The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery would like to welcome Derek Clewley, PT, DPT as a faculty member within the Doctor of Physical Therapy division.  Derek grew up in Montana and lived in Atlanta for the past 10 years.  He completed graduate school training at the University of Montana, followed by a fellowship in manual therapy, and is a PhD candidate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Utah.  Derek’s research interests include manual physical therapy and chronic pain management.   He has significant experience in program development and management including prior role as residency and fellowship director at BenchMark Rehab Partners.  His wife, a chemical engineer, along with their two children Gavin (5 years) and Amelia (3 years) have enjoyed the transition to North Carolina.  Outside of work, he enjoys training for half and full marathons, being outside, and attempting to burn off excess energy with his children.