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Jeff Houck

Jeff Houck

Associate Professor

Rochester Summer 2008

Movement Analysis Lab Team
Movement Analysis Lab Team

 Summer Opportunities in Rochester!     

Clinical Movement Analysis Course:

Quantitative Clinical Movement Analysis is a growing area of practice, especially in the areas of pediatrics and sports medicine.  Ithaca College is the FIRST program in the country to offer students a course that will prepare them for this type clinical experience.  This course is designed for high achieving and accomplished students.  Additionally, students who complete this course will have an opportunity to select a clinical affiliation site in their graduate year of study at a premier clinical movement analysis laboratory.  These affiliations are only available to students completing the course. 

 Frequently asked questions:

When is the course?  TBA (June 23 - July 18 are tentative dates)

Are there Scholarships?  Yes. This year at least 1 scholarship will be offered to top students. To apply for the scholarship send a 1 page essay of what you hope to learn by taking the course to Dr. Houck at jhouck@ithaca.edu by  Friday, February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM.

Can I work while taking this course?  Yes! 

How long will the course last? TBA - this year a 4 week course is being considered.

What else can the course offer me?

Students that successfully complete this course and the special affiliation have additional opportunities at graduation. 

How to Sign Up?

Summer Registration starts in March.  The first 10 students to sign up when summer registration starts will be admitted to the course.  

 

Student Research Assistant Opportunities

Both Dr. Deborah Nawoczenski and Dr. Jeff Houck are working on funded projects in the Ithaca College Movement Analysis Laboratory.  The projects vary each year from spinal cord injury to ACL injury to tendon problems.  Student research assistants gain experience working with patients, data analysis, and research development.   Projects may involve subjects with range of pathologies such as pelvic insufficiency fractures, midfoot arthritis or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.  The total number of Student Research Assistant position available for summer 2008 is not determined, but at least 1 will be offered.  

Applications for Summer Research Assistant Positions are due on Feb 15th, 2008.  Salary has not been finalized but it is expected to be around $2,200 for 20 hours/week for 10 weeks.  Weekly times are arranged by project.  Highly motivated students that work well independently are a good fit.  Preference is given to students interested in movement analysis and clinical research.  Applicants should submit a 1 page essay that focuses on 1) Why you are interested, and 2) What uniquely qualifies you. Applications are due to Dr. Houck at jhouck@ithaca.edu by  Friday, February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM.  Note that for all applicants their GPA will be obtained from the registrar and comments solicited from faculty.  


HUMAN ANATOMY LABORATORY ASSISTANT  for 2008

PERTINENT INFORMATION (as of December 2007 and subject to change):

  1. Two to three graduate PT students (current seniors) are needed for a great opportunity of assisting in the laboratory for Human Anatomy (PTBS-31000)
  2. The anatomy course will be presented at the University of Rochester Medical School anatomy laboratories during the Physical Therapy Department summer academic session (tentatively scheduled from May 29 to August 5, 2008).
  3. The anatomy laboratory sessions are generally held three days per week (Monday and Wednesday 1-5 PM, and Friday 8:30-12:30 PM, subject to changes based on course needs).
  4. Housing, transportation, and parking will be the responsibility of the laboratory assistant.
  5. Salary has not been finalized but it is expected to be greater than $2,200 for the anatomy course.
  6. Opportunities for independent tutoring may also be available.
  7. It is possible to combine being a teaching assistant with the summer course and research assistantships.

RESPONSIBILITIES (for Human Anatomy):

  1. Arrive at every laboratory session fully prepared to guide, instruct, and demonstrate as needed the anatomical structures assigned for each session. To assist with preparation for this, attendance at some anatomy lectures may be required if the course coordinator deems it necessary.
  2. Attend all lab preview meetings held just 10-15 minutes prior to the start of laboratories. 
  3. Assist in administering and grading five laboratory exams. This includes arriving at 7:00 AM to set up the exam. Exams generally finish by 3 PM.
  4. Be available in the afternoon on at least one exam day to proctor an additional three-hour test session for students who need special accommodations.
  5. Be available for an open lab/review session about once every two weeks with compensatory time off from a scheduled lab session.  

  APPLICATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE:

1.      Submit a one-page type written summary.  Specify:

  1. What position you are applying for Human Anatomy Lab Assistant
  2. Why you are interested in this type of responsibility
  3. What uniquely qualifies you

2.      This should be sent to Dr. Houck, the course coordinator, by e-mail to jhouck@ithaca.edu, by Friday, February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM.

3.      Selected candidates will be interviewed, by Dr. Houck (course coordinator). The interview date is yet to be determined.  Input from other PT faculty may be sought.  

4.      Preference for interviews will be given to applicants who received a grade of B+ in the course they are applying to be an assistant in (Human Anatomy course (PTBS-31000)).

5.      The goal will be to have the selection & confirmation of anatomy laboratory activity assistant appointments completed by Friday, March 7.

6.      For additional information, contact Dr. Houck at 585-340-9619 or jhouck@ithaca.edu.