MaryJane Rapport, DPT, PhD, PT, FAPTA

Professional Titles

• Professor
• Director, Pediatric Residency Program (PT)
• Director, Faculty Residency (in Development)
• Co-Director, SOM Teaching Scholars Program
• Director, Admissions - PT Program

Recognitions

• Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA), American Physical Therapy Association (2013)
• APTA Education Research Visiting Scholar Fellowship, American Physical Therapy Association (2018)
• Lucy Blair Service Award, APTA (2009)
• Cerasoli Educator Award, University of CO Physical Therapy Program (2020)
• Academy of Medical Educators, AME Anschutz Medical Campus (2014)

Publications

• Abstract number: A-210-0007-00437. Title: Connecting Motor Learning Principles with Students´ Learning Styles to Enhance Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education. World Confederation of Physical Therapy 2011. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• An Overview of the new Part C regulations. American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Pediatrics Early Intervention SIG Newsletter; 2011.
• Downey R, Rapport MJ. (2012) Motor activity in children with Autism: A review of current literature. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 24(1), 2-20.
• Rapport MJ, Kinsey E. Clinical Bottom Line: Commentary on Effectiveness of serial casting for the management of ankle contracture in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 23(3), 279.
• Hoyt ER, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Motor competence and physical fitness in adolescents". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014 Spring;26(1):75. PubMed PMID: 24356323
• Rapport MJ, Furze J, Martin K, Schreiber J, Dannemiller LA, Dibiasio PA, Moerchen VA. Essential competencies in entry-level pediatric physical therapy education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014 Spring;26(1):7-18. PubMed PMID: 24356312
• McManus BM, Chambliss JH, Rapport MJ. Application of the NICU practice guidelines to treat an infant in a level III NICU. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2013 Summer;25(2):204-13. PubMed PMID: 23542202
• Downey R, Rapport MJ. Clinical Bottom Line: Commentary on Task analyses identify coat donning delays in preschoolers in special education. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 23(1), 69.
• McManus BM, Carle AC, Rapport MJ. Classifying infants and toddlers with developmental vulnerability: who is most likely to receive early intervention?. Child Care Health Dev. 2014 Mar;40(2):205-14. PubMed PMID: 23210530
• McManus BA, Chambliss J, Rapport MJ. (in press). Application of the NICU Practice Guidelines to treat a preterm infant in a Level III NICU. Pediatric Physical Therapy.
• McManus BA, Carle AC, Rapport MJ. (2012) Classifying infants and toddlers with developmental vulnerability: Who is most likely to receive early intervention? Child: Care, Health and Development. DOI: 10.1111/cch.12013
• Rapport MJ. This is why: Succession planning. PT in Motion, 5(9): 68.
• Downey R, Rapport MJ. Motor activity in children with Autism: A review of current literature. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 24(1), 2-20.
• Rapport MJ, Kelly MK, Ridge TH, Rodriguez J, Tomlinson S. A shared vision for clinical education: The year-long internship. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. (in press).
• Hoyt ER, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Motor competence and physical fitness in adolescents". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014 Spring;26(1):75. PubMed PMID: 24356323
• Furze JA, Tichenor CJ, Fisher BE, Jensen GM, Rapport MJ. Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future. Phys Ther. 2015 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26678444
• Rapport MJ, Furze J, Martin K, Schreiber J, Dannemiller LA, Dibiasio PA, Moerchen VA. Essential competencies in entry-level pediatric physical therapy education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014 Spring;26(1):7-18. PubMed PMID: 24356312
• McManus BM, Lindrooth R, Richardson Z, Rapport MJ. Rural/Urban differences in therapy service use among Medicaid children with developmental conditions, ages 0-3, in Colorado. Acad Pediatr. 2015 Nov 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26546856
• McManus BM, Carle AC, Rapport MJ. Classifying infants and toddlers with developmental vulnerability: who is most likely to receive early intervention?. Child Care Health Dev. 2014 Mar;40(2):205-14. PubMed PMID: 23210530
• Rapport MJ, Kelly MK, Ridge TH, Rodriguez J, Tomlinson S. A shared vision for clinical education: The year-long internship. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 28(1b), 22-29.
