Bhupinder Singh
Downers Grove
Summary
Dynamic Program Director with a proven track record at Midwestern University, excelling in strategic planning and faculty development. Spearheaded curriculum enhancements, achieving a significant increase in student success rates. Adept at stakeholder engagement and data analysis, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Midwestern University
06.2023 - Current
- Lead and oversee the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and clinics, ensuring academic excellence, curriculum rigor, and compliance with CAPTE accreditation standards.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives for curriculum enhancement, faculty development, and student success, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
- Manage the recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluations of faculty, promoting professional growth and maintaining a high standard of education.
- Collaborate with university leadership, healthcare institutions, and external partners to enhance the program’s reputation, clinical placements, and community outreach.
- Monitor program outcomes, including graduation rates and licensure exam pass rates, and utilize data-driven insights to refine educational offerings and support student achievement.
- Collaborate directly with the Dean and peer leaders across occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, dental medicine, speech-language pathology, and clinical operations.
Founding Board President
Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools and Services
05.2017 - Current
- Founding Board President to help physical therapy, physical therapy assistants and graduates with credential evaluation, advising, and license transfers.
- Recruit board members and support staff for day-to-day operations and provide services to physical therapy graduates.
- Conduct yearly board and staff in person meetings to plans for programs, products, and services to increase revenue streams.
Founder & CEO
NPTE Final Frontier
01.2015 - Current
- Established NPTE Final Frontier in 2015, transforming it into a leading force in healthcare education, serving over 6,000 students in 2023.
- Built and led a diverse team of 50+ experts dedicated to delivering personalized online coaching, mentoring and leadership training to aspiring licensees, ensuring high success rates.
- Recognized a critical gap in support for minority and foreign-trained graduates, driving the creation of tailored services to address their unique licensure challenges in United States, Canada and Australia.
- Launched Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools and Services (FACTS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to provide essential services such as credential evaluation, advising, and license transfers, assisting hundreds of international candidates annually.
- Committed to promoting diversity, excellence, and student achievement through innovative program development and strategic engagement in non-academic hybrid environments.
- Helping One Student at a Time | npteff.com
Department Chair and Program Director
Manchester University
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided leadership and strategic direction for the Department of Graduate Rehabilitation Sciences, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and goals.
- Oversaw launch of a new DPT program, curriculum development, accreditation processes, and program assessment to maintain academic rigor and relevance.
- Managed faculty recruitment, professional development, and performance evaluations, fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic environment.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with external partners to enhance research opportunities and clinical education.
- Guided the department’s growth and innovation, program expansion task force for a 20-million-dollar investment to expand our facilities, including a pro-bono clinic to serve the underserved communities.
Associate Professor (Tenured Aug 2017)
California State University, Fresno
Fresno
08.2013 - 03.2021
- Taught advanced courses in the Physical Therapy program, integrating current research and clinical practices to prepare students for professional success.
- Mentored and advised graduate students on research projects, clinical placements, and career development, fostering academic and professional growth.
- Conducted and published original research in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of physical therapy.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and program accreditation to ensure high educational standards.
- Engaged in service to the university and the community, including participation in committees, outreach initiatives, and professional organizations.
- Secured tenure in August 2017, demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and service to the department and university.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Iowa Study Abroad Program
Iowa City
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Taught specialized courses in the University of Iowa Study Abroad Program, focusing on global health perspectives and physical therapy practices in diverse cultural contexts.
- Developed and delivered curriculum that integrated cross-cultural experiences with academic learning, enriching students’ understanding of physical therapy in international settings.
- Led student groups on study abroad experiences, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to enhance their educational and cultural immersion.
- Collaborated with international faculty and institutions to establish and maintain high-quality educational partnerships.
- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback, ensuring academic rigor and the successful application of theoretical knowledge in real-world environments.
