Kristin L. H. Forbes

Kristin L. H. Forbes serves as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She concurrently practices as a Physical Therapist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, specializing in ICU and acute care rehabilitation within both the main medical center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Maryland Baltimore County (2003)

Dr. Forbes' clinical expertise centers on critical care rehabilitation, with specialized focus areas including ICU mobility protocols, cardiac recovery, neurotrauma rehabilitation, and post-transplant care. Her work emphasizes evidence-based early mobility interventions for critically ill patients across trauma, surgical, and medical intensive care settings.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on ICU rehabilitation outcomes, highlighted by the 2010 article "Life After the ICU" which established best practices in early mobility. This work reflects her dedication to improving post-ICU recovery trajectories through structured physical therapy protocols.

Dr. Forbes has received exceptional recognition for her contributions:

• Three consecutive Adjunct Faculty of the Year awards (2022-2024)
• National Trauma Survivor Recipient (2024)
• Shock Trauma "Hero Recipient" (2018)
• JCAHO-recognized ICU mobility program development (2010)

While formal student advising isn't documented, her adjunct faculty role involves direct clinical instruction for physical therapy students. Her award-winning work in establishing ICU mobility standards demonstrates significant impact on institutional practices without explicit grant funding details.

She remains integral to the University of Maryland Medical Center's critical care teams, particularly within the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where she implements rehabilitation protocols for complex trauma cases.