Abigail S.

Education

• Miami University Graduate Student, Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies, 2025-Current
• Shawnee State University, Associate in Science: Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, 2013-2017

Health Care Experience

• Physical Therapist Assistant, Riverside Physical Therapy, Proctorville, OH
• Athletic Trainer, Huntington, WV

Certifications

• AHA-ACLS
• AHA-BLS
• Licensed and Board-Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
• Licensed and Board-Certified Athletic Trainer

Research

• Citi Program: Humans as Subjects IRB Basic Course
• Health Policy Advocacy Topic: Leptospirosis in Rural American Farmlands

 

Research Interest: 

• Female Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and the Hormonal Impact, Predicting Hormone Levels in Elite
• Female Athletes to Decrease Ligament Injuries in Sports, The Future Advancements in Orthopedics

Prior Research Activities

• Studied Quadriceps to Hamstring Ratios and the Effects on Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears and the relationship between weaknesses and tears, Biomechanics of Lower Extremity Knee Injuries, and the
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears based on Graft Type

Community Interests and Activities

• Member American Academy of Physician Associates
• Member Ohio Association of Physician Assistants
• Member Ohio Rural Health Association
• Miami University Physician Associate Studies Student Society President

Clinical Interests

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics

“Why Miami?”

“This program’s mission is to create physician associates that are compassionate, multi-faceted professionals that have a purpose to help others. That mission was felt the moment I stepped foot on campus. The professors and staff have had my best interest at heart and they opened doors for me that were closed by others. They saw my potential and passion, and understood my purpose. Since being given the opportunity here at Miami, I’ve not only improved as a professional health care provider in the fields I used to be a part of, but I have also become a better student and person. Being chosen, seen, and understood has given me the chance to learn, grow, and hopefully become the best physician associate I can be. Miami instills a sense of family within each class in this program, and being able to rely on your classmates, your staff, and your professors while persevering through this program makes Miami the not only the best choice, but the only choice.”