Leah Cronley

Phone: (757) 641-6608

E-mail: lcronley@gmail.com
16392 Longview Dr. Smithfield, VA 23430

Education:
Duke University, Durham, NC Anticipated May 2018
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
Longwood University, Farmville, VA May 2015
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Cormier Honors College

Clinical Experience:
Concentra – Charlotte, NC Scheduled January 2018 – April 2018
• Patient Population: outpatient orthopedics, same day evaluations, occupational health
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL October 2017 – January 2018
• 12 week internship in outpatient orthopedic setting
• Patient Population: post-surgical, chronic pain, running evaluations
• Assisted with training and orienting new SPT
• Supervised and provided direction for clinic support staff
• Worked with another Duke student to create “return to play” concussion protocol for
gymnasts, completed case-study implementing protocol, and presented in-service
Genesis Rehab Services – Wilmington, NC July 2017 – October 2017
• 12 week internship in skilled nursing facility and outpatient orthopedic setting
• Patient Population: geriatrics, orthopedics, post-surgical, general
deconditioning/weakness, aquatic therapy
• Presented in-service regarding bone health and osteoporosis to independent living
community members
Duke Center for Living Campus – Durham, NC November 2016 – August 2017
• Cumulative 4-week rotation in outpatient orthopedic setting
• Observed and treated patients using a 1 clinical instructor to 4 students model that
emphasized teamwork, open communication, and 360 degree feedback
• Patient Population: post-surgical, sports medicine, orthopedic injuries
Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC November 2015 – August 2016
• Cumulative 4-week rotation in inpatient acute care setting
• Observed and treated patients using a 1 clinical instructor to 4 students model that
emphasized teamwork, open communication, and 360 degree feedback
• Patient Population: trauma, SICU, orthopedics, wound care

Research Experience:
Explanatory Multivariate Modeling for Disability, Pain, and Claims Summer 2016 –
in Patients with Spine Pain via a Physical Therapy Direct Access Present
Model of Care
• Co-authors: Christopher Green, BS, Anthony Pastore, BS, Merritt D. Walker, BS,
Charles A. Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC, Chad E. Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAAOMPT,
Deborah L. Givens, PT, PhD, DPT
• Presented during poster session at CSM 2018
• Participated in deciding which statistical analyses to run, making conclusions based off of
the data, and writing paper
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Different Learning Summer 2016 –
Modalities For the Acquisition of Anatomical Knowledge: Cadaveric Present
Dissection versus Alternatives
• Co-authors: Samantha Wood, MEd, BS, Diana Campbell, BS, Amy Arnette, BS, Carson
Wigley, BS, Deborah Engle, EdD, MS, Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD
• Presented during poster session at 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges
(AAMC) Annual Meeting and CSM 2018
• Participated in database search, making conclusions from the research, and editing paper

Leadership & Membership Experience:

National Strength and Conditioning Association Member Summer 2017 – Present
Summer Discovery Program Mentor Summer 2017 – Present
• Provided guidance to prospective students
• Facilitated critical thinking and reflection for prospective students about future career
paths
Graduate & Professional Student Council Representative Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
• Represented the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program along with two colleagues
• Participated in monthly meetings following Robert’s Rules of Order
• Voted on budgeting and various topics regarding Graduate and Professional students
American Physical Therapy Association Member Fall 2015 – Present
Duke DPT Special Interest Group Member Fall 2015 – Summer 2017
• Acute Care, Education, Military, and Sports

Certifications:
CPR/AED Expires May 2019
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) July 2017 – Present
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 July 2015 - Present

Continuing Education:
Musculoskeletal Pain Management Principles CEU Course Spring 2018
Combined Sections Meeting Spring 2017