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Stephen Carp, PT, PhD

Stephen Carp, PT, PhD is currently Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at DeSales University. His PhD is in Motor Control, and he is also a Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS.) He teaches in the areas of Geriatrics, Clinical Medicine, Professional Development, Management of Physical Therapy Practices, and Research. His areas of research interest include: effectiveness of non-government support of the poor; doctoral program admissions; immigration medicine; and exercise and its relationship to cognition and fall-risk. He has authored over 15 publications and has published two textbooks, with the most recent being Foundations: An Introduction to Physical Therapy, published in January of 2019. In addition, he has authored four book chapters. He has served as an item writer for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and has developed three continuing education programs for the APTA. Dr. Carp is a Combined Sections Meeting proposal reviewer for the Academy of Physical Therapy Education and Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy. He has presented at numerous national meetings. He was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Educator Award by the Academy of Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association and delivered the 2020 APTA-PA Conference keynote address. He is a journal reviewer for six journals, including the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a grant reviewer for the U.S. Army and the Army Medical Research and Material Command and the Occupational, Safety and Health Administration. He has a broad community service agenda, including co-directing the Norristown Immigration Clinic with Kerstin Palombaro, PT, PhD of Widener University, the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, and directing the pro bono Rehabilitation Clinic at St. Catherine’s Infirmary in Germantown, PA. For the past seven years he has led a physical therapy student-directed service trip to Guatemala. Dr. Carp maintains a clinical practice at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He resides in Harleysville, Pennsylvania with his wife Diane. He and Diane have four children and two grandchildren.

 

Rebecca Stein, BS, R.T.(R)(MR), CHSE

Rebecca Stein, BS, R.T.(R)(MR), CHSE is the Director of Healthcare Simulation at DeSales University, where she combines her passion for healthcare education with over two decades of experience in medical imaging. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging from Bloomsburg University, is a member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. She holds certifications in Radiography and MRI. Rebecca is dedicated to creating innovative, inclusive, and collaborative simulation experiences that prepare future healthcare professionals for real-world practice. Passionate about advancing healthcare education, Rebecca collaborates with faculty and administrators to enhance simulation-based learning that fosters clinical competence, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration. She remains committed to promoting experiential learning, clinical competence, and the integration of humanities in healthcare education to foster a more holistic approach to patient care. When not in the Simulation Center, Rebecca enjoys cooking, laughing with her family, and spending time outdoors. She is always seeking new adventures and memories with the ones she loves.

 

Kathleen L. Ehrhardt MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Kathleen Ehrhardt, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Associate Professor, is a physician assistant who has worked in women’s health for over 30 years, primarily in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecologic oncology. She graduated from St. Francis University Physician Assistant Program in 1990 and received her Master of Medical Studies from the same university in 1994. Kathy has been faculty in the DeSales University Physician Assistant Program since its inception in 1997. She was promoted to Program Director in 2021. Prior to this, she had served in various leadership roles in the PA Program, including Assistant Program Director, Academic Coordinator, and Chair of the Medical Studies major. Kathy was appointed to the Board of Trustees of St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital in April 2012 and served until October 2024. She was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for both St’ Luke’s Upper Bucks and Quakertown Campuses from October 2022 until October 2024. Various prior leadership roles included Vice President of the Board and Chair of the Quality Committee. Kathy was elected to serve on the nccPA Health Foundation Board of Directors and served from January 2016 until December 2021. Kathy has also currently serves on the DeSales Free Clinic Board of Advisors since January 2007. Various awards include the DeSales University Provost’s Faculty Excellence Award in Service in 2020, Educator of the Year from the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA) in 2016, and Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in 2016. Kathy has also served on the PACKRAT test writing committee. She has been in the House of Delegates of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), representing the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Additionally, Kathy has enjoyed speaking at international, national, state, and local levels about women’s health, PA education, and interprofessional education. Current research interests include interprofessional education and humanities in medical education. Kathy is interested in humanities as it applies to the medical education of PA students in its ability to help train future physician assistants to be more empathetic, connect with patients, and provide more patient-centered care. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys sewing, reading, and spending time with her family.

 

Susana L. Keller, CScD, MBA, MS

Susana L. Keller, CScD, MBA, MS brings clinical experience across the lifespan and administrative leadership in corporate and non-profit organizations. Dr. Keller is the founding program director and department chair for the Center for Communication Sciences & Disorders at DeSales University in PA. Her teaching and research explore the theory-practice gap, cultural responsibility, and technology in higher education. She also studies the impact of AI on human communication.

 

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