Erin Brink

4419 Sterling Way Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 | brink2e@cmich.edu | 616-914-4242

Education
 Doctor of Physical Therapy | Central Michigan University | Expected May 2025
 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Kinesiology |Central Michigan University | December
2020
o Minor in child development
o Certificate in cultural competency
 Relevant coursework | Taping elective, Study Abroad Ireland, Study Abroad Costa Rica

Physical Therapy Experience

 Student physical therapist | Renue PT Midland | 5/15/23-6/23/23
o Variety of diagnoses in an outpatient setting with focus on multiple intervention types; ie.
Manual, traction table, modalities, etc. Utilized WebPT for documentation with
intervention logs on paper. Carried 25% of PT caseload.
 Student physical therapist
 Student physical therapist
 Observer | 2018-2019
o 2 separate settings: hospital outpatient pediatrics and private practice outpatient general
population

Research Experience
 True vs. Perceived Cultural Competency | 2022-current | unfinished but plans to publish
o Looked into factors that could influence true cultural competency scores, from
demographics to life experiences (mission trip, study abroad, working in a clinic, etc.).
Data was collected through a survey where there were statements graded by the Likert
scale and then some short answer questions. They were compared and each participant
was given a score based on a scale of cultural competency categories.

Leadership and Achievements

 RHA Director of Finance | 2018-2019
 Hall Council Treasurer/VP | 2017-2018

Certifications
 CITI
  Bloodborne
 HIPPAA
 Human trafficking
 PPE
 BLS CPR

Extracurricular Activities
 PT Connect | December 2023
o Evaluated condition
o Formulated plan of care
o Treated patient
o Educated patient on home exercises
 PTSO General Member | 2021-2022
o General member
o Volunteer
o Social networking

Other Work Experience

 Applebee’s | Bartender/server/to-go specialist/ host | 2019-current
o Customer service, handling money, making food, creating trust in the customers, creating
a positive atmosphere for a good dining experience, training new employees, extension of
management which brings change to the restaurant to make the business run smoother

Noted skills
 Motivated
 Hard-working
 Positive self-reflection