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Susan
Gerik, M.D.
Susan is a professor in UTMB's
Department of Pediatrics. Where she cares for
infants and children with a variety of chronic
conditions. As lead author Dr. Gerik was instrumental
in the case design and development for this project. |
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Rodger
Marion, Ph.D.
Rodger is a professor in the School of Health Professions.
He provided overall direction for developing the case of Sam Cooper. He also filmed the three treatment visits and was the coordinator of the web development team of the UTMB Complementary and Alternative Medicine Project. |
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Victor
S. Sierpina, M.D.
Victor is a professor
in UTMB's Department of Family Medicine and was the
Project Director of the UTMB Complementary and Alternative Medicine Project. He supported the collaborative
efforts of the team, assured accuracy of information
and resources, and consulted on case development
and design. |
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Connie
Silva, Ph.D., RN
Concepcion (Connie) holds
certifications as a holistic nurse, a Healing
Touch practitioner and instructor, and aromatherapist.
She is the co-author of the case and has contributed
complementary therapies information and linkages
in the development of an integrative approach
to the management of a pediatric patient with
spina bifida. With her knowledge and expertise
in holistic medicine and nursing, she has been
a significant contributor to the design of the
project. |
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Robert
Francis, D.C.
Robert (Rob) is a Chiropractor in private practice in Pasadina, Texas. He is on the clinical faculty of the Texas Chiropractic College, and is the former Dean of Clinical Sciences of that institution. |
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Randine
Lewis, Lic.Ac., Ph.D.
Randine is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist
and has studied both Eastern and Western medicine.
After attending Osteopathic medical school, she
began her career in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
She earned her graduate and post-graduate degrees
in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, focusing
on fertility, and performed her internship at
the prestigious Dalian Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine in China. |
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Stan Shor
Stan was an actor, who played the role of Sam Cooper. After a sucessful career in civil engineering that involved supervising construction projects worldwide, Stan in retirement sought further adventures. One of his passions was being a standardized patient at UTMB. There he portrayed patients for health science students to practice their clinical skills. Stan passed away about a year after completing this role.
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Kim
J. Garges, M.D.
Kim is a professor in the Division of Spine Surgery,
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. He is certified by the
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Chris Baker, PhD, PT
Chris is a professor in the School of Health Professions, UTMB. She has extensive experience in in early childhood intervention and directs a training program for physical therapy students who want to work with children in the public schools. |
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Jennifer Ellison, PT, Ph.D.,
Jennifer is a professor in the School of Health Professions, UTMB. Jennifer is an orthopedic physical therapist with an emphasis in rehabilitation of the spine, hip and shoulder. Kinesiology and Biomechanics.. |
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Ron
Williams, MS
Ron is an instructional designer and developed the evaluation aspects of the case. He is as also a member of the video production crew. |
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Darren
Burns
Darren is a web designer in the Department of
Family Medicine. He did most of the Active Server Pages programming, contributed to the technical development aspects of the case, and was a member of the video production crew. |
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Linda
Hubbell, PA
Linda is a programmer analyst in the
Department of Family Medicine. She coordinated the database design, and assisted with programming and technical development for this
project. |
Case Objectives
Development Team
