Rowena M. Tam
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lecturer
SDSU
Bio
I am Associated Faculty at San Diego State University, a Public Health PhD Candidate at San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego, and pelvic health and oncology rehab physical therapy clinician. My research focuses on cancer rehabilitation, implementation science, and health disparities research among urban and rural healthcare services.
Education
- PhD, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego, In Progress
- Major: Public Health - Health Behavior
- DPT, San Diego State University, 2017
- Major: Physical Therapy
- BA, University f California, Berkleu, 2011
- Major: Communications and Public Policy
Certifications
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Licensure
- Physical Therapy License: State of California - 293489
Awards & Honors
- Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II Scholarship. Foundation for Physical Therapy. September 2024
- Professional Leadership Award. San Diego State University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. May 2017
Professional Memberships/Activities
- American Physical Therapy Association Section Member: Pelvic Health, Oncology
Courses
- DPT 881 – Evidence Based Practice I
- DPT 822 – Musculoskeletal Therapeutics III
Research
- Oncology Rehabilitation
- Implementation Science
- Health Disparities