Vari McPherson, CPO, FAAOP
Telephone Number
1-844-355-ABLEAbout Me
About Me
Vari is an ABC Certified and Illinois Licensed Orthotist and Prosthetist, and serves as the Clinical Practice Leader for the Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Center (POCC) at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91. Vari is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics (AAOP). She joined Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in 2008 and continues to serve orthotic clients in an outpatient and Day Rehabilitation setting involving various levels of clinical care.
Her clinical background includes neuromuscular and orthopedic areas in pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Vari has contributed to various research projects with the Center of Bionic Medicine (CBM) and Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR). She has served as the AAOP President Chapter Chair for the Membership Advisory Council, as a Board Member and Past President of the Midwest Chapter for AAOP and continues to participate as a member of AAOP. Vari continues to collaborate with the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Academy in education and enjoys mentoring orthotic residents in the POCC residency program.
Location
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Professional Associations
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Education
1999 ¨C 2001
University of Washington, Seattle , WA
Bachelor of Science Prosthetics and Orthotics1993 ¨C 1997
University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
Bachelor of Science Biomechanics and Human Kinetics -
Residency
2001 ¨C 2002
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center , Hartford, CT
Residency in Orthotics2003 ¨C 2004
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Chicago, IL
Residency in Prosthetics
Certificates + Licenses
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American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and PedorthicsCPO
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IL Licenses in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Honors + Awards
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Fellow of the American Academy of Prosthetics and Orthotics2020
Affiliations
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American Academy of Orthotics and ProstheticsPresident Chapter Chair of the Membership Advisory Council
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Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics Residency ProgramConnecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC) Hartford, CT Orthotic Residency Program 2001-2002. Hanger Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinic, Chicago, IL Prosthetic Residency Program 2003-2004