Timothy "Tim" Dasinger
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Advanced Biomedical Education
Email:
tdasinger@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 495-6088
Education
| Louisiana State University, PhD, Kinesiology | 2018 |
| Louisiana State University, MS, Kinesiology | 2014 |
| Louisiana State University, BS, Kinesiology | 2013 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Advanced Biomedical Education | 01/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Dasinger TM, Lu YF, Norcross E, Tullos NA, Yang G. Examining the effectiveness of a consistent leader on gross anatomy performance. HAPS Educator | 2025 |
| Simonton KL, Garn AC, Dasinger TM Comparative Analysis Between Physical Activity Affect and Discrete Emotions in College Students International Journal of Physical Activity and Health | 2023 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Exploring the Relationships Among Achievement Goal Theory, State Anxiety, and Intentions to be Physically Active International Journal of Sport, Exercise, and Health Research | 2022 |
| Dasinger TM, Gibson DJ Perceptions of Mental Health and Need Satisfaction/Frustration Among Rural University Students Journal of American College Health | 2022 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Critical Incident Technique to Investigate Anxiety in Physical Activity Settings Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL, Sawyers AJ Examining Minority Swimmers' Versus Non-Swimmers' Perceptions of Swimming Involvement International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education | 2020 |
| Garn AC, Simonton KL, Dasinger TD, Simonton A Predicting Changes in University Physical Education: Application of Control-Value Theory of Achievement Emotions Psychology of Sport and Exercise; 29: 93-102 | 2017 |
| Tullos NA, Boothe C, Dasinger TM Female Internal Pelvic Anatomy Collaborative Activity | |
Abstracts | |
| Dasinger TM AGT, Fear of Failure, and Anxiety in Collegiate Soccer Players Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 93(Supp 1) | 2022 |
| Williamson C, Dasinger TM Exploring College Students' Anxiety Sensitivity and Exercise-Related Self-Efficacy Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 93(Supp 1) | 2022 |
| Simonton KL, Dasinger TM, Garn AC Multi-trait Analyses of Physical Activity Emotions and Affect in College Students Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 92(Supp 1) | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL, Brown B Exploration of Learn to Swim Program for African American Adult Males Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 92(Supp 1) | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Randazzo K #PhysicalActivity: Examining Screen Time and Physical Activity Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 91(Supp 1) | 2020 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL Examining Youth Minorities' Swimming Involvement Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 91(Supp 1) | 2020 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Critical Incident Technique to Investigate Anxiety in Physical Activity Settings Among College Students Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 90(Supp 1) | 2019 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Achievement Goal Theory to Understand Anxiety in Physical Activity Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 89(Supp 1) | 2018 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Physical Activity Predicts Change in Fitness Among Summer Camp Participants Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 89(Supp 1) | 2017 |
| Simonton KL, Simonton AN, Dasinger TM, Garn AC Multidimensional Engagement During Physical Activity Classes: A Control-Value Theory Perspective Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 88(Supp 1) | 2016 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 86: A106 | 2015 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 85(Supp1) | 2015 |
Thesis | |
| Dasinger TD, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers | 2014 |
Dissertation | |
| Dasinger TE, Solmon MA Examining Achievement Goal Theory to Explain Anxiety in Physical Activity | 2018 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Motivational Approaches, Outcomes, and Implications in Medical Education, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Tyler, Texas | 09/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Impact of Table Leadership and Prior Anatomical Experience on Medical Student Performance in Gross Anatomy, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring the Impact of Using 3D Digital Models and Clinical Cases During a Renal Anatomy Review Activity, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, A Donor`s Wish: A Case Report on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Gross Anatomy Laboratory, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Examining the effectiveness of table leaders on performance in gross anatomy, American Association of Anatomy, Toronto, ON, Canada | 03/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Examining the role of peer-instruction in gross anatomy lab, American Association for Anatomy, Toronto, ON, Canada | 03/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Paradigm of Constructivism, Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, AGT, fear of failure, and anxiety in collegiate soccer players, SHAPE America, New Orleans, LA | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring college students' anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, SHAPE America, New Orleans, LA | 04/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Challenge and Threat States, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploring relationships between anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Achievement Motivation and Anxiety, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Multi-trait analyses of physical activity emotions and affect in college students, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploring relationships between anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploration of learn to swim program for African American adult males, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Experiential learning through a progressive project in exercise psychology, Innovative Teaching and Learning Conference, Virtual | 03/2021 |
| Invited Symposia, Challenge and Threat States, Nashville Soccer Club, Virtual | 01/2021 |
