Kidder Melissa 825x990Overview

Lecturer, Director of the Orthopaedic Residency Program

516W Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210

melissa.kidder@osumc.edu

Professional Areas of Interest

Dr Kidder is the Director for the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program, a post professional educational program for physical therapists pursuing a specialization in orthopedics, where she is involved with mentoring and professional skill development of the residents.

Dr. Kidder holds an appointment as a lecturer the Division of Physical Therapy at Ohio State, teaching musculoskeletal labs, where she is able to combine her interest in education with outpatient sports medicine and orthopedics.

Melissa is a member and has committee responsibilities in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Recent Publications

Dewitt J, Kidder M. “Choosing a Residency That is Right for You”.  Presented at the Ohio Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Columbus, OH 4/5/2019

Kidder M. “Clinical Decision Making and Reflection are Imperative to Student’s and Resident’s Clinical Development…Tips for the Clinical Instructors/Residency Faculty. OPTA 10/9/18

Dewitt J, Kidder M. “The Power of Teaching, Ripple Effects in Clinical Practice”.  Presented at the Ohio Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Columbus, OH 3/24/2017

Courses Taught

  • PT 6410
  • PT 7420
  • PT 8410

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Ohio University, 1997
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Belmont University (TN), 2001