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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Robert S. Kistenberg, MPH, L.P., C.P., FAAOP
PERSONAL DATA
Business Address:Research Scientist II, Prosthetics Coordinator and Co-Director of Master
of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program
School of Applied Physiology
Georgia Institute of Technology
555 14th Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Phone: 404-***-**** Fax: 404-***-****
Email: *****@******.***
Citizenship:U.S.A.
EDUCATION
Advanced Degree:Master s in Public Health
University of Houston Health Science Center
School of Public Health
Houston, Texas
December, 2005
Master s Thesis:AMPUTATION PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS: A STUDY OF BELIZE
Prosthetics Certificate: University Extension Program
University of California, Los Angeles, California
March 1990
Baccalaureate Degree:B.A. in Biology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
May 1989
High School:Grimsley High School
Greensboro, North Carolina
May 1985
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Prosthetist American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics &
Pedorthics, Inc.
Certification Number CP 2095Awarded 1991 Renewed 1997, 2001, 2007
Licensed ProsthetistGeorgia State Board of Medical Examiners
2007 present
Florida State Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists
1999 2005
Texas State Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists
1998 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2010presentCo-Director, Master of Science Program in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program,
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Applied Physiology, Atlanta, Georgia
2010 - presentPresident/Founder, Prosthetic Hope International, Atlanta, Georgia
20072010President/Clinical Director, Sonrie Ministries, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
2005present Chair, U.S. National Member Society of the International Society of
Prosthetics & Orthotics, Copenhagen, Denmark
2003presentResearch Scientist II & Prosthetics Coordinator, Master of Science Program
in Prosthetics & OrthoticsGeorgia Institute of Technology, School of Applied Physiology,
Atlanta, Georgia
2003presentPresident, RSK Consulting, Inc., Atlanta, GA
2003presentSoutheast Clinical Coordinator, Touch Bionics, Inc. & LIVINGSKIN
Prosthetics, Atlanta, GA
2000 - 2007Vice President/Clinical Director, Sonrie Ministries, Inc., Arlington, Texas
2000- presentVice President and co-founder, Sonrie Ministries, Inc., Arlington, Texas
2003 - 2004Adjunct Instructor, University of FloridaPhysical Therapy Department,
Gainesville, Florida
1993 -1999Cranial Molding Helmet Specialist, Center for Craniofacial Reconstruction,
Children s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
1992 - 1996Primary Prosthetic Instructor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center, Southwestern Allied Health Sciences SchoolProsthetics Orthotics Program
1992Certified Prosthetist, Medical Center Prosthetics, Inc., Houston, Texas
1990-1992Prosthetic Resident, Medical Center Prosthetics, Inc. Houston, Texas
1990 Prosthetic Resident, Health South Prosthetics & Orthotics, Birmingham, Alabama
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Educator Award, 2010
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Fellow March 2001, March 2006, June 2011
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Faculty Recognition Award, April 2005
Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP)
Upper Limb Society of AAOP
National Association of Prosthetic Orthotic Educators
Georgia Society of Orthotists & Prosthetists
Amputee Coalition of America
Association of Children s Prosthetic & Orthotic Clinics
ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT/DEVELOPED
Graduate Courses: (All at Georgia Tech)
APPH 6984 Transtibial Prosthetics 4 cr. (Spring semester) 2004 to present
APPH 6223 CAD/CAM in Prosthetics & Orthotics 1 cr. (Spring Semester)
2006 to present
APPH 6985 Transfemoral Prosthetics 4 cr. (Fall semester
)
2003 to present
APPH 6981 Upper Limb Prosthetics 4 cr. (Spring semester) 2004 to present
APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology 2 cr. (Fall semester
)
Co-Instructor2008 to present
APPH 6999 Sections A D: Clinical Practicum 2 cr. (All semesters
)
2007 to present
Undergraduate Courses: (
All at U. Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Transtibial Prosthetics 3 cr. (Spring semester) 1993 1996
Transfemoral Prosthetics 3 cr. (Fall semester) 19921996
Upper Limb Prosthetics 2 cr. (Summer semester) 1993 1996
GRANTS:
Kistenberg RS. Prosthetic & Orthotic Community Clinic. St. Lukes Episcopal Outreach
Foundation. January 2010 December 2010. $10,000
Kistenberg RS. Comparison of Liner Assisted Suspensions in Transtibial Prosthetics: A
Pilot Study. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. August 2009 August 2010
$7,500
Kistenberg RS. Medical Image Generated Dynamic Prosthetic Sockets. Department of the Navy
administered through SCRA. August 2008 August 2010. $601,006.00
Kistenberg RS, Geil MD, Hovorka CF. Outcome Measures in Lower Limb Prosthetics On- Line
Education Project, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of Education,
2006, $30,370.00
Kistenberg RS, Geil MD, Hovorka CF. Prosthetic Foot and Ankle Mechanisms On- Line
Education Project, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of Education,
2006, $28,540.00
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
5 Mark Pitkin, PhD; Grigory Raykhtsaum, MS; John Pilling, PhD; Yuri Shukeylo, PhD;
Vladimir Moxson, PhD; Volodimir Duz, PhD; John Lewandowski, PhD; Raymond Connolly, PhD;
John Dalton; Robert S. Kistenberg, MPH, CP, FAAOP; Boris Prilutsky, PhD; Stewart Jacobson,
DVM, DACVP Mathematical modeling and mechanical and histopathology testing of the porous
prosthetic pylon for direct skeletal attachment. J Res Rehabil Dev. 2009;46:3:314-330
P&O International Outreach: What to Do, What Not to Do
Ohio Chapter of AAOP Keynote Presentation
Columbus, Ohio
April, 2010
The State of the Art and Science of Upper Limb Prosthetics (Invited Presentation)
Georgia Society for Surgery of the Hand
Greensboro, GA
October, 2009
Developing World Prosthetics: The Right Way and the Wrong Way
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Workshop
Atlanta, GA
March, 2009
The Capacity of the Prosthetic Profession to Provide Lower Extremity Prosthetic Limbs
Within the State of Georgia
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Atlanta, GA
March, 2009
State of the Science of External Limb Prosthetics
BioEngineering & BioSciences Unified Graduate Students (BBUGS)
Georgia Institute of Technology
November, 2008
The next generation of prosthetic hands
ORTHOPADIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2008
Leipzig, Germany
May, 2008
P.O.C.C. - The Prosthetic & Orthotic Component Clearinghouse
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orlando, FL
March, 2008
The next generation of prosthetic hands
ORTHOPADIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2008
Leipzig, Germany
May, 2008
PRESENTATIONS (continued)
P.O.C.C. - The Prosthetic & Orthotic Component Clearinghouse
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orlando, FL
March, 2008
Prosthetic Treatment Options for individuals with Thumb Amputations
Hanger Education Fair
Reno, Nevada,
February 2008
Amputation prevention strategies in developing nations: a study of Belize
XII World Congress of ISPO
Vancouver, Canada
July 2007
Results from a formative evaluation towards establishing a sustainable prosthetic and
orthotic industry in Belize
XII World Congress of ISPO
Vancouver, Canada
July 2007
Exposure to Toxic Agents in Prosthetic Fabrication. Invited Keynote Address.
Women in Prosthetics and Orthotics 2nd Annual Meeting.
San Francisco, CA.
March 2007
Establishing Prosthetic Services in Developing Nations.
US-ISPO Reaching Beyond Our Borders Conference 2007.
Cancun, MX.
January, 2007
The Prosthetics & Orthotics Profession
Lovejoy High School
Hampton, GA
November, 2006
Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
Medical Aspects of Disability Course
Georgia State University
November, 2006
Evolution of Silicone Restorations for Thumb Amputations.
