- Ashworth, Nigel
- Chan, K. Ming
- El Maadawy, Sherif
- DiPersio, Mario
- Guthrie, John B.
- Hebert, Jacqueline S.
- Naidu, Dhiren J.
- Prowse, Matthew
- Sampson, Evan E.
- Satkunam, Lalith
- Thiara, Rajpal
- Townsend, Judy Anne
- Tuchak, Carmen
- Watt, Joe M.
- Zaki, S.F.
Professor
Appointment: Academic
Education:
· MB.ChB., Leicester, UK (1989)
· FRCPC, Saskatchewan (1997)
· MSc(Epi), Saskatchewan (2000)
Research interests:
· Neuromuscular disease
· Clinical Neurophysiology
Burnham, Robert
MSc, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor
Appointment: Academic
Education:
· MD, University of Alberta (1980)
· PM&R, University of Alberta (1986)
Clinical Interests:
· MSK rehab
· Interventional pain management
Research Interests:
· MSK
· Intervention pain management
Special awards:
· 6 grandchildren since 2005
Chan, K. Ming
FRCPC, FABEM, FABPMR, CSCN Diplomate (EMG)Research director
Appointment: Academic. Adjunct associate professor in Centre for Neuroscience
Education:
· MB Ch, Glasgow University, Scotland (1985)
Clinical Interests:
· Neuromuscular disease
· EMG
Research interests:
· Peripheral nerve injury and regeneration
· ALS
Recent awards:
· CAPMR Paper of the Year Awards: 2010, 2007.
DiPersio, Mario MD, FRCP
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Site Chief, Adult Rehabilitation, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton
Associate Clinical Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Education:
· MD, Dalhousie University (1988)
· PM&R, Dalhousie University (1997)
Clinical Interests:
· Adult Stroke Rehab
· Pediatric Rehab
· Adult Cerebral Palsy
· Spasticity Management (Botulinum toxin injections)
· Independent Medical Examinations
Recent Awards:
· Award for Teaching Excellence from the CaPM&R Review Course (2006)
MB.BCh, MSc, FRCP(C)
Clinical assistant professor
University of Alberta
Education:
· MB.BCh, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University (1992) · Rheumatology Training & Specialty of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Cairo University (1997)
· PM&R, University of Saskatchewan (2008)
· Research fellowship in the Joint Disease Laboratory, Shriners Hospital for Children, University of Montreal
Clinical Interests:
· Stroke
· Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
· Spine Intervention
· Research
Recent Awards:
· Royal University Hospital Foundation Grant as a Principal Investigator
· The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship Award (2002)
· CIHR Junior Investigator Award (2003)
D. Shaun Gray
MD PhD CCFP FRCPC
Associate Professor & Division Director
Appointment: Academic
Education:
· PhD (Biophsychology) University of British Columbia, 1981· MD University of Calgary, 1985· CCFP University of Calgary, 1988· FRCPC (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) University of Alberta 2000
Clinical & Research Interests:
· Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain Injury· Spasticity· Vestibular Rehabilitation
MD FRCP(C)
Diplomat of the American Board of PM&R
American Board Subspecialty certified in spinal cord injury medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Interests:
· Spinal cord injury and other neurological rehabilitation
· Orthotics
Hebert, Jacqueline S.
MD, FRCPC
Clinical Director Adult Amputee Program, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Associate Professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Education:
· PM&R, University of Alberta (2000)
· MD, University of Calgary (1995)
· Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology), Dalhousie University (1992)
Research Interests:
· Outcomes following amputation
· Encouraging physical activity and fitness following amputation
· Biomechanics of prosthetic and orthotic devices
· Quantitative motion analysis
Recent Awards:
· Regional Excellence and Achievement in Capital Health (REACH) award. Recipient in the category of Leadership, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (2008).
· Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Clinical Research Award (2007).
"Dispelling the myth of physical activity facilities: True stories about health and wellness from the inside". Co-applicant. (2007).
· Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Clinical Research Award (2005).
“The efficacy of balance rehabilitation utilizing computerized dynamic posturography in persons with lower limb amputation". Primary Investigator. (2005).
