Albojay Deacon, PT, DPT, OCS

Albojay Deacon, PT, DPT, OCSMarquette University

Schroeder Complex, 357

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-2298albojay.deacon@marquette.edu

Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Physical Therapy

Personal Statement:

Dr. Albojay Deacon brings an abundance of lived experience as former student who attended Milwaukee public schools from K4-K12. Albojay is also a past recipient of the HCOP grant and is a past instructor in the HCOP program. Dr. Deacon exemplifies his commitment to helping those from disadvantaged backgrounds through his establishment of the first black owned PT clinic located in the heart of Milwaukee. Serving as associate director of the HCOP program fits with Albojay’s values of providing opportunities to students from disadvantaged background who are often underrepresented in many health professions. 

Total Training (10 years training and experience):

Board certified orthopedic specialist (OCS), Fellow of the American Academy of orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT).  Extensive clinical experience with treating neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Coordinated graduate level courses and served as lab assistant in courses within Marquette’s PT department. Assisted in establishing Milwaukee’s first black owned PT clinic.  Additional teaching experience in HCOP’s summer program.  Lived experiences of attending all Milwaukee public schools and a former HCOP recipient. 

Professional Experience

• 2023-Present:       Marquette Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion
• 2023-Present:       American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Wisconsin, DEI committee                                        chair
• 2021-Present:       Milwaukee Advanced Physical Therapy LLC, Co-owner
• 2014-Present:       PT Fund Scholarship, Board of Trustees
• 2014-2023            Marquette Physical Therapy clinic, staff Physical Therapist
• 2021-2022            Northwestern Medical, Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy
• 2020-2022            APTA, Wisconsin Board of Director
• 2014-2020            Marquette University, Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
• 2014-2017            HCOP summer program, Orthopedics instructor

 Ongoing Projects

• 2022-present: APTA Wisconsin Diversity Equity Inclusion Strategic Plan
  • Increase outreach to underrepresented groups to foster diversity of representation enrolled in PT/PTA programs: Identify and mentor prospective students from underrepresented groups
  • Identify PTs/PTAs from underrepresented groups to engage with MS or HS students in schools, and in clinical settings
  • Identify PTs/PTAs from underrepresented groups to mentor PT/PTA students and young professionals from those groups
  • Identify PTs/PTAs from underrepresented groups to mentor PT/PTA students and young professionals from those groups
  • Educate public about range and breadth of physical therapist practice: Provide education resources (tools, training, materials) for our membership to prompt them to share information with their patients (eNews, Social Media, conferences, districts)
    
    

Education

Courses Taught

PHTH 4512 Culture/Disability

Professional Affiliations

APTA Member

AAOMPT Member

Professional Interests

• Orthopedic Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Concussion/Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Sports Rehabilitation
• Chronic Pain