About

John M. Popovich, Jr., PhD, DPT, ATC was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties in July 2015 after completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the MSU Center for Orthopedic Research. Dr. Popovich is a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. He earned his clinical and research doctorates from the University of Southern California. Dr. Popovich’s multi-disciplinary approach to investigating the mechanics, control and function of the spine has received post-doctoral funding from the National Institutes of Health and funding from prestigious spine-related societies, including an Exploratory Research Grant from the Scoliosis Research Society and a Young Investigator award from the North American Spine Society.