Curriculum Vitae - Martin Mrazik
2015
Office Address:
Telephone:
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6-135 Education Building North
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 2G6
(780) 492-8052 (w); (780) 915-5367 (cell)
(780) 492-1318
mrazik@ualberta.ca
Education
Ph.D., University of Georgia (August, 2001)
Specialization: Neuropsychology (APA accredited)
Neuropsychology/School Psychology Internship (followed APA accreditation guidelines)
M.Ed., University of Alberta (August, 1994)
Specialization: School Psychology.
B.Ed., University of Alberta (August, 1995)
Major: Biological Science; Minor: General Science.
B.Sc., University of Alberta (April, 1989)
Specialization: Psychology
Primary Research Interests
Sports Concussion; Traumatic Brain Injury; Psychological Disorders in Children
History of Employment:
Dates
2006 - present
Position
Assistant/Associate Professor
Employer/Department
Department of Educational
Psychology, University of Alberta
2001 - present
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Foundations Psych. Services
(Private Practice)
2001 - 2006
Chief Psychologist/Clinical
Director
Head Trauma Program, Millard
Health Centre, Edmonton, AB
1999 – 2001
Graduate Assistant
Department of Health and
Human Performance,
University of Georgia
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1999 - 2001
Graduate Assistant/Sessional
Instructor
Department of Elementary
Education, University of Georgia
1997 – 1998
Graduate Assistant/Clinician
Learning Disabilities Center,
University of Georgia,
1995 – 1997
School Psychologist/Counselor
Elk Island Public School Division
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Janzen, T., Cormier D., Hetherington, J., Mrazik, M., Mousavi, A. A Canadian investigation of the
properties of the student motivation and learning strategies inventory (2015). Canadian Journal of
School Psycholog,.1-18, DOI: 10.1177/0829573515593711
Mrazik, M., Brooks, B.L., Jubinville, A. L., Meeuwisse, W.H., & Emery, C.A. (Under Review).
Psychosocial Outcomes of Sport Concussions in Youth Hockey Players. Archives of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation.
Mrazik, M. Dennison, C., Brooks, B.L., Yeates, K.O., Babul, S., & Naidu, D., (In Press). Qualitative
Review of Sport Concussion Education: Prime Time for Evidence-Based Knowledge Translation.
British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Mrazik, M., Naidu, D., Manning, E.D., Brooks, B.L. (In Press). Does game participation impact
cognition and symptoms in elite football players? Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
Ritchie, L.J., Mrazik, M., Alfano, D.P., Chase, D., Comper, P., Czarnota, M., Garcia-Berrera, M.A.,
Iverson, G.L., Maclean, M., Mendella, P., & Williams, T.S. (2015). The role of neuropsychology in the
management of youth concussion in Canada. Curr Res Concussion, 2 (1), 8 – 10.
McKay, C., Brooks, B.L., Mrazik, M., Meeuwisse, W.H., & Emery, C.A. (2014). Baseline evaluation
in youth ice hockey players: Comparing methods for documenting prior concussions, attention
problems, and learning difficulties. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 44(5), 32935).
McKay, C., Brooks, B.L., Mrazik, M., Jubinville, A. L., Meeuwisse, W.H., & Emery, C.A. (2014)
Psychometric properties and reference values for the ImPACT neurocognitive test battery in a sample
of elite youth ice hockey players. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 29(2), 141-51.
Brooks, B.L., Mrazik, M., Barlow, K.M., McKay, C., Meeuwisse, W.H., & Emery, C.A., (2014).
Absence of sex differences in adolescent athletes with a history of prior sport concussion. Journal of
Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 29(3), 257-264.
Mrazik, M., Perra, A., Brooks, B.L., & Naidu, D. (2014). Exploring Minor Hockey Players’
Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Concussion: Implications for Prevention. Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation, Epub ahead of print.
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Brooks, B.L., McKay, C., Mrazik, M., Barlow, K.M., Meeuwisse, W.H., Emery, C.A. (2013).
Subjective but not objective lingering effects of multiple past concussions in adolescents. Journal of
Neurotrauma, 30, 1469 – 1475.
Lebrun, C.M., Mrazik, M., Prasad, A.S., Tjarks, B.J., Dorman, J.C., Bergeron, M.F., Munce, T.A., &
Valentine,V.D. (2013). Sport concussion knowledge base, clinical practices and needs for continuing
medical education: a survey of family physicians and cross-border comparison. British Journal of
Sports Medicine, 47(1), 54-59.
Mrazik, M., Naidu, D. Lebrun, C.L., Matthews-White, J. (2013). Does Fitness Level Impact Report
of Concussion Symptoms in College Athletes. Journal of Athletic Therapy, 48(5), 654-658.
Mrazik, M. Janzen, T.R., Dombrowski, S., Barford, S., & Krawchuk, L. (2012). Administration and
Scoring Errors of Graduate Students Learning the WISC-IV. Canadian Journal of School Psychology,
27(4), 270-290.
Krol, A.L., Mrazik, M., Naidu, D., Brooks, B.L. Iverson, G.L. (2012). Assessment of Symptoms in a
Concussion Management Program: Method Influences Outcome. Brain Injury, 25, 1300-1305.