| Invited Symposia, Why is physical activity important? Explore the psychosocial benefits of exercising, Discovery Park of America, Virtual | 09/2020 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, #Physicalactivity: Examining screen time and physical activity., SHAPE America, Virtual | 06/2020 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Examining youth minorities’ swimming involvement, SHAPE America, Virtual | 06/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A practical guide to motivation, TAHPERD, Murfreesboro, TN | 10/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using critical incident technique to investigate anxiety in physical activity settings among college students, SHAPE America, Tampa, FL | 04/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding and managing anxiety, TAHPERD, Murfreesboro, TN | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Using achievement goal theory to understand anxiety in physical activity, SHAPE America, Nashville, TN | 03/2018 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Physical activity predicts change in fitness among summer camp participants, SHAPE America, Boston, MA | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Multidimensional engagement during physical activity classes: A control-value theory perspective., SHAPE America, Minneapolis, MN | 03/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parental pressure, anxiety, and performance among age group swimmers., SHAPE America, Seattle, WA | 03/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Trailblazer of the Year, UMMC SOM | 2025 |
| Early Career Travel Award, American Association for Anatomy | 2024 |
| College of Education, Behavioral and Health Sciences Outstanding Scholarshiphip Award, University of Tennessee at Martin | 2022 |
| Outstanding Graduate Student, American Kinesiology Association | 2018 |
| Hardy Graham Distinguished Professorship, University of Tennessee at Martin | 2018 |
Professional Membership and Service
| International Association of Medical Science Educators, Member | 2025 - Present |
| American Association of Anatomy | 2023 - Present |
| American Psychological Association, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHAPE America | 2014 - 2022 |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Alternate | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-GRADUATE COUNCIL | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-CURRICULUM | 2024 - Present |
| DABE Faculty Development Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| DABE Research Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-GRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW, Member | 2023 - 2025 |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-CURRICULUM, Member | 2023 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 2, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-MEDICAL STUDENT PROMOTIONS, Member | 2023 - 2024 |
Community Service
| Belhaven Beautification Committee, Member | 08/2025 - Present |
Other Service
| AAMC Regional Meeting | 10/2023 - Present |
| AAMC Learn Serve Lead | 10/2023 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| SOM 623, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Neurological System and Human Behavior | Fall 2025-2026 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Human Gross Anatomy | Annual 2025-2026 |
| ANAT 722, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Methods in Educational Research | Fall 2025-2026 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2025-2026 |
| DENT 612, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Dental Neuroanatomy | Summer 2025-2026 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2025 - 2025 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Course, Research Rotations | Spring 2025 - 2025 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Research Rotations | Summer 2024-2025 - 2024 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Human Gross Anatomy | Annual 2024-2025 - 2025 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Introduction to the Medical Profession | Annual 2024-2025 - 2025 |
| DENT 612, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Neuroanatomy | Summer 2024 - 2025 |
| ANAT 798, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Dissertation Hours | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 745, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Clinical Anatomy Research Project | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 744, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Health Sciences Curriculum Development | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 742, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Learning in the Health Sciences | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 730, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Teaching Practicum in Neurobiology | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 730, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Teaching Practicum in Gross Anatomy | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 722, Graduate, Lecture, Course Director, Methods in Educational Research | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 716, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Developmental Anatomy | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
| SOD 600A/B, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Gross Anatomy | Annual 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| DENT 691-1, Dentistry, Lecture, Course Director, Review of Head and Neck Anatomy | Spring 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Facilitator, Human Gross Anatomy | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| ANAT 742, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Learning in the Health Sciences | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Research Techniques | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Lindsey Kate Turner-Killebrew | 2025 - Present |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Brian Tran | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: Jacey Eldridge | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Chair, Advised: Santosh Malwade | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Advised: Mais Abdelhaq | 2024 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: LaDaryl Watkins | 2024 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Chair, Advised: Michael Brown | 2024 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Nathan Thomas | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Reena Thara | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: David Thaggard | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Molly Weisinger | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advisor, Advised: Emily Tomey | 2023 - 2025 |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Victoria Wang | |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Kristy Wang |