Dr. Derek Clewley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Derek Clewley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. He serves as the Associate Director of the Duke Center of Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Derek's expertise lies in orthopaedics and manual physical therapy, having obtained board certification in orthopaedics and recognition as a fellow by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. His research primarily focuses on dry needling, manual physical therapy, and pain sciences. He is actively involved in the development of clinical practice guidelines for neck pain and collaborates with a wide range of professionals both nationally and internationally. In addition to his teaching and research, Derek has played a significant role in developing continuing education and fellowship programs for post-graduate training. He has been published extensively in reputable journals and serves as an associate editor for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Educator and researcher in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in manual physical therapy.

Awards

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Jan K. Richardson Excellence in Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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Merritt Award for Exceptional Service Achievement

2014-01-01
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Recognition of Excellence

2014-01-01
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Clinical Instructor of the Year

2013-01-01
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Clinical Instructor of the Year

2008-01-01
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Clinician of the Year

2007-01-01

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)