Michael J. Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD  Speaker Bio: Dr. Shoemaker received a B.S. in Physical Education with an Exercise Science Specialization from Calvin College in 1996. In 1999 he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University, and earned his PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Western Michigan University in 2012. He was board-certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 20022022. His practice has been focused in cardiopulmonary and geriatric rehabilitation across multiple practice settings including acute care, long-term acute care, long-term care, subacute care and outpatient care, and he currently practices in the cardiothoracic critical care setting at the Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. Dr. Shoemaker’s research interests, spanning 48 peer-reviewed papers, 5 textbook chapters, 28 peer-reviewed platform/poster presentations, and 7 continuing education presentations/workshops, includes cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health policy, and the use of simulation in professional and interprofessional education. Dr. Shoemaker is also an instrument-rated commercial pilot, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor. He serves as an instructor pilot, check pilot, and mission pilot who flies search and rescue and homeland security missions for the Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the United States Air Force.