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Steven Snyder, PT, DPT, CSCS

Steven Snyder, PT, DPT, CSCS

Assistant Dean Technology & Innovation/Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education - CA

College of Health Sciences

ssnyder@westernu.edu

Join year: 2012

  • Education

    Ed.D. Health Professions Education. A.T. Still University (2022)

    DPT, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 2012

    BS, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, 2009

  • Certification

    CSCS- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. National Strength and Conditioning Association.

    American Heart Association BLS

    Apple Certified Teacher

  • License

    California Board of Physical Therapy

  • Courses

    PT 5030- Anatomy I

    PT 5035- Anatomy II

    HCSI 5108- Instructional Media

  • Research Grant

    Snyder S., Wedel M., Truong J., Cadaver Muscle Variant

    Schilliing D., Snyder S., Community Service in Physical Therapy Education

    Snyder S., 3D Printing and Anatomy Education

    Snyder S., Baron D., Liu E., Concussion in Physical Therapy Education

    Intramural Grants:

    Raja B., Konecne J., Snyder S.,

    $1500 Activity Monitoring in Diabetic Populations - 2014

    Snyder, S.

    $245 Digital Goniometer Use - 2013

  • Awards

    Innovation Champion, Western University of Health Sciences, 2019

    East West Scholarship Recipient, Western University of Health Sciences, 2012

    Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2012

  • Organizations

    American Association of Clinical Anatomists, 2019-Present

    APTA Education Section: Anatomy Education Special Interest Group, 2019-Present

    American Association of Anatomists, 2018-2019

    National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2013- Present

    APTA Education Section, 2012-Present

    APTA Orthopedic Section, 2012-Present

    American Physical Therapy Association, 2009- Present

    California Physical Therapy Association, 2009-Present

  • Committees

    Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Search Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, July 2021-Present

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion Alliance, College of Health Sciences, 2020-Present

    Summer Health Professions Education Program: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Clinical Faculty, 2017-Present

    University Faculty Senate, July 2019-Present

    University Academic Standards and Policies Committee, July 2019-Present

    University Assessment Committee, 2019-Present

    University Educational Technologies IT Governance Subcommittee, 2019-Present

    University Strategic Planning Group- Educational Innovation Performance Team, 2019-Present

    University Strategic Planning Group- Innovation Group, September 2018-2019

    Collaborative University Anatomy Search Committee, July 7 2017- 2018

    University Strategic Planning Committee. Education Technology Subcommittee, July 2013-April 2014

    College of Allied Health Professions Student Academic Progress Committee, July 23 2014-2019

    College of Allied Health Professions Faculty Assembly Vice-Chair, November 19, 2015-July 2016; July 2017-July 2018

    College of Allied Health Professions Faculty Assembly Chair, July 7 2016- July 2017

    College of Allied Health Professions Virtual Reality Learning Center Liaison, August 2015-present

    Physical Therapy Advocacy Club Advisor, 2013-2020

    Department of Physical Therapy Education Chair Search Committee, October 2018-2020

    Department of Physical Therapy Education Admissions Subcommittee, November 2012-Present

    Department of Physical Therapy Education Awards Subcommittee, November 2012-Present

    Department of Physical Therapy Education Search Committee Chair, July 1 2013-April 1 2014