Positive Coaching for Students: Building Relationships & Fostering Success
Speaker(s)
Matthew Vraa, PT, DPT, DSc, PhD, MBA
Dr. Matthew Vraa has held a wide variety of academic and professional roles over his 21 years as a physical therapist. He has taught in the Associates, Bachelors, DPT, and PhD programs from the Community College to Doctoral granting institutions at public, private, and proprietary institutions. He has two terminal degrees (PhD and DSc) along with this Transitional DPT degree, along with an MBA in Healthcare Finance. These have allowed him to hold positions as a Core Faculty Member, Director of Clinical Education, Program Director of a PTA and DPT programs, Dean of a School, Dissertation Chair, and Interim University President. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (2015) and an APTA Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (2013-present).
Mary Beth Geiser PT, DPT
Dr. Mary Beth Geiser is active in her profession as an educator, a clinician, and a volunteer in the field of physical therapy. She finds joy in helping individuals with chronic pain and advocates for the underserved population. She has 33 years of clinical practice and 25 years of experience in various academic roles (DPT, Residency, and Fellowship programs). She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (2014) and an APTA Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (1999-present).