American Society of Hand Therapists National Convention.
Atlanta, GA.
September, 2006
PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Lower Limb Prosthetics: Postoperative Management and Transtibial Applications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ground Rounds
Emory University,
August, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Amputation Prevention Strategies in Belize, Central America
American Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists National Convention
Chicago, IL
March 2006
ISPO: Who we are and what we do
Pacific Rim Conference
Waikalua, Hawaii
February, 2006
Aesthetic Restorations for Finger and Hand Amputations
NJ Chapter of the American Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Atlantic City, New Jersey
November, 2005
Establishment of Clinical Services in a Developing Nation: A Study of Prosthetics in
Belize
Reaching Beyond Our Borders Conference
US Chapter of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
January, 2005
Upper Extremity Prosthetics & Their Systems of Payment
Atlanta Claims Association
November, 2004
Beyond Grasp
AOPA National Convention
Hollywood, FL
October, 2004
Prosthetics in Belize
AOPA National Convention
Hollywood, FL
October, 2004
Providing a Superior Cover at an Affordable Price
Hanger Education Fair
Reno, NV
February, 2004
PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Prosthetics in Belize
AOPA National Convention
Phoenix, AZ
October, 2001
Introduction to Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Occupational Therapy Master s Program
Texas Woman s University
October, 1999; March 1999,
Interdisciplinary Health Care
Allied Health Grand Rounds
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
March 9, 1999
Amputee Care
Department of Nursing Education
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, Texas
January, February, & March 1998
Amputee Support Group
Faculty Hour Presentation
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
January, 1998
Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy
Northwest Chapter of the AAOP Annual Meeting
Merrillville, Indiana
June, 1997
Quantitative Results from Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy
Association of Children s Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinics Annual Meeting
Dallas, Texas
April, 1997
Quantitative Results from Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy-Poster Presentation
5th Annual UT Southwestern Allied Health Research Forum
Dallas, Texas
April, 1997
Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy
First Mediterranean Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Herzliya, Israel
May, 1996
Cranial Molding Helmet Treatment
4th Annual UT Southwestern Allied Health Research Forum
Dallas, Texas
April, 1996
PRESENTATIONS (continued)
Cranial Molding Helmets
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Eighth World Congress
Melbourne, Australia
April, 1995
Cranial Molding Helmets
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Convention
Washington, D.C.
October, 1994
University Affiliations
President
Faculty Assembly Executive Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1999 2000
Faculty Senator
Faculty Senate
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1999 2001
Retreat Facilitator
Fall Faculty Retreat
School of Allied Health Sciences
October 1, 1999
President Elect
Faculty Assembly Executive Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1998 99
Secretary
Faculty Assembly Executive Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1997 98
Member
Student Affairs Committee
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1996 1998
Chair
Nominations Subcommittee
Faculty Assembly Executive Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1996 1999
UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS (continued)
Member
Faculty Recognition Subcommittee
Faculty Assembly Executive Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1995 1998
Member at Large
Faculty Council
School of Allied Health Sciences
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1994 1997
United Way Coordinator
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1994 Fundraising Drive
Member
Admissions Committee
Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1993 1995
Member
Recycling Committee
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1993 1998
CONTINUING EDUCATION
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Orlando, Florida
March 2011
International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics
XIII World Congress
Leipzig, Germany
July, 2010
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
March 2010
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Atlanta, GA
March 2009
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Orlando, FL
March 2008
International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics
XII World Congress
Vancouver, Canada
July, 2007
CONTINUING EDUCATION (continued)
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
San Francisco, CA
March 2007
American Evaluation Association
Summer Training Institute
Atlanta, GA
July 2006
MAS Course for Transfemoral Socket Design
Atlanta, GA
June 2006
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
March 2006
Pacific Rim Conference
Waikalua Hawaii
February 2006
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Orlando, Florida
March 2005
Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting
Atlanta, Georgia
February, 2005
American Evaluation Association National Convention
Grant writing seminar
Atlanta, GA
November, 2004
Tracer Premier Course
Mt. Sterling, Ohio
February, 2003
Biosculptor Advanced CAD-CAM Course
Miami, Florida
May, 2002
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida 2002
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Annual Meeting
Dallas, Texas 2001
Diabetes Education Conference
Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
June, 1999
CONTINUING EDUCATION (continued)
Continuing Education Conference
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
San Diego, CA
February, 1999
Canadian Association Prosthetics and Orthotics
Biennial Convention
Saskatoon, Canada
June, 1998
Continuing Education Conference
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Dallas, TX
May, 1998
Allied Health Research Forum
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
March, 1998
L-Coding Seminar
American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
Phoenix, AZ
January, 1998
Faculty Development Seminar
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
November, 1997
TEC Interface Course
TEC Interface Systems
Dallas, TX
March, 1997
Flex-Foot Course
FlexFoot, Inc.
