DPT faculty members have been involved in full-time teaching for an average of 24 years and have worked as physical therapy clinicians for over 31 years, on average. Our full-time faculty are active in many facets of the Physical Therapy profession, and all faculty members are engaged in research and/or publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Presently, all full-time faculty have advanced doctoral degrees (not entry-level DPT), which greatly exceeds the national average for DPT programs.  All full-time faculty who are PT's are proud members of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Full Time Faculty

Cristiana K. Collins, PT, PhD, CFMT, NCS; Nova Southeaster University
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Telephone: (212) 396-7109
Email: cristiana.collins@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Functional Manual Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, The Role of the Pelvis in Gait, Neurological Rehabilitation.

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Collins

Tom Holland, PT, PhD; NYU
Assistant Professor.
Telephone: (212) 481-5053 OR 212-396-7119
Email: tholland@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Adult Rehabilitation, Electrotherapy and Kinesiology
Recipient of the Hunter College 2003 President's Excellence in Teaching Award

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Holland

Herb Karpatkin, PT, DHSc, NCS, MSCS; Boston University
Associate Professor.
Telephone: (212) 481-5051 OR 212-396-7115
Email: herbkarppt@gmail.com
Professional Interests: Neurorehabilitation and neuroplasticity in persons with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Karpatkin

Steven Kofsky, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT CMP
Assistant Professor. 
Telephone: (212) 396-7105
Email: sk5535@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Management, Functional Manual Therapy, Posture and Body Mechanics

Milo Lipovac, MD, PhD;University of Belgrade
Associate Professor.
Telephone: (212) 481-4315 OR 212-396-7123
Email: milo.lipovac@gmail.com
Professional Interests: Basic Sciences, Medical Sciences and Pharmacology.

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Lipovac

Jaya Rachwani, PT, MS, PhD; University of Oregon
Assistant Professor, Director of Movement Analysis Lab
Telephone: (212) 481-4321
Email: jaya.rachwani@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Development of Postural Control, Early Intervention, Pediatric Neurorehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy.

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Rachwani

Nicki Silberman, PT, DPT, PhD; Nova Southeastern University
Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education
Telephone: (212) 396-7124
Email: nicki.silberman@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Clinical Education, Simulation-Based Learning. 

Publications & Presentations - Dr. Silberman 

Chad Woodard, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, MCPT, CLT; Trident University International
Assistant Professor.
Telephone: (212) 396-7103
Email: cwoodard@hunter.cuny.edu
Professional Interests: Male Pelvic Floor