Michael R. Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
mbrown23@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6311
Biography
Dr. Michael Brown is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where he has served as a full-time faculty member since April 2020. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Stanford University in 2007, followed by a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMMC in 2013. After completing UMMC’s Sports Physical Therapy Residency in 2014, he became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2015 and has been on the residency staff since then. His clinical practice has focused on orthopedics and sports medicine, notably providing care at UMMC and Ole Miss athletics. In 2025, he completed a PhD in Clinical Anatomy at UMMC, with research examining how peripheral visual attention influences joint range of motion. Dr. Brown’s research interests include sports, thermoregulation, and visual influence. His practice is heavily influenced by the Postural Restoration Institute’s (PRI) principles, and he provides pro bono physical therapy and sports medicine coverage in the metro area.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, PhD, Clinical Anatomy | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2013 |
| Stanford University, BA, Urban Studies: Planning and Design | 2007 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Emergency Medical Response, American Safety & Health Institute | |
| Licensure, Physical Therapist, MSBPT | 06/2013 - Present |
| Certification, Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, APTA | 05/2015 - 06/2025 |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Vice Chair, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy | |
| Faculty, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Graduate School in the Health Sciences, Department of Advanced Biomedical Education |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| First Place - Outstanding Research Award - Faculty, UMMC SHRP | 2025 |
| First Place - Outstanding Physical Therapy Research Award, UMMC SHRP | 2025 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, UMMC | 2023 |
| Nelson Order, UMMC | 2023 |
| TEACH prize finalist, UMMC | 2023 |
| SHRP Teacher of the Year, UMMC SHRP | 2023 |
Professional Membership and Service
| APTA, Member | 2022 - Present |
| American Association for Anatomy, Member | |
| American Academy of Sports Physical Therarpy, Member |
Committee Service
| FSBPT - NPTE Item Writing, Task Force Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Member |
Teaching Experience
| PT 606, SHRP, Course Director, Neurosciences in Physical Therapy | Annual |
| PT 670, SHRP, Course, Course Director, PT Anatomy Elective | Annual |
| PT 600, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement | Annual |
| PT 600, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement in PT Practice | Annual |
| PT 670, SHRP, Course, Course Director, PT Sports Elective | Annual |
| PT 602, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics I | Annual |
| OT 601, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Functional Human Anatomy | Annual |
| PT 664, SHRP, Course, Facilitator, Research Methodology I | Annual |
| PT 665, SHRP, Course, Facilitator, Research Methodology II | Annual |
| OT 602, SHRP, Lab, Course Director, Functional Human Anatomy - Laboratory | Annual |
Residency Training
| Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Asst. Program Director |