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Thomas, Bronwen
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Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext: 27814
Fax: (905) 524-0069
Office: Rm. 428, IAHS
Email: bthomas@mcmaster.ca
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Bronwen joined the School of Rehabilitation Science in 2007 as an Assistant Professor in the Physiotherapy (PT) Program. Within the PT Program, her primary role is as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE). Her responsibilities as ACCE include the development, coordination, and implementation of student placements for the clinical education component of the curriculum.

Bronwen graduated from in 1994 with a BSc (PT) and in 2006 with an MSc degree, both from The University of Western Ontario. Clinically, she worked as a physiotherapist for many years primarily with older adults in various clinical areas including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, and community care. Her clinical experience also includes working with clients that have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Within the PT Program, Bronwen is involved in teaching students in both the academic and clinical education courses. Her research interests include the effects of aging on physical function and rehabilitation of older adults.

Fun Fact

Bronwen enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Courses taught

MSc (PT), McMaster University

2009
Unit 2, Facilitator - Communication lab
Tutor/Co-tutor/Tutor-in-Training, PBT (Problem-Based Tutoring), Unit V
Switching Gears – From Student to Clinical Preceptor, Unit 6 presentation for PrT with OT PPC

2008
Interim Tutor/Co-tutor/Tutor-in-Training, PBT (Problem-Based Tutoring), Unit 1 for 4 weeks
Clinical Education of OT and PT students, Unit 6 presentation presentation for PrT with OT PPC
Tutor/Co-tutor/Tutor-in-Training, PBT (Problem-Based Tutoring), Unit V

2007
Clinical Education of OT and PT students, Unit 6 presentation presentation for PrT with OT PPC

 

Publications
Journal Articles

Connelly DM, Thomas BK, Cliffe SJ, Perry WM, Smith RE. Physiotherapy Canada. Clinical utility of the two-minute walk test for older adults living in long-term care. Physiotherapy Canada. 61(2): 78-87. 2009.

Thomas B, Connelly, D, Laliberte-Rudman, D. The impact and use of walkers among older adults: a pilot. P & OT in Geriatrics. 2008; 27(1): 36- 72.