Julie Gahimer, PT, HSD

Julie Gahimer is an associate professor. Her doctoral studies were in College and School Health Education and Public Health. Dr. Gahimer teaches in the areas of neurorehabilitation and educational methods in the professional curriculum and the core Neurological track course, Educational Methods and Materials, and an on-line Health Promotion course in the postprofessional program.

She has participated in, conducted, and organized numerous continuing education courses and workshops throughout the country. Dr. Gahimer is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the Education and Neurology Sections of the APTA.

She is on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Dr. Gahimer has presented more than ten platform or poster presentations at national meetings. She has authored multiple publications in the areas of patient education and community health education. She developed several successful programs including the Clinical Update (a UIndy-sponsored continuing education program), and the Stroke Support Group of Community Hospitals of Indianapolis.

Her major clinical interests include rehabilitation of adults with neurological injury and disease. Julie was honored for her work at the Baxter YMCA by receiving a 2007 Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Congratulations to Julie, UIndy class of 1985, who received the 2009 Distinguished Faculty / Staff Alumni Award at the annual appreciation luncheon on campus. Julie, your alma mater is proud of you! The UIndy Alumni Association Board of Directors selected Julie from several outstanding nominees recognizing her consistent dedication and superior service at UIndy, outstanding professional accomplishments, and her personal commitment to the University’s mission “Education for Service.

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