Education
Empowering Academic Leadership Teams -
ACAPT Leadership Academy
Alexandria, VA12.2024
Fellowship in Education Leadership - Fellow
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Alexandria, VA06.2022
PhD - Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08.2013
Bachelor's - Physical Therapy
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, India05.2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Leadership
- Faculty Development
- Curriculum Design
- Policy Implementation
- Leadership Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Remote Team Building
- Change Management
- Budget Management
- Grant Writing
- Mentorship
- Research & Assessment
- Public Speaking
- Cultural Competency
- Organizational Development
- Partnership Building
Affiliations
- Illinois Physical Therapy Association, 01/01/23, Present
- Indiana Physical Therapy Association, 01/01/20, Present
- California Physical Therapy Association, 01/01/17, Present
- Gait and Movement Analysis Society, 01/01/14, Present
- American College of Sports Medicine, 01/01/14, Present
- American Physical Therapy Association, 01/01/12, Present
- American Society of Biomechanics, 01/01/09, Present
- International Society of Biomechanics, 01/01/09, Present
Certification
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP)
- LAMP Leadership 101: Personal Leadership Development - 02/01/18
- LAMP Leadership 201: Advanced Leadership Development - 02/01/19
- LAMP Leadership 301: Leadership Development Practical Application 1 and 2 - 02/01/21
- IL, 070.027560
- IA, 082996
- IN, 05014138A
Additional Information
- Founding Board Member, Inspire Swades, Support rehabilitation services to underserved areas in a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization., 05/01/19 - Present
- Founding Board President, Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools and Services (FACTS), Guide, advise, and oversee the team for fair credential evaluation and licensing advising services in a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization., 05/01/17 - Present
- Faculty Advisor, Indian Student Club at Fresno State, Faculty advisor to help conduct events, and manage members., 09/01/16 - 02/28/21
- Co-leader, Central Valley Amputee Gait Clinic, Fresno Amputee Club, Providing free exercise and consultation sessions with Physical therapists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons and DPT students., 09/01/14 - 02/28/21
- Member, Childhood Weight Management, Conducting exercise sessions along with Valley Children Physicians and Fresno School District. Conduct in Person Education Program for Patients and their Parents., 09/01/14 - 02/28/21
- Member, Sikh Council of Central California and Advisor for Jakara Movement, Liaison for Sikh students at Fresno State., 11/01/13 - 02/28/21
- Co-leader, Journal Club, Central California Sports Sciences Institute, Leading literature discussions on relevant areas in the field of Biomechanics, Physical Therapy, Athletic training and Kinesiology., 09/01/13 - 02/28/21
- Member, Fresno State Health Cohort, California State University, Fresno, Active participation in monthly cohort meetings for evaluating and responding to the chronic disease conditions that affect the Central Valley., 09/01/13 - 02/28/21
- Chair, Diversity Committee, University of Iowa, Chair the monthly meetings; monitor, evaluate, and resolve any student diversity issues within the university., 01/01/11 - 12/31/12
Awards
- Keynote Speaker, Department of Physical Therapy, Wayne State University, 04/01/24
- Keynote Speaker, Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Fresno, 05/01/21
- Outstanding Research Publication Award, California Physical Therapy Association, 09/01/18
- Faculty Exceptional Service Program, California State University, Fresno, 08/01/16
- Outstanding Advisor Award, California State University, Fresno, 05/01/16
- Promising New Faculty Award, California State University, Fresno, 05/01/16
- Chancellor’s Office Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Award, California State University, Fresno, 08/01/14 - 05/01/15
Publications
- Testing the Test: Examining Students' Perceptions on Commercial Practice Exams for NPTE Preparedness, 06/01/25, Journal of Allied Health Sciences, In-press
- Reaching Learners Where They Are: Podcasting as a Scalable Tool for the National Physical Therapy Exam Preparation., 10/01/25, The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, In-press
- Licensure readiness across border: Comparative Insights into NPTE Preparedness and Performance., 11/01/25, Journal of Allied Health, Conditional acceptance
- Impact of COVID-19 on the National Physical Therapy Examination Preparation: Identifying Weak Study Areas and Shifting Preferences, 02/01/25, Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, Conditional Acceptance
