Faculty for the B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program come from the School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine.
Our faculty create a culture of innovation and collaboration that embraces social responsibility and entrepreneurial principles. UAB faculty are teachers, scholars, researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs who earn the highest honors in their fields, lead professional societies and provide exceptional mentoring and training.
Faculty & Staff
![Cara Bullard, PT, DPT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/cara-bullard-2.jpg)
Cara Bullard, PT, DPT
Admission's Chair, Assistant Professor
SHPB 389
205-996-1359
![Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/jennifer-christy-2023.jpg)
Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor and DPT Program Director, SHP Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs
SHPB 331
205-934-5903
![Christopher Hurt, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/chris-hurt-3.jpg)
Christopher Hurt, PhD
Associate Professor and B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science Program Director
SHPB 334
205-934-8517
![Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/donald-lein-2.jpg)
Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD
Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor, Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, Associate Professor
SHPB 336
205-934-0241
![LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/LaDarius-Woods.png#joomlaImage://local-images/images/people/faculty/LaDarius-Woods.png?width=800&%3Bheight=1120)
LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS
Director of Belonging,
Associate Professor
SHPB 341
205-934-6264
![John D. Lowman, PT, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/john-lowman-new.jpg)
John D. Lowman, PT, PhD
Director of Residency Education,
Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
SHPB 344
205-934-5892
![David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/dave-morris-new.jpg)
David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Professor
SHPB 383
205-934-0418
![Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/Yohannes-Abebow-2024.jpeg#joomlaImage://local-images/images/people/faculty/Yohannes-Abebow-2024.jpeg?width=800&%3Bheight=1120)
Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD
Professor
SHPB 372
205-996-1579
![Tara Pearce, PT, DHS](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/tara-pearce-2.jpg)
Tara Pearce, PT, DHS
Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor
SHPB 332
205-934-5964
![Patty Perez, PT, DScPT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/patty-perez-2.jpg)
Patty Perez, PT, DScPT
Director of Student Affairs, Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 387
205-934-9104
![Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/ashley-parish-2.jpg)
Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
SHPB 376
205-975-1976
![William Reed, DC, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/bill-reed.jpg)
William Reed, DC, PhD
Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Associate Professor
WEBB 379
205-934-3261
![Harshvardhan Singh, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/harsh-singh.jpg)
Harshvardhan Singh, PhD
Assistant Professor
SHPB 384
205-996-1413
![Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/elizabeth-wylie.jpg)
Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 386
205-975-9994
![Alex Evancho, PT, DPT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/alex-evancho-800x1120.jpg)
Alex Evancho, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
SRS R027
205-996-8130
![Brian King, PT, MSPT](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/Brian-King-2023.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/images/people/faculty/Brian-King-2023.jpg?width=680&%3Bheight=952)
Brian King, PT, MSPT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 333
205-975-3592
![Tracee Synco, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/faculty/Tracee-Synco.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/images/people/faculty/Tracee-Synco.jpg?width=800&%3Bheight=1120)
Tracee Synco, PhD
Assistant Professor
SHPB 374
205-996-7191
Affiliated Faculty
![Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/affiliated/Jereme_Wilroy.jpg)
Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
![Byron Lai, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/affiliated/Byron_Lai.jpg)
Byron Lai, PhD
Assistant Professor, Div. of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
![Gavin Jenkins, PhD](/shp/pt/images/images/people/affiliated/gavin-jenkins.jpeg)
Gavin Jenkins, PhD
Professor, Chair, Dept. of Occupational Therapy