Biography
Richard M. Schein interacts with various levels within or outside the University including principal investigators and collaborators, directors and department heads serving as an investigator and manager in the conduct of research projects, solving problems, coordinating projects and budgets and day-to-day operations. He manages multiple priorities through effective collaboration with all levels of professionals to ensure clear understanding of project objectives, drive team progress and provide services within specified deadlines.
Education
- Master of Rehabilitation Technology, University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Health Care Management, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology Inaugural People’s Choice Award, 2022
Research Interests
- Wheeled mobility and seating
- Funding and policy
- Outcome measures
- Continuing education
- Telerehabilitation
Publications
- “Falls in people with mobility limitations: a cross-sectional analysis of a US registry of assistive device users.”
- “Telerehabilitation for New Wheelchair Evaluations: A Retrospective Study of Patient Characteristics.”
- “A cross-sectional descriptive analysis of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) supplier opinions on the current state of wheelchair repair services.”
Professional Organization Appointments
- International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (iNRRTS)
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Committee on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Education (CoA-RATE)
Certificates
- Certificate in Organization Leadership and Ethics
- Certificate in Assistive Technology