| Degrees and institutions | Doctor of Physical Therapy Ithaca College; Bachelor of Science Ithaca College |
| Additional certifications and specializations | Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) |
| Primary roles at PNWU | Assistant Professor in School of Physical Therapy Admissions Chair in School of Physical Therapy Director of the Pro Bono Physical Therapy clinic at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission |
| Content expertise | Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Pro Bono Physical Therapy, Implicit Bias in Healthcare Education |
| Technological and other expertise | Office 365, Canvas. |
| Clinical expertise/patient-care experience | Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Manual Therapy |
| Community service | Sierra Club |
| Cultural/international experience | Upaya’s Nomads Clinic. I was the first western training physical therapist to participate in the Nepali-led Upaya’s Nomads Clinic in Nepal. We trekked 170 miles and climbed over 38,500ft setting up ten temporary medical clinics in the Humla region. I participated in the physical medicine tent with a Nepali-trained Physical Therapist and a Tibetian trained 12th generation Ameche. I hope to return again soon! |
| Languages spoken/read | English |
| Pedagogical expertise | Foundations of Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Rural Integrated Clinical Experience courses. |
| Methodological expertise | Currently, I am enrolled in a Ph.D. Program in Health Professions Education at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. My research focus is centered on how our implicit racial bias impacts health outcomes. |
| Other | Outdoor Recreation! I enjoy snow skiing, stand-up paddling, riding and racing my bikes, and climbing. |
| CV | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-blizniak-pt-dpt-ocs-comt-cscs-44a50962/ |
