Professional Bio
Dr. Will Conrad Bachelor of Science degrees from Purdue University (Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition/Fitness/Health, 1995), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2004), a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (Rehabilitation Science track) from Pennsylvania Western University (2007), and a Doctor of Education (EdD) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2016). He is board certified in lymphedema management through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). His doctoral dissertation examined the effectiveness of team-based learning to enhance student comprehension in applied anatomy and as a model for interprofessional education among doctoral physical and occupational therapy students.
Dr. Conrad is currently a Professor at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, where he teaches foundational and applied coursework including anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics/kinesiology, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, and lymphedema management.
In addition to his full-time academic appointment since 2006, Dr. Conrad has maintained clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and home health physical therapy.
Dr. Conrad has published and presented on topics including anatomy and biomechanics, women’s health, and teaching and learning in anatomy education at state and national physical therapy, occupational therapy, and education conferences. He is a co-author of an Anatomy Synopsis series consisting of six online anatomy textbooks, as well as a biomechanics text. His current scholarly work focuses on the relationship between spatial aptitude and the understanding of anatomy.
Dr. Conrad currently serves as Chair of the Anatomy Educators Special Interest Group and as a member of the Board of Directors for the APTA Academy of Education. He has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2002.
Dr. Conrad is currently a Professor at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, where he teaches foundational and applied coursework including anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics/kinesiology, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, and lymphedema management.
In addition to his full-time academic appointment since 2006, Dr. Conrad has maintained clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and home health physical therapy.
Dr. Conrad has published and presented on topics including anatomy and biomechanics, women’s health, and teaching and learning in anatomy education at state and national physical therapy, occupational therapy, and education conferences. He is a co-author of an Anatomy Synopsis series consisting of six online anatomy textbooks, as well as a biomechanics text. His current scholarly work focuses on the relationship between spatial aptitude and the understanding of anatomy.
Dr. Conrad currently serves as Chair of the Anatomy Educators Special Interest Group and as a member of the Board of Directors for the APTA Academy of Education. He has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2002.
Physical Therapist (PT)
Special Interest Groups
AESIG, AFSIG, SOESIG