Mrazik, M. Bawani, F. & Krol A.L. (2011). Concussion knowledge and decision-making variables
among minor hockey coaches. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 21(4), 315-9.
Mrazik, M. Bender, S.L. & Makovichuk, C (2010). Memory functioning in post-secondary students
with learning disabilities. Research in Higher Education Journal, 8, 60-64.
Hamilton, M., Mrazik, M. & Johnson, D.W. (2010). Incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in
children after uncomplicated minor head injury. Pediatrics, 126(1), 333-39.
Mrazik, M. Millis, S. & Drane, D.L. (2010). The oral trail making test: The effects of age and
concurrent validity. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 25 (3), 236-243.
Mrazik, M. & Dombrowski, S. (2010). The neurobiological foundations of giftedness. Roeper
Review. 32 (4), 224-234.
Dombrowski, S & Mrazik, M. (2008). Test Review: RIAS: Reynolds Intelligence Assessment
Scales. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, (23), 223-231.
Peterson, C.L., Ferrara, M.S., Mrazik, M., Piland, S., & Elliot, R. (2003). Evaluation of
Neuropsychological Domain Scores and Postural Stability Following Cerebral Concussion in Sports.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 12, 230-237.
Drane, D.L., Yuspeh, R. L., Huthwaite, J.S., Klingler, L.K., Foster, L. M., Mrazik, M. & Axelrod,
B.N. (2003). Healthy Older Adult Performance on A Modified Version of the Cognistat (NCSE):
Demographic Issues and Preliminary Normative Data. Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Neuropsychology, (25) 1, 133-144.
Cooper, E.R., Ferrara, M.S., Mrazik, M. Casto, S. (2001). Definitional Problems in Mild Head Injury
Epidemiology. Athletic Therapy Today, 6 (1), 6-12.
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Mrazik, M., Ferrara, M.S., Peterson, C.L., Elliot, R. E., Clanton, M. D., Courson, R. W., & Hynd, G.
W. (2000). Injury Severity and Neuropsychological and Balance Outcomes of 4 College Athletes.
Brain Injury, (14) 10, 921-931.
Book Chapters
Mrazik, M. & Sattler, J. (2014). Brain Injuries: Theory and Rehabilitation. In J. Sattler & R. Hoge
(Eds.), Assessment of Children, Behavioral, Social, and Clinical Foundations, 6th Edition. La Mesa,
California: Jerome M. Sattler Publishing Inc.
Mrazik, M. & Sattler, J. (2014). Brain Injuries: Assessment. In J. Sattler & R. Hoge (Eds.),
Assessment of Children, Behavioral, Social, and Clinical Foundations, 6th Edition. La Mesa,
California: Jerome M. Sattler Publishing Inc.
Mrazik M. (2011). The Gang Member. In S.C. Dombrowki, K.L Gischlar, & M. Mrazik (Eds.),
Assessing and treating low incidence/high severity psychological disorders of childhood. New York:
Springer.
Gordon, J. & Mrazik M. (2011). Impulse Control Disorders. In S.C. Dombrowki, K.L Gischlar, & M.
Mrazik (Eds.), Assessing and treating low incidence/high severity psychological disorders of
childhood. New York: Springer.
Krol, A.L. & Mrazik M. (2011). Selective Mutism. In S.C. Dombrowki, K.L Gischlar, & M. Mrazik
(Eds.), Assessing and treating low incidence/high severity psychological disorders of childhood. New
York: Springer.
Gross D.G., Mrazik, M. & Muir, I. (2008). Pain in the injured worker. In P. Taenzer, S. Rashiq, & D.
Schopflocker (Eds.), Chronic Pain, A Health Policy Perspective. KGaA, Weinheim: Wiley-Blackwell.
External Grants:
Co Primary Investigator (with Dr. Chris Dennison): Cross Comparison of Consumer Helmet
Instrumentation for Concussion Screening in Athletes. The Tom Pashby Foundation. Amount: $8,129.
Co-Investigator (2013 – 2016). "NeuroCare" as Innovation in Intervention: A Neurophysiological
Approach to Determine Readiness for Return to Activity. Canadian Institute for Health Research
(CIHR). Amount: $526, 983.
Co-Investigator (2013 – 2018). Generating Innovation Through the Use of Common Data: Improving
the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Canada.
Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). Amount: $766, 895.
Co-Investigator (2013-2014). Principal Investigator: Brian Rowe. A Novel Tool for Mild Traumatic
Brain Injury in the Emergency Department. Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). Amount:
$99, 805.
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Principal Investigator (2012-2013). Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement in Youth Hockey
Players. Alberta Center for Injury Control Research (ACICR). Amount: $12, 750.
Co-Investigator (2012-2013). Baseline Concussion Assessment in Varsity Athletes: A Comparison of
Standardized Assessment Paradigms and Identification of Risk Factors Using SCAT2 and ImPACT.
Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine. Amount: $7, 250.
Co-Investigator (2012-2014). Transition from pediatric to adult care services: the experiences of