Melissa Tran
PT, DPT, MPH
University of Colorado Rehabilitation Science PhD Program, RESTORE
PhD Candidate​​
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Physical Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Research Areas
Post-acute care
Medically complex older adults
Implementation science
Hobbies/Interests
Coaching and playing soccer
Playing with puppies
Lake paddleboarding
Education, Licensures, & Certifications
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
BS in Chemistry, 2014
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Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO
MPH in Epidemiology, 2019
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
DPT in Physical Therapy, 2022
Awards
Rehabilitation Science PhD Professionalism and Program Contribution Scholarship (2026)
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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research PODS I Award (2025)
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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research PODS I Award (2024)
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Physiology of Aging T32 Award (2024-Present)
