Thomas Mohr, PhD, PT, Chester Fritz Distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was honored by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) at its annual meeting and delegate assembly on Saturday, October 16, in Denver, Colo. Mohr received the FSBPT’s prestigious 2010 Richard McDougall Long-Term Service Award, which recognizes and honors individuals who have made a lasting, significant and distinguished contribution to the Federation. More specifically, these individuals have been actively involved in Federation activities for at least 10 years, having made a significant contribution of volunteer time, talents, and service to the mission of the organization.
     The vision of the FSBPT is that “State licensing boards and their Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy will achieve a high level of public protection through a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools and systems to assess entry-level and continuing competence, and public and professional awareness of resources for public protection.” The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy develops and administers the National Physical Therapy Examination for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in 53 jurisdictions: the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Mohr has been a leader within the Federation as a member of the Federation’s board of directors and through his service on numerous committees.
     Mohr earned his PhD in Physiology from UND. His areas of expertise and research interests are in neuroscience, biomechanics, electromyography, and motion analysis. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UND and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota. 
     In 2006, Mohr earned membership in the Academy of Advanced Item Writers, whose members consist of those volunteer item writers who have made a consistent, lasting contribution to both the quality and quantity of the National Physical Therapy Examination item bank. The FSBPT noted Mohr’s professional record with the 2001 Outstanding Service Award, created to recognize and honor individuals who have made a significant and distinguished contribution to the Federation through their volunteer work during the previous 12 months. In 1999, Mohr merited the President’s Award from the president of the Federation, who chooses someone who contributed extensive talent and time to the mission of the Federation in the previous year—someone who deserves special recognition for their contribution.