Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO

Associate Professor, Program Director

Email

ashley.mullen@bcm.edu

Positions

Associate Professor, Program Director: School of Health Professions
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Education

BA from Rice University: 05/2005 - Houston, Texas, United States

MS from University of North Carolina at Greensboro: 05/2009 - Greensboro, North Carolina, United States; Athletic Training

Graduate Certificate at University of Hartford: 06/2011 - Newington, Connecticut, United States; Orthotics

Graduate Certificate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: 06/2013 - Chicago, Illinois, United States; Prosthetics

PhD from University of Houston: 05/2020 - Houston, Texas; Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies

Certifications

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist: American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics

Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist: Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics

Honors & Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright Award: Teaching and Evaluation, 2021; Baylor College of Medicine

Junior Faculty Education Research Award: School of Health Professions, 2018; Baylor College of Medicine

Excellence in Teaching Award: School of Health Professions, 2015-2017; Baylor College of Medicine

Norton Rose Fulbright Award: Educational Leadership, 2022; Baylor College of Medicine

J David Holcomb Achievement Award: 2023; Baylor College of Medicine

Videos

Faculty Voices

Professional Development

Master Teacher Fellowship Program: Course (Participant, 2015); Sponsor: Faculty Development; Completed Fellowship in 2018

Approved Clinical Mentor Training: Workshop (Presenter, 2016); Sponsor: National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting

Selected Publications

Wright DB, Mullen A, Gardner A.. " Does student-led faculty development have a place in health professions education? " 2019 Feb 27;
Cruz MLC, Utay J, Mullen A.. " Entrustment trends in orthotic and prosthetic residencies " Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 ; 44 (2) : 73-80.
Pubmed PMID: 32133918.
Ling E, Lepow B, Zhou H, Enriquez A, Mullen A, Najafi B.. " The impact of diabetic foot ulcers and unilateral offloading footwear on gait in people with diabetes " Clin Biomech. 2020 ; 73 (157) : 161.
Pubmed PMID: 31986461.
Miller M, Gardner A, Mullen A.. " What clinical rotation factors have an impact on trainee success? " Clin Teach. 2019 ; 16 (3) : 263-268.
Pubmed PMID: 30216707.
Mullen A, Howell J.. " How international training develops innovative and compassionate clinicians. " The O&P Edge Magazine. 2019 Mar ;
Mullen A, Horn C. " Analysis of a resident competence self-assessment survey " Journal Pros Orth. 2022 May 12;
Mullen A, Spaulding S, Brinkmann J, Falbo K, McDonald C, Rusaw D. " Establishing discipline-based education research in prosthetics and orthotics " Prosthet Orthot Int. 2024 Nov ;
Pubmed PMID: 39514703.
Ronkos C, Mullen A. " Estimated clinician-patient ratios in us orthotic and prosthetic care: state-level trends and discrepancies " Journal Prosthet Orthot. 2024 Apr ;
Hickson T, Finco G, Kenworthy S, Mullen A. " Reporting and management of equinus deformity after partial foot amputation: a scoping review " Journal Prosthet Orthot. 2024 Oct ; 36
Lipski E, Waters WF, Kenworthy S, Mullen A. " A disparity in prosthetic access for Ecuadorians with lower-limb amputation " Prosthet Orthot Int. 2024 Feb ;
Pubmed PMID: 38377271.
Mullen A, Kenworthy S, Rhett A, Tomson S, Larraga Martinez MF. " Tipping the scales of the admissions process: interview weighting in an orthotics and prosthetics education program. " J Allied Health. 2023 ; (52)
Pubmed PMID: 37728354.
Gavette H, McDonald CL, Kostick-Quenet K, Mullen A, Najafi B, Finco MG. " Advances in prosthetic technology: a perspective on ethical considerations for development and clinical translation. " Front Rehabil Sci. 2024 Jan ;
Pubmed PMID: 38293290.
Mullen A, Abernethy L, Castille M, Finco M, Rhett A, Sherman J, Kenworthy S. " The integrated model and sustainability of entry-level orthotics and prosthetics education " Journal Prosthet Orthot. 2023 Jul ; NCOPE Supplement
• Hull D, Kenworthy S, Mullen A. " Analysis of residency experience in transfemoral prosthetics " J Prosthet Orthot. 2024 Dec 19;
Keyes SA, Falla JT, Gardner A, Mullen A, Pereira F. " Financially responsible and equitable education for medical, science, and health professions learners " Med Sci Educ. 2025 ;

Memberships

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Texas Society of Orthotic and Prosthetic Professionals: Interim Board Member

International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics: Member

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics: Board of Directors

Funding

The effects of custom FO v UCBL on center of pressure, foot posture index, and perceived comfort in adults with flexible flat feet: Grant funding from Pedorthic Foundation

Development and implementation of CE modules for clinical preceptors: Grant funding from BCM Center for Professionalism

Biomechanical comparison during walking in adults using traditional locked knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFOs) v stance-control KAFOs.: Grant funding from Texas Woman's University; Co-investigator

Project REACH: (11/01/2022 - 11/01/2025); Grant funding from Genentech Foundation