Gilbert M. Willett

Division of Physical Therapy Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984420 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4420
(402) 559-6595
gwillett@unmc.edu

Academic Appointments:
Interim Program Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 2008-present
Assistant Program Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 2007-2008
Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 2002-present
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 1995-2002
Instructor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 1990-1995

Degrees/Certifications:
PhD, Cell Biology and Anatomy, UNMC, 2006
MS, Anatomy, UNMC, 1994
BS, Physical Therapy, 1987
OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist), American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialties, 1994-present
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), National Strength
and Conditioning Association, 1996-present

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
Structure and Function of the Human Body PT 3 Anatomy TA elective
PHYT 606, Musculoskeletal III (course coordinator)
PHYT 727, Differential Screening for Physical Therapists (course coordinator)
PHYT 740, Critical Inquiry II

Scholarly Activity:
Research interests: Primarily musculoskeletal clinically related topics and educational outcomes.

Publications: (last 5 years):
Willett GM, Sharp JG, Smith LM. A comparative evaluation of teaching methods in an introductory neuroscience course for physical therapy students. Journal of Allied Health 2008:37(3);pp177E-197E.

Bilek LD, Venema DM, Willett GM, Lyden ER. Use of the human activity profile for estimating fitness in persons with arthritis. Arthritis Care & Research. 2008;59(5):659-664.

Meyer KP, Willett GM. Are physical therapy clinical instructors teaching the Institute of Medicine core competencies? An exploratory investigation using student perceptions. Journal of Allied Health. 2007;36(4):e293-e312.

Willett GM, Norton NS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. xPharm, Exec. Editors: D.B. Bylund and S.J. Enna, Elsevier Inc., NY, 2004. http://www.xpharm.com/citation?Article_ID=1130

Willett, GM. Development of a prototype computer-based instruction module: Foundational neuroscience for physical therapy students. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2004;2(2). http://ijahsp.nova.edu/articles/Vol2num2/willett_PT_TRAINING2.htm

Karst GM, Willett GM. Effect of specific exercise instructions on abdominal muscle activity during trunk curl exercises. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2004;34(1):4-12.

Service:
Member, American Physical Therapy Association 1986 - present
Member, Orthopedic Section 1995 - present
Member, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, 1986 – present
Member, Student Liaison Committee, 1988-2000.
NPTA delegate (elected), National APTA House of Delegates, 1999-03
Manuscript reviewer for Physical Therapy
Volunteer, Nebraska Special Olympics-Summer Games, 2008-present.
UNMC Sharing Clinic, 2005-present
YMCA Youth Basketball Coach, 2003 - 2008.
City of Papillion Recreation Organization: Youth Soccer Coach, 1998-2008

Clinical Experience:
Primarily outpatient orthopedics