Email

lisa.abernethy@bcm.edu

Positions

Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Clinical Education

School of Health Professions
Baylor College of Medicine, O&P Program
Houston, TX, Texas United States

Education

MS from Alabama State University

05/2016 - Montgomery, Alabama United States

Prosthetics and Orthotics

BS from University of Houston

12/2007 - Houston, Texas United States

Psychology

Certifications

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

ABC

Licensed Orthotist and Prosthetist in Texas

TDLR

Honors & Awards

Barney LeVeau Research Award

In recognition of valuable contributions to areas of research.

ASU College of Health Sciences (04/2016)

Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award

In recognition of the best prosthetic abstract submitted by a qualifying student.

AOPA (08/2015)

Professional Development

From Villains to Heroes: A content analysis on the media portrayal of people with limb loss

Conference (Presenter, 2016)

Sponsor: American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics

Craniofacial Calamity: Navigating the Complexities of Craniosynostosis Care

Seminar (Organizer, 2023)

Sponsor: AAOP Craniofacial Society

Intra- and inter-professional experience in O&P Education

Conference (Presenter, 2023)

Sponsor: International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Cranial Literature Review

Conference (Presenter, 2023)

Sponsor: Orthomerica Star Summit

Selected Publications

• Lisa Abernethy "Social Interactions After Limb Loss." The O&P Edge. 2016 Mar;
• Abernethy, Lisa MSPO; Duncan, John Chad PhD, CPO, CRC; Childers, Walter Lee PhD, MSPO, CP "A Content Analysis on the Media Portrayal of Characters with Limb Loss." 2017 Oct;29(4):170-176.
• Abernethy, Lisa M. MSPO; England, Dwiesha L. MS; Price, Ciera A. MSPO; Stevens, Phillip M. MEd; Wurdeman, Shane R. PhD, "Modified Cephalic Index Measured at Superior Levels of the Cranium Revealed Improved Correction With Helmet Therapy for Patients With Sagittal Suture Craniosynostosis." Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2021;
• Lisa Abernethy "Problem Solving in a Cranial Clinic: Improving Issues That Negatively Affect Referrals and Insurance Coverage." The Edge. 2022 Apr;

Memberships

Craniofacial Society

Treasurer

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Women in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Texas Society of Orthotic and Prosthetic Professionals

Secretary (10/2023)