• Hedgecock J, Sutphin A, Rapport MJ. (in press) Functional movement, strength, and aerobic power testing and intervention in an adolescent with cerebral palsy: A case report. Pediatric Physical Therapy.
• Schreiber J, Moerchen VA, Rapport MJ, Martin K, Furze J, Lundeen H, Pelletier E. Experiential Learning With Children: An Essential Component of Professional Physical Therapy Education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2015 Winter;27(4):356-67. PubMed PMID: 26397079
• Rapport MJ, Jones M, Barr A. (in press) Addressing motor disabilities. In Brown, McDonnell & Snell (eds.) Instruction of students with severe disabilities (8th ed.). Boston, MA; Pearson.
• Hedgecock JB, Rapport MJ, Sutphin AR. Functional movement, strength, and intervention for an adolescent with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2015 Summer;27(2):207-14. PubMed PMID: 25822362
• Kaseke F, Challender A, Rapport MJ. Designing a curriculum to meet the needs of caregivers of patients who had a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) living in local communities in Zimbabwe. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 14(1), ISSN 1540-580X.
• Rapport MJ, Kane P. Commentary on Physical therapy related child outcomes in school: An example of practice based evidence methodology. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 28(1): 57. doi: 10.1097/PEP.00000000000000214
• Rapport MJ, Jones M, Barr A. Addressing motor disabilities. In: Brown, McDonnell & Snell, eds. Instruction of students with severe disabilities (8th ed.). Boston, MA; Pearson. 2015. ISBN-10: 0134043383 • ISBN-13: 9780134043388
• Rapport MJ. (in press). Growing in your current role: Reaching the next rung on the ladder. In: Viera & Kramer, eds. Management and leadership skills for medical faculty: A practical handbook. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co. 2016. ISBN: 978-3-319-27779-0
• Rapport MJ, Kane P. Commentary on "Physical Therapy-Related Child Outcomes in School: An Example of Practice-Based Evidence Methodology". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2016 Spring;28(1):57. PubMed PMID: 27088687
• Furze JA, Tichenor CJ, Fisher BE, Jensen GM, Rapport MJ. Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future. Phys Ther. 2016 Jul;96(7):949-60. PubMed PMID: 26678444
• McManus BM, Lindrooth R, Richardson Z, Rapport MJ. Urban/Rural Differences in Therapy Service Use Among Medicaid Children Aged 0-3 With Developmental Conditions in Colorado. Acad Pediatr. 2016 May-Jun;16(4):358-65. PubMed PMID: 26546856
• Rapport MJ. Growing in your current role: Reaching the next rung on the ladder. In: Viera & Kramer, eds. Management and leadership skills for medical faculty: A practical handbook. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co. 2016. ISBN: 978-3-319-27779-0
• Hedgecock J, Shui A, Dannemiller L, Rapport MJ, Katz T. Relationships between gross motor development, problem day time behavior and quality of life in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2017; 29(1): E2. DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000358
• Valvano J, Hogy S, Worster K, Denniston N, Winders P, Rapport MJ, Ma J, Carollo JJ. (in press) Analysis of reach to grasp by school-aged children with Down syndrome elucidates limitations in upper extremity motor control. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.
• Kaseke F, Challender A, Rapport MJ. Designing a curriculum to meet the needs of caregivers of patients who had a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) living in local communities in Zimbabwe. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 2016; 14(1), ISSN 1540-580X.
• Sawade S, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Changes in Perceived Self-efficacy of Physical Therapist Students Following a Pediatric Experiential Learning Opportunity". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2019 Jan;31(1):121. PubMed PMID: 30557291
• Ziegltrum A, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Changes in Therapist Actions During a Novel Pediatric Physical Therapy Program: Successes and Challenges". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018 Jul;30(3):230. PubMed PMID: 29924075
• Baym CL, Hedgecock JB, Rapport MJK. Functional Mobility Improved After Intensive Progressive Resistance Exercise in an Adolescent With Spina Bifida. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018 Apr;30(2):E1-E7. PubMed PMID: 29579008
• Hedgecock JB, Dannemiller LA, Shui AM, Rapport MJ, Katz T. Associations of Gross Motor Delay, Behavior, and Quality of Life in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Phys Ther. 2018 Apr 1;98(4):251-259. PubMed PMID: 29325143
• Larson MA, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Goal Attainment Scaling to Evaluate Intervention on Individual Gains for Children Born Extremely Preterm". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;29(3):222. PubMed PMID: 28654489
