Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, is the founding Program Director and Associate Professor of the College of Saint Mary Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Omaha, Nebraska. She's been a physical therapist for 18 years and taught in physical therapy education programs for over a decade. Dr. Varnado graduated from Tennessee State University (BS), Indiana University (DPT), and AT Still University (DHSc with Education Certification).  In 2018, Dr. Varnado graduated from the APTA Fellowship in Education Leadership Program, served on the workgroup from 2018-2022, and transitioned to mentor in 2022. Her research interests include investigating hybrid learning models, JEDI initiatives, and faculty development in physical therapy education programs. Dr. Varnado serves as President of the Board of Directors for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, the Candidacy Review Council for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), and delegate and District Three Representative for the Arizona Physical Therapy Association.

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Post-Professional Training and Accomplishments: 

• Kaiser Permanente Southern California Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency (2009)

• Kaiser Permanente Southern California Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowhip (2010)

• APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (Emeritus)

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (2011)

• American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Specialist (2004)