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Chris L. Wells PT, PhD, CCS, ATC

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Chris L. Wells, PT, PhD, CCS, ATC is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. Dr. Wells graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health, Physical Education & Athletic Training from West Chester University in 1985 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Stockton State College in 1991. She earned Masters in Physical Therapy in 1994 and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Department of Developmental Movement from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. Dr. Wells' primary teaching responsibilities within the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is in the areas of cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology and rehabilitation for patient with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction and acute care practice. Beyond her faculty responsibilities at the University, Dr. Wells also serves as a Clinical Cardiopulmonary Specialist in the Department of Rehabilitation Services at the University of Maryland Medical Center where she primarily delivers patient care in the intensive care setting and assist with program and staff development. Professionally, she is an active member within the Cardiopulmonary Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, serving as the Chair of Research Committees. She serves on the editorial board for the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal and is a board member for the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Baltimore Chapter. Dr Wells research interests includes the rehabilitation of critically ill patients. Presently working on two research teams. One team studying the effects of physical therapy and nutrition on length of stay, functional recovery and weaning from mechanical ventilators. The second project is looking at a collaborative model between nursing and rehabilitation staff in restoring function in geriatric patients who are admitted to acute care setting.