• McManus BM, Rapport MJ, Richardson Z, Lindrooth R. Therapy Use for Children With Developmental Conditions: Analysis of Colorado Medicaid Data. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;29(3):192-198. PubMed PMID: 28654483
• Rapport MJ, Barr A, Jones M. Key Concepts in Understanding Motor Disabilites. In Brown, McDonnell & Snell, Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (9th Ed.). Pearson; ISBN-13: 9780135188217
• McDevitt AW, Rapport MJ, Jensen GM, Furze J. Utilization of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool Across A Physical Therapy Curriculum: Application for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. (under review - revised manuscript)
• Hall RK, Rapport MJ. Physical Therapy for a Child With Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis and Motor Delay. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;29(3):E1-E6. PubMed PMID: 28538340
• Furze JA, Rapport MJ, Dannemiller L (2018). Summative Outcome Measures: Tools in Assessing Psychomotor and Other Skills in Student Learning. Presented at the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference.
• Valvano J, Hogy S, Worster K, Ma J, Denniston N, Winders P, Rapport MJ, Pan Z, Carollo JJ. Analysis of Reach-to-Grasp by School-Aged Children with Down Syndrome Elucidates Limitations in Upper Extremity Motor Control. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2017 Nov;37(4):374-388. PubMed PMID: 28157417
• Baym CL, Hedgecock JH, Rapport MJ. Functional Mobility Improved After Progressive Resistance Exercise in an Adolescent with Spina Bifida. Pediatric Physical Therapy (in press).
• Rapport, MJ. Providing School-Based Physical Therapy under IDEA & Section 504. Presented at Innovations in School-based Physical Therapy Practice 2018.
• Greenwood K, Rapport MJ, Sanders B, Zipp G. Entry-level Competencies from APTA Academies: Resources to Guide Curriculum. Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2018.
• Dannemiller L, Rapport MJ, Canham L. Expanding Diversity in the PT Profession through Purposive Admissions Practices. Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2018.
• Rapport MJ, Jensen G, McDevitt AW, Furze J. Clinical Reasoning: Understanding Communication, Context, and Care. Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2018.
• McDevitt AW, Rapport MJ. Measuring Clinical Reasoning Across a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study. Poster presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2018.
• Rapport MJ, Canham L. Conflict Happens: Teaching DPT Students to Think and Engage in Constructive Debate. Presented at APTA Education Leadership Conference 2018.
• Rapport MJ, Furze J. Stepping OUT in Educational Research: Pediatric Physical Therapy Education Has Learned to Walk. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2017 Jan 1;31(2):95.
• Hedgecock J, Dannemiller L, Shui A, Rapport MJ, Katz T. Associations of gross motor delay, behavior and quality of life in young children with Autism. Physical Therapy. (in press)
• Hedgecock J, Shui A, Dannemiller L, Rapport MJ, Katz T. Relationships between gross motor development, problem daytime behavior and quality of life in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2017; 29(1): E2. DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000358
• Pascoe MA, Corral J, Stabio ME & Rapport MJ. Nice to know vs. need to know: A survey of PT program stakeholders on essential anatomy course content required for excellent clinical care. Poster presented at The Academy of Medical Educator’s Education Symposium. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. May 2019.
• Sawade S, Rapport MJ. Commentary on "Changes in Perceived Self-efficacy of Physical Therapist Students Following a Pediatric Experiential Learning Opportunity". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2019 Jan;31(1):121. PubMed PMID: 30557291
• McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Jensen G, Furze J. Utilization of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool Across a Physical Therapy Curriculum: Application for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2019 Dec 1;33(4):335-42.
• Dannemiller L, Rapport MJ. Teaching physical therapy within the DPT curriculum: striving for quality through a collaborative process. [poster] Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, November 2019. Anaheim, CA
• Rapport MJ, Gagnon K, Fiss A, Wynarczuk K, Schreiber J, Kendall E. Assessment of Student Performance in Pediatric PT: Reliability and Feasibility of a New Grading Rubric. NEXT Conference 2019, Chicago, IL.
