CHS Welcomes New Faculty – Meet Dr. Fredy Mora Solis
Published August 22, 2022
By Darlene Muguiro
UTEP College of Health Sciences
This fall, the College of Health Sciences (CHS) is welcoming several new faculty members in Public Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology.
We are pleased to present the first profile featuring Dr. Fredy Mora Solis, visiting associate professor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Solis comes to UTEP from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. He obtained his master’s degree in applied physiology and kinesiology and a PhD in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Florida. His research focuses on how different levels of physical activity affect experimental and clinical pain as well as pain psychosocial factors in healthy people and people with chronic pain of different age groups.
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When Dr. Fredy Solis first came to UTEP in early spring to interview for his position, he wasn’t sure what to expect about either El Paso or the university. He admits that his lack of knowledge about the area left him a bit hesitant, initially. But he quickly realized how easily he would be able to fit in.
“Once I landed and was out and about, I felt that I could easily become part of this community. I saw myself living here,” he said. “I really loved the Hispanic culture, and for me, being Latino, that was really important. I had never lived in a city in the U.S. with such a large Latino presence, and I really loved it. When I left after my first visit, I really hoped that I would get a job offer.”
Solis’ first impression of UTEP was equally positive. He said he was struck by the unique architecture and the welcoming nature of everyone he met, and looks forward to working on a campus that values its employees.
“UTEP is a unique place to teach because of the people,” he said. “It is easier when you work with people who see you as an equal and hear what you have to say. I always wanted to be in a place where my voice as a minority would be heard, and I think I found the place.”
In his role as a visiting professor, Solis will be teaching test and measures and evidence-based practice this fall and a cardiopulmonary course in the spring. He aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students throughout their time with him.
“There will be a lot of active learning in my classes, meaning that they will be heavily involved in their own learning process,” he said. “I will be teaching them a lot of things that will help them become amazing clinicians, and we will have fun along the way.”
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