Tamara Miller
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy262.951.3147tbmiller@carrollu.edu Office: CGS LL 18B
TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)
Physical Therapy (DPT)Biography
Dr. Miller has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Carroll University since January, 2023. Prior to that she taught as an adjunct professor at Carroll University and other universities. Her clinical experience spans a variety of clinical settings including sports medicine, general outpatient, acute care including cardiac rehabilitation, and other settings and patient populations. Academically, she continued to study movement by earning her Master’s degree in Kinesiology. After being introduced to the area of Measurement her academic focus turned to test assessment and test development. Her doctorate degree is in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Statistics and Measurement.Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison--BS in Physical
- University of Wisconsin-Madison-- MS in Kinesiology
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee --PhD in Educational Psychology
Areas of Specialization
Contemporary Validity and Generalizability Theory, Measurement in Education and Clinical Practice.Scholarly and Professional Achievements
Recent PublicationsMiller TB, Tappan RS.(2026) From classical to contemporary: a call to align physical therapy education with current assessment validity standards. Pending acceptance to Journal of Physical Therapy Education.
Claus, C., Miller, J. & Miller, T.B. (2022) What are the health benefits of organized
sports?. Frontiers for Young Minds, 10:817366. doi:10.3389/frym.2022.817366
Patterson, E., Brown, E., Ruminski, C. & Miller, T.B. (2021). Electronics: The enemy of posture and how to protect yourself. Frontiers for Young Minds, 9:553496. doi:
10.3389/frym.2021.553496
Jacobs, E., Walker, C., Miller, T.B., Fletcher, K, Ganschow, P., Imbert, D., O’Connell, M.,
Neuner, J. & Schapira, M. (2016). Development and validation of the Spanish Numeracy
Understanding in Medicine Instrument. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31(11),
1345-1352. doi:10.1007/s11606-016-3759-2
Schapira, M.M., Walker, C.M., Miller, T.B., Fletcher, K.E., Ganschow, P.S., Jacobs, E.A.,
Imbert, D., O’Connell, M. & Neuner, J.M. (2014). Development and validation of the
Numeracy Understanding in Medicine Instrument Short Form. Journal of Health
Communication, 19, 240-253. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2014.933916
Brosky, J.A., Hopp, J.F., Miller, T.B. & Deprey, S.M. (2001). Theory and practice on wellness
and prevention with older adults in self-contained clinical education experiences.
Journal of Physical Therapy Education.15, 29-36.
Miller, T.B. & Kane, M.T.(2000). The precision of change scores under absolute and relative
interpretations. Applied Measurement in Education, 14(4), 307-27.
Kane, M.T., Miller, T.B., Trine, M., Becker, C., & Carson, K. (1995). The precision of practice
analysis results in the professions. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 18(1), 29-50
sports?. Frontiers for Young Minds, 10:817366. doi:10.3389/frym.2022.817366
Patterson, E., Brown, E., Ruminski, C. & Miller, T.B. (2021). Electronics: The enemy of posture and how to protect yourself. Frontiers for Young Minds, 9:553496. doi:
10.3389/frym.2021.553496
Jacobs, E., Walker, C., Miller, T.B., Fletcher, K, Ganschow, P., Imbert, D., O’Connell, M.,
Neuner, J. & Schapira, M. (2016). Development and validation of the Spanish Numeracy
Understanding in Medicine Instrument. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31(11),
1345-1352. doi:10.1007/s11606-016-3759-2
Schapira, M.M., Walker, C.M., Miller, T.B., Fletcher, K.E., Ganschow, P.S., Jacobs, E.A.,
Imbert, D., O’Connell, M. & Neuner, J.M. (2014). Development and validation of the
Numeracy Understanding in Medicine Instrument Short Form. Journal of Health
Communication, 19, 240-253. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2014.933916
Brosky, J.A., Hopp, J.F., Miller, T.B. & Deprey, S.M. (2001). Theory and practice on wellness
and prevention with older adults in self-contained clinical education experiences.
Journal of Physical Therapy Education.15, 29-36.
Miller, T.B. & Kane, M.T.(2000). The precision of change scores under absolute and relative
interpretations. Applied Measurement in Education, 14(4), 307-27.
Kane, M.T., Miller, T.B., Trine, M., Becker, C., & Carson, K. (1995). The precision of practice
analysis results in the professions. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 18(1), 29-50
Service to Carroll University and Profession
Co-Chair Academic Quality Committee 2026 to presentAcademic Quality Committee 2025 to present
Faculty Executive Committee at Carroll University 2024 to 2025
Observer to the Board at Carroll University 2024 to 2026
APTA-WI Member of Research Committee 2021 to present
What is your teaching style?
I tap into my excitement about the field of physical therapy when I teach. I also like to laugh, even when teaching and learning statistics! I want my students to let their natural curiosity guide them and leave my classroom not only with greater knowledge but also with confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Why do you do what you do?
I can’t help myself—Physical Therapy is a great profession, and I love sharing it with others who are interested in it.How do you make learning engaging?
I teach statistics and research from the perspective of the clinician. Students select their own topics and learn to appraise the literature pertaining to that topic. I emphasize that finding, understanding and evaluating the literature are necessary skills* to be a successful clinician.What should students know about you?
When not engaged in teaching, scholarly work or service I love spending time with my three children, husband and our dogs. We like to travel, hike and go on adventures!