Department of Physical Therapy

Reva P. Rauk, PT, PHD, MMSC, NCS

Faculty Positionno picture available

Adjunct Instructor (Clinical)

Contact Information 

reva.rauk@hsc.utah.edu

Degrees

B.S. Biology, St. Xavier College
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Therapy, Mayo Foundation School of Health-Related Sciences
MMSc. Medical Sciences, Emory University
Ph.D. Education, University of Minnesota

Courses Taught/Coordinated

PH TH 7120   Therapeutic Exercise
PH TH 7250   Pediatric Rehabilitation
PH TH 7300   Neuromuscular Management
PH TH 7930   Doctoral Seminar

Research Interests

Clinical Education, Human Experience in Neurological Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke

Publications (Journal Articles)

Perry SB, Rauk RP, McCarthy AA. A description of neurologic specialty practice based on a competency revalidation study. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Revision submitted Sept 07.

Rauk, R. The Lifeworld of Physical Therapist Students on Full-Time Clinical Experiences. Dissertation, December 2006.

ABPTS (Rauk RP, McCarthy AA, Perry SB). (2004) Neurologic Physical Therapy Description of Specialty Practice. APTA.

Rauk, RP. (2003) Knowledge integration: Theory to practice in physical therapy education. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Spring 17 (1): 39-47.

APTA, Neurology Section (Schenkman M, Gill-Body KM, Deutsch J, Hedman LD, Majsak M, Nicholson DE, Perry SB, Rauk RP). (2000). A compendium for teaching professional level physical therapy neurologic content. Neurology Section, APTA.

Dunfee HJ, Rauk RP, Ceislak KR, Weland JC. (2001) 4 Students: 1 Clinical Instructor – A collaborative clinical education model in various practice settings. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Spring 15 (1) (abstract of CSM 2001 poster presentation)

Rauk, R. Review of The Wisconsin Gait Scale by Rodriguez, et. A.Stroke of Genius, February 1999.

Rauk, R. Review of Neurological Rehabilitation by Umphred, DA. Neurology Report, March 1996.

Professional Service Activities (current)

APTA Education Section, CCCE-Co-Chair, Clinical Education Special Interest Group, June 2007-present

APTA, Department of Education, Credentialed Trainer, Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program, January 2007-present

APTA Department of Education, Member, Clinical Instructor Education Board, July 2006-present

University of Utah Health Sciences, Center for Rehabilitation Research, Education & Practice, Operations Board Member, 2006-present.

University of Utah Health Care, Rehabilitation Services, TRAILS Executive Board Member, 2004-present

APTA Department of Accreditation, PT On-Site Reviewer for PT Programs, December 2002-present

APTA Department of Education, Credentialed Trainer, Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program, March 2002-present

Scientific and Professional Presentations (Selective)

Educational Leadership Spanning Classroom and Clinic: Solving Problems, Creating Solutions, Presentation, APTA National Education Leadership Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 2005.

Development of A Professional Clinical Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy, Poster Presentation, University of Minnesota, Impress the President, April 2003.

4 Students: 1 Clinical Instructor – A Collaborative Clinical Education Model in Various Practice Settings. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2001.

Honors & Awards

Keynote Speaker, 2007, University of Utah, Division of Physical Therapy, Class of 2007 graduation

Outstanding Instructor, 2004, University of Utah, Division of Physical Therapy

Keynote Speaker, 2004, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Program in Physical Therapy, Graduation.

Outstanding Faculty Member 1995-1996, University of Utah, Division of Physical Therapy