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Susan Kapp is a Teaching Professor in the Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington. She specializes in clinical education for transtibial and transfemoral prosthetics, integrating decades of clinical experience with innovative teaching methodologies.
- Clinical Expertise: Upper/lower limb prosthetics, computer-aided design, microprocessor prosthetic components, myoelectric control, vacuum suspension
- Research Focus: Prosthetic socket pressure/volume dynamics and component selection
- Educational Background: Certificates in orthotics (1990) and prosthetics (1980) from Northwestern University, Master of Education in Educational Technology (2005) from University of Texas
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating "relevant and memorable learning moments" to develop confident clinical decision-makers. Recognized with multiple teaching awards including the University of Texas System's highest teaching honor, she has contributed extensively to prosthetics education through curriculum development and mentorship.
Awards:
- 2016 - University of Texas System Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award
- 2016 - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Distinguished Teaching Professor
- 2019 - American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Distinguished Fellow
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