Assistant Professor and Assistant Director
Dr. Miller is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. She teaches courses related to her specialty area of geriatrics and her research interests pertaining to psychosocial dimensions of healthcare.
Read Dr. Miller's CV (pdf)
Education
- EdD, Creighton University, Interdisciplinary Leadership
- DPT, St. Ambrose University
- BS, St. Ambrose University, Exercise Science
- ABPTS Geriatric Clinical Specialist
- State of Wisconsin License 12282-24
- State of Iowa License 005298
Certifications and Licensure
- American Physical Therapy Association, Member
- Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA, Member
- Academy of Physical Therapy Education, APTA, Member
- Iowa Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Member
My favorite spot on campus is the grotto because it's simple yet beautiful, and it's a great place of gathering on Wednesday nights during the school year for spiritual and social growth.
Dr. Karolyn Miller
Scholarship
Miller KA, Preventing Burnout of Physical Therapists: A Phenomenological Study to Guide Faculty in Preparing DPT Students. Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, Milwaukee, WI (Platform Presentation), October 2022
Frank LM, Ryan K, Miller KA. The Relationship between Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Care in DPT Students. Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, Milwaukee, WI (Poster Presentation), October 2022
Miller KA, Dailey DL, Lampe KE. Older Adult and Caregiver Empathy Simulation with Second Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Virtual (Poster Presentation), February 2021
More about Dr. Miller
DPT 531 Functional Anatomy
DPT 600 Issues in Patient Care
DPT 670 Orthotics and Prosthetics
DPT 760 PT Procedures II, geriatrics
DPT 800 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
DPT 835 Portfolio Project
Professional:
American Physical Therapy Organization, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Member
Academy of Physical Therapy Education Member
APTA Iowa
Personal:
STAARS mentor - Davenport Community School District
Interprofessional Health Clinic - St. Ambrose University
Social Justice Committee, St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Contact
Karolyn Miller
Physical Therapy
Center for Health Sciences Education 212
1320 W. Lombard St.
Davenport, IA 52804
563-333-6432
MillerKarolynA@sau.edu