- Maturity Offsets and Fitness Levels Based on Gender in Obese Age Matched Adolescents, 11/01/24, Medical Res Archives
- Academic Leadership Tools in Higher Education: The Unique Perspective of the Leader of a Clinical Program, 06/01/23, Journal of Department Chair
- Methods of Teaching Anatomy in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, 11/01/23, Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Under review
- The effects of adiposity, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and fatigue on gait biomechanics in overweight and obese children, 04/01/21, Clinical Biomechanics
- Compensation of the Infraspinatus and Lower Trapezius in Volleyball Players following Repetitive Serves, 04/01/20, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
- From Crisis to Compensation-Early Physical Therapy to Address Symptoms Resulting From Vestibular Neuritis in 54-Year-Old Female: A Case Report, 09/01/17, Annals Clinical Case Reports
- Changes in Gait Over a 30 Minute Walking Session in Obese Females, 03/01/17, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Do Fitness and Fatigue Affect Gait Biomechanics in Overweight and Obese Children?, 09/01/16, Gait and Posture
- Non-Communicable Diseases in Urban India: The challenges and opportunity for the physiotherapist, 05/01/16, International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research
- Biomechanical Loads Increase During Common Rehabilitation Exercises in Obese Individuals, 04/01/15, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
- Intensive Gait Training for Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis, 03/01/15, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Abdomen- Thigh Contact During Forward Reaching Tasks in Obese Individuals, 10/01/13, Journal of Applied Biomechanics
- Morbid obesity may increase dislocation in total hip patients: a biomechanical analysis, 06/01/12, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research
References
Will be furnished upon request.
Continuing Education
- Educational Leadership Conference, 10/01/24
- APTA Combined Section Meeting, 02/01/24
- APTA LAMP Leadership Institute, 02/01/18
- CPTA Evidence-Based Research Symposium, 03/01/18
- Discover E Lead, 01/01/17 - 07/31/18
Presentations
- Reimagining faculty workload in DPT education cultivating excellence, equity and innovation for a thriving culture, 10/01/25, Educational Leadership Congress, Kansas City, MO
- Adapting through disruption: Seven years of evolving study habits and exam performance on the NPTE, 10/01/25, Educational Leadership Congress, Kansas City, MO
- Streaming for success: A six year review of podcasting as a tool for NPTE preparation, 10/01/25, Educational Leadership Congress, Kansas City, MO
- An evidence based approach to passing the NPTE: Insights from two decades of systematic review of evidence, 10/01/25, Educational Leadership Congress, Kansas City, MO
- Identifying weakness in study areas during preparation for the National Physical Therapy License Exam, 05/01/25, World Congress of Physiotherapy (WCPT), Tokyo, Japan
- Bridging the divide: Insights into the integration of internationally educated physical therapists in the U.S., 05/01/25, World Congress of Physiotherapy (WCPT), Tokyo, Japan
- Predictors associated with passing the National Physical Therapy Examination on the first attempt., 02/01/25, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX
- From practice to performance: Students weigh in on the 2024 National Physical Therapy Examination related changes., 02/01/25, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX
- Factors influencing the ability of foreign trained physical therapists to practice in the United States., 02/01/25, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX
- Identifying weakness in study areas during preparation for the National Physical Therapy License Exam, 10/01/24, Educational Leadership Conference, Oakland, CA
Timeline
Program Director
Midwestern University
06.2023 - Current
Department Chair and Program Director
Manchester University
03.2021 - 05.2023
Founding Board President
Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools and Services
05.2017 - Current
Founder & CEO
NPTE Final Frontier
01.2015 - Current
Associate Professor (Tenured Aug 2017)
California State University, Fresno
08.2013 - 03.2021
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Iowa Study Abroad Program
12.2011 - 01.2018
Empowering Academic Leadership Teams -
ACAPT Leadership Academy
Fellowship in Education Leadership - Fellow
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
PhD - Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Iowa
Bachelor's - Physical Therapy
Guru Nanak Dev University