Andrew Somers

Andrew Somers serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Oklahoma City University, commencing his full-time academic career in 2024 after nine years of clinical practice in Oklahoma's rural and tribal communities. He mentors DPT students in orthopaedic physical therapy while maintaining active professional engagement across clinical and academic domains.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (2015), The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science (2011), The University of Oklahoma

Dr. Somers' scholarly focus integrates clinical practice with psychosocial dimensions of care, emphasizing orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and burnout prevention in healthcare systems. His work bridges epistemological frameworks with practical therapeutic approaches, particularly in underserved community settings.

Notable recognitions include:

• Keynote Speaker at OCU DPT Program (2023)
• PT Health Study protocol development (2020)
• Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cardiac Rehab Program creation (2019)
• Movewell thinktank contributions to pain-conscious clinic development (2019)

He has mentored over a dozen clinical students from PT/PTA programs across Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas during his pre-academic career, now transitioning this expertise to formal DPT education. Current initiatives focus on burnout management systems for healthcare professionals and educators through biometric monitoring frameworks.

Collaborative work spans the Movewell thinktank, PT Health Study development team, and tribal health programs at Citizen Potawatomi Nation, demonstrating commitment to community-integrated clinical innovation.