New faculty spotlight: Christopher Anderson, D.O.

Christopher Anderson, D.O., is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Christopher Anderson, D.O.
• Hometown: Omaha
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Research/Professional Interests:
Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation

How I fell in love with rehabilitation:
I participated in a summer internship at New York University called the Health Career Opportunities Program through the rehabilitation department.

Degrees:

• Doctor of Osteopathy, University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Mo.
• Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Memberships:

• Association of Academic Physiatrists
• American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Three things people may not know about me:

• I coached my children’s sports teams, boys and girls, whenever possible.
• I enjoy doing my own yardwork and landscaping.
• I enjoy traveling to watch live sporting events.