Byron E. Bork, PT, M.A.

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Lecturer & Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

The University of Iowa
1-249 Medical Education Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1190
Tel.: (319) 335-6857
byron-bork@uiowa.edu

Education & Training

  • 1965 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • 1966 Certificate in Physical Therapy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • 1967 Master of Arts Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Current Employment Pertaining to Professional Appointment

  • 1976-present Lecturer, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Research Activities

  • Admissions Process in Physical Therapy Education
  • Clinical Education

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) - responsible for coordinating all clinical education, placement, and communication with students while on clinical experiences. Coordinator of all clinical education courses, both required and elective.
  • DPT- Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Care (101:122)
  • DPT- Introduction to PT Practice I (101:140)
  • DPT- Professional Issues and Ethics (101:120)
  • DPT- Coordinate Surface Anatomy course (101:209)
  • DPT- Liaison to Pathology Department for Principles of Pathology (69:133)
  • DPT- Physical Therapy Management and Administration I (101:119)
  • DPT- Physical Therapy Management and Administration II (101:121)

Academic & Professional Activities

  • Memberships: APTA, Section Member in Education and Orthopedics
  • Committees: Chair, Faculty, Staff & Student Affairs Committee; Member, Curriculum & Instruction Committee; Faculty Committee
  • Manuscript Reviewer: Journal of Physical Therapy Education
  • Book Reviewer: Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Selected Publications

  • Bork BE, Cook TM, Rosecrance JC, et al. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physical Therapists. Physical Therapy 1996; 76:827-835.