Naidu, Dhiren J. MD, FRCPC, Dip. Sport Med
Assistant Professor
Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Alberta
Appointment: Academic
Education:
· Diploma of Sport Medicine, CASM (2007)
· Sport Medicine Fellowship, University of Alberta Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic (2004/05)
· PM&R, University of Alberta (1999 – 2004)
· MD, University of Saskatchewan (1999)
Clinical Interests:
· Sport Medicine
· Musculoskeletal Medicine
· Interventional Injections
· Teaching
Research Interests:
· Concussion
Recent Awards:
· 4th Canadian Comprehensive Review Course in PM&R – Teaching Excellence Award (2006)
· Anne Bellamy Teaching Excellence Award – U of A PM&R Residents (2007/08)
· University of Alberta Medical Student’s Award for Teaching Excellence (4th year medical students) (2008)
· 6th Canadian Comprehensive Review Course in PM&R – Teaching Excellence Award (2010)
Prowse, Matthew
MD, FRCPC
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics
Appointment: Academic
Education:
· MD, University of Manitoba (2003)
· PM&R, University of Alberta (2008)
· Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship, University of Alberta/University of Ottawa (2010)
Clinical Interests:
· Pediatric Rehabilitation
· Adolescent transition for individuals with disabilities
· Adults with pediatric onset disabilities.
Recent awards:
· Glenrose "REACH" award as part of Hands Across Africa
BMedSc, MD, FRCP(C)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
· MD, University of Alberta (1993)
· PM&R, University of Alberta (1998)
Clinical Interests:
· MSK
· EMG
· Soft tissue pain disorders
· Post-polio
MBBS, FRCPC
Medical Lead, Spasticity Program for Adults
Appointment: Academic - Professor
Education:
· PM&R, University of Saskatchewan
Research Interests:
· Spasticity
Awards:
· Teaching Excellence Award
o 6th Canadian Comprehensive Review Course in PM&R (Jun 2010)
o 5th Canadian Comprehensive review Course in PM&R (June 2008)
o 4th Canadian Comprehensive review Course in PM&R (June 2006)
· Gilbert Scholars Teaching Excellence
Medical Students Association, University of Alberta (Nov 2009, Nov 2006)
· Award of Merit
Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (June 2008). Awarded for exemplary contribution in the field of Physiatry in Canada
· Teaching Excellence Award, Phase II Teaching Excellence Award Medical Students Association, University of Alberta (Nov 2008, Oct 2007, Nov 2006, Sept 2005, Sept 2004)
· Reach Award for Teamwork
Awarded to the regional Spasticity Team (May 2007, May 2004)
· LA Bellamy Teaching Excellence Award (June 2001, June 2000)
BSc, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Appointment: Clinical
Education:
· BSc Applied Mathematics, University of Calgary
· MSc Applied Mathematics, University of B.C.
· MD, Queen's University
· PM&R, University of Alberta
Clinical interests:
· Stroke
· Brain Injury
· Spina Bifida
· Neuromuscular
· EMG certified but not actively practicing at the moment
Research interests:
· Some interest in stroke and brain injury but not an active researcher
Townsend, Judy Anne
FRCPC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Lead of Orthopedic Inpatient Program
Appointment: Assistant Clinical Professor
Education:
· BSc Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, University of Calgary (1990)
· MD, University of Calgary (1994)
Clinical Interests:
· EMG
· Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Tuchak, Carmen MD FRCPC
Clinical Lead Glenrose Stroke Program
Appointment: Clinical
Education:
· MD, University of Calgary (1994)
· PM&R, University of Alberta (1999)
Clinical Interests:
· Stroke
· Cardiac Rehab
· MS
Watt, Joe M.MB, BS, FRCP(C)
Clinical Professor,
Site Chief, Pediatrics at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital,
Section Head, Pediatric Rehabilitation for Capital Health
Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.
Education:
· MD, University of Hong Kong
· PM&R, University of Toronto
· Fellowship in Pediatrics, University of Alberta
Clinical Interests:
· Cerebral Palsy Acquired Brain Injury
· Spina Bifida
· Neuromuscular Disorders in Children
· Pediatric EMG
Research Interests:
· Gait Analysis
· Infant Motor Development