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Reivian Berrios Barillas

Contact
Bridgeside Point I
100 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Biography

Reivian Berrios Barillas brings 25 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine which informs my teaching and scholarship. Berrios serves on committees for anatomy education and provides input to groups who are underrepresented in health care and higher education. Berrios developed an anatomy chatbot and feedback application that supports student learning. Additionally, Berrios served as an anatomy content expert for Body Scientific’s Anatomy book, an introductory-level anatomy resource designed to support inclusive learning. The text features hand-drawn illustrations of people with a wide range of melanin tones and body shapes, helping to broaden representation in foundational anatomy education.

Education

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Marquette University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Translational Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Marquette University

Research Interests

  • Anatomy education
  • Orthopedics
  • Health disparities
  • Musculoskeletal health services
  • Utilizing artificial intelligence tools in education

Publications

Professional Organization Appointments

  • Anatomy Education Guideline Contributor, American Physical Therapy Association’s Anatomy Education Special Interest Group
  • Writing Group Coordinator, Black in Anatomy
  • Board Member, Medical Organization for Latino Advancement