Pamela Mullens, PT, PhD, C/NDT, has been a longstanding faculty member at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) for the last 21 years, just finished teaching her final semester.
While at RMUoHP, Mullens made numerous contributions to the educational environment: She taught in the Pediatric Science concentrations of the Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Science program transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Science program.
Mullens’ time spent at RMUoHP has been centered on academic coursework for doctoral students focused on analyzing the research evidence, clinical course, life challenges and successes, and pediatric therapy practice processes for individuals with cerebral palsy. She also addressed an interdisciplinary, lifespan perspective in analyzing and mitigating the effects of cerebral palsy from infancy through adolescence and into middle adulthood.
Mullens’s efforts in her profession and at RMUoHP are recognized by many, including Jane Sweeney PT, MS, PhD, FAPTA , program director for the RMUoHP PhD in Health Sciences – Pediatric Science and the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy – Pediatric Science program, as well as the Neonatology Fellowship program
“Dr. Mullens has steadfastly remained available to teach, serve on dissertation committees, and advise former students long after graduation. Her meaningful, positive, respectful, and memorable clinical and scholarly discussions with students beyond the classroom are legendary,” said Sweeney.
Alumna Lisa Katzman, PT, DPT, explained, “Dr. Mullen has been a force for change and growth in the field of physical therapy for over 72 years. During this time, I had the good fortune to experience her teaching excellence while attending the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in Pediatric Science Program at RMUoHP from 2018-2019…“Dr. Mullens gently and permanently shifted my perspective and paradigms as a pediatric physical therapist working in early intervention.”
Katzman added, “She helped me realize that I needed to make changes in my approach to working with families and their very young children. I have a much deeper appreciation for the importance of educating families about the characteristics and long-term effects of cerebral palsy as early as possible.”
To honor Mullens and her contributions to the healthcare profession, RMUoHP, and the Wasatch Education Foundation are jointly funding the Pamela Mullens Pediatric Science (PhD) Scholarship.
The scholarship will award $3,000 toward tuition or other educational expenses to a deserving student in the pre-dissertation phase of the PhD in Health Science – Pediatric Science concentration for the Fall 2021 semester.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is proud to honor the time, efforts, and accomplishments of Mullens in advancing the education of students and healthcare as a whole through the 2021 Adjunct Faculty Award and the Pamela Mullens Pediatric Science (PhD) Scholarship.
For more information on the new Pamela Mullens Pediatric Science (PhD) Scholarship or to apply, please contact Leslie Garcia, RMUoHP Scholarships/Grants Coordinator, at leslie.garcia@rm.edu.
