and detectable change for the modified Fresno Test in first year entry level physical therapy students
Reduction in Re-Hospitalization Rates Utilizing Physical Therapists Within a Post–Acute Transitional Care Program for Home Care Patients With Heart Failure
Addition of a Patient Examination Module to Address Student Preparedness for the First Full Time Clinical Experience.
Physical Therapist Student Readiness for Entrance into the First Full-time Clinical Experience: A Delphi Study
Research Summary
Dr. Miller's research focuses on promoting evidence informed clinical decision making, particularly within the home-care setting, and on investigating educational methods that encourage clinical reasoning. She has peer-reviewed publications and numerous national presentations sharing methods to integrate knowledge, skills and practice within physical therapist education, including use of simulation, standardized patients, and web-based clinical scenarios.