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Amy Beyersdorf wants the Munroe-Meyer Institute\u2019s Department of Physical Therapy team to stay the course while a search is underway for a new director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in June, Beyersdorf takes on the role of interim director of the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy goal in this role is to encourage our PT department to continue to work as a team and to expand our reach within the clinical setting, schools and in research,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to continue on that same path of excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandy Willett, PhD, has held the role since 2017. Beyersdorf applauded Dr. Willett\u2019s work to build a strong and knowledgeable team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyersdorf, who started at MMI in 1995, also sits on the search committee to find a new director. While she\u2019s moving into the interim role, she\u2019s also helping to determine what\u2019s needed from a permanent director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeking out where we need to grow next and what our team is going to look like,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m learning the ins and outs of this job and where I can make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her time at MMI, Beyersdorf has earned many accolades, including the Gold U Award and the Outstanding Pediatric Clinical Practice Award from the American Physical Therapy Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyersdorf also is involved in SIT-PT<\/a> research project, a five-year research project aimed to promote children\u2019s early development and readiness to learn. Beyersedorf has volunteered with MMI\u2019s GoBabyGo! Program, is a certified car seat specialist and volunteers with several community organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“She is an amazing clinician, strong advocate for the population we serve and a wonderful human being,” said MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, when announcing the appointment. “She has always been a great asset to MMI, and I am convinced that she will be an effective and compassionate leader through this transition time.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the interim position, Beyersdorf said she hopes to rely on her experience at the institute to continue propelling the department forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have a wealth of knowledge,\u201d she said. \u201cYou\u2019re able to talk to other physical therapists and bounce ideas off them. A lot of places, you\u2019re alone. Here, you\u2019re supported.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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