Dallas, TX
March, 1997
O & P Marketing and Professional Relations Workshop
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Mesa, AZ
November, 1996
Continuing Education Conference
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Mesa, AZ
November, 1996
Site evaluator Workshop
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orlando, Florida
March, 1996
CONTINUING EDUCATION (continued)
Otto Bock Myoelectric Seminar
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
July 1995
Otto Bock Instructor's Course
Minneapolis, MN
August, 1994
Otto Bock Myoelectric Seminar
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
July 1994
Continuing Education Conference
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Salt Lake City, Utah
Feb 36, 1994
Otto Bock Myoelectric Seminar
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
July, 1993
Utah Arm Course
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
July, 1993
ICEROSS Seminar
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Las Vegas, Nevada
March, 1993
FlexFoot Basic Seminar
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
November, 1992
Hosmer Seminar
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
October, 1992
Oregon Orthotics Systems
Lower Extremity Orthotic Seminar
New Orleans, La
January, 1992
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Invided Participant
VaDOD State of the Art Meeting in Prosthetics & Orthotics
Baltimore, MD
March 2010
Committee Member
Standards & Protocols Committee
American Academy of Prosthetics and Orthotics
October 2008 - 2010
Committee Member
ISPO Steering Committee
USAID/Patrick Leahy War Victim Fund
March 2007 - 2009
Committee Member
NCOPE Residency Committee
2008 present
Mission Team Leader
Sonrie Ministries
Orange Walk Town, Belize, Central America
1997 2002, Yearly; 2-3 times/year 2003 2011
Director
US National Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
May 2002 - Present
Site/Program Evaluator
Asociacion Dominicana de Rehabilitacion, Inc.
US ISPO/Sonrie Ministries
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
September 25-29, 2002
Course Coordinator and Instructor
Overview of Prosthetics for Physical Therapists
N. Florida Regional Medical Center
Fall, 2000
Otto Bock C-Leg Certified Prosthetist October 2000
Comprehensive Adjustment Program (CAP) Coordinator
Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
June 1999 August 2000
NCOPE Site Evaluator
Cal. State Dominguez Hills Accreditation
June 29 30, 1999
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (continued)
Lecturer
Prosthetics National Exam Preparation Seminar
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Dallas, Texas
March 29 30, 1999
Member
Cut Score Study
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Austin, Texas
January, 1999
Amputee Support Group Coordinator
Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
January 1998 August 2000
Mission Prosthetist
Life Enhancement Association for People
TEAM Belize
Orange Walk Town, Belize, Central America
August 1997, 1998
National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators
Ischial Containment Consensus Conference
Chicago, Illinois
August, 1995
Counselor
Craniofacial Camp Amigo
Camp John Marc
Cleburne, Texas
September 1994, 1995, 1996
Cranial Molding Helmet Specialist
Center for Craniofacial Reconstruction
Children s Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
August 1993 1999
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