• Dannemiller L, Rapport MJ. Teaching Pediatric Physical Therapy within the DPT Curriculum: Striving for Quality Through a Collaborative Process. World Confederation of Physical Therapy 2019. Geneva, Switzerland.
• Rapport MJ, Moore JG. The Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Pediatric Residency from the Ground Up: You CAN do it! Presented at the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA. November 2019.
• Rapport MJ, Jones M. Shifting Federal Policies: The Impact on School-based Physical Therapists. Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, DC. January 2019.
• Rapport MJ, Overcoming Challenges in Service Delivery: Using Knowledge and Resources to Advocate. 69th Conference on Exceptional Children, North Carolina; November 2019.
• Rapport MJ, Gagnon K, Fiss A, Wynarczuk K, Schreiber J, Kendall E. Assessment of Student Performance in Pediatric PT: Reliability and Feasibility of a New Grading Rubric. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Education and Innovation Symposium, Aurora, CO; March 2019.
• Birkmeier M, Rapport MJ, Dannemiller L. Student Exposure in the NICU: Top 10 Ideas for the Clinic-Pediatric Clinical Instructor Toolkit. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy; 2019.
• Rapport MJ. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Special Interest Article Spotlight (Quarterly publication); 2019.
• Rapport MJ. Chiarello, L & Jeffries, L. Pediatric Physical Therapy. American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy; 2019.
• Providing School-based Physical Therapy under IDEA & Section 504. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Innovations in School-Based Physical Therapy Practice 2019. St. Louis, MO. July 2019.
• Burkhardt JA, Rapport MJK. Quality of Life and Functional Mobility After Progressive Resistance Exercise in an Adolescent With a Liver Transplant. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2020 Oct;32(4):E70-E75. PubMed PMID: 32925815
• Rapport MJ, Holmes J. Commentary on "A Structured Goal-Setting Process to Promote Functional and Measurable Outcomes in School-Based Physical Therapy: A Knowledge Translation Study". Pediatr Phys Ther. 2020 Jul;32(3):217. PubMed PMID: 32604363
• Schreiber J, Gagnon K, Kendall E, LaForme Fiss A, Rapport MJ, Wynarczuk KD. Development of a Grading Rubric to Assess Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2020 Jan;32(1):70-79. PubMed PMID: 31842101
• Hartley GW, Rapport MJ, Osborne R, Briggs MS, Jensen GM. Residency Education: Is It Now or Never?. Phys Ther. 2020 Dec 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33367835
• Rapport MJ, Chesbro S, Bannister R, Ellerbe RW, VanHoose L. Exploring the Relationship of Race and Ethnicity to Other Characteristics Within Residency Applicants: An Analysis of RF-PTCAS Data from 2013-2018. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2020 Dec 1;34(4):296-304. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000153
• McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Rodriquez J, Miller M. Use of the the Clinical Reasoning Reasoning Assessment Tool to Inform DPT Student Assessment: A Qualitative Study. [poster] APTE Education Leadership Conference. October 2020. Virtual meeting.
• Fiss A, Wynarczuk K, Rapport MJ, Gagnon K, Kendall E, Schreiber J. Experiential Learning in Pediatric PT Education: A Faculty Survey. [poster] APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 2020. Denver, CO.
• Rapport MJ. The APTA: A Look Back on 2020 and a View Forward to 2021. 2020 APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference. Virtual Conference. November 2020.
• Rapport MJ, Moore JG. Creating Strong Clinical Mentors for Successful Residency and Fellowship Programs. 2020 APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference. Virtual Conference. November 2020.
• Osborne R, Jensen G, Briggs M, Peterson J, Black L, Christiansen N, Hartley G, Kraft S, Rapport MJ, The Time is Now: A Call to Advance Residency and Fellowship Research. Presented at the APTE Education Leadership Conference. Virtual Conference. October 2020.
• Rapport MJ, Jones M, Barr A. (2020). Key Concepts in Understanding Motor Disabilities. In: Brown, McDonnell & Snell, eds. Instruction of students with severe disabilities (9th ed.). Boston, MA; Pearson. ISBN: 9780135116340
• Rapport MJ. (2020). Growing in your current role: Reaching the next rung on the ladder. In: Viera & Kramer, eds. Management and leadership skills for medical faculty: A practical handbook (2nd ed). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co

Professional Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association, Member

Practice Locations

• JFK Partners

Specialty Information

• Pediatrics
• Licensed Physical Therapist, License (1981)

• Rehabilitation Therapy - Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation Therapy