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Theodora Swenson, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Nashville, TN

TheodoraL.SwensonMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Nashville, TN

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Vanderbilt University | Resident Physician PGY4

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-5000

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019 - 2023
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2019
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.S., Engineering: Product Design, 2009 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2021 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Better Health Care Begins with MothersOctober 2023
  • New Mothers Need Better SupportSeptember 2023
  • Living with My Parents During Medical School Was One of My Best DecisionsAugust 2023
  • Lessons Learned While Climbing the Medical HierarchyJuly 2023
  • How to Foster a Healthy Training EnvironmentApril 2023
  • Are Residents Overeducated?March 2023
  • How to Go on a Digital Diet, for Health Care ProfessionalsDecember 2022
  • The Dark Secret Behind New Hospital DesignsFebruary 2020
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Press Mentions

  • Vanderbilt medical residents raising money to support hospital’s custodial staff
    Vanderbilt medical residents raising money to support hospital’s custodial staffApril 28th, 2020
  • There's no way the hospital could run without them — so some doctors are giving back to their custodial staff amid the coronavirus
    There's no way the hospital could run without them — so some doctors are giving back to their custodial staff amid the coronavirusApril 28th, 2020
  • Vanderbilt doctors raising money for V.A. hospital custodial crew
    Vanderbilt doctors raising money for V.A. hospital custodial crewApril 28th, 2020
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Research History

  • Research Advisor for a Digital Health StartupManaged a study looking at the health benefits of a digital, social platform on improving patients' overall health. Recruited diabetic patients and helped with product development for a digital health start-up.2014 - 2015
  • Research and Development Engineer for Medical DeviceStudied the physiological effects of warming and cooling core body temperature. Developed AVAcore's cooling glove, a product currently marketed towards professional athletes and demonstrated the product at TEDMED. Managed clinical trials piloting the system at the Stanford Hospital.2012 - 2014

Other Languages

  • Vietnamese, French

Industry Relationships

  • Startup Advisor, Vanderbilt Wondry

External Links

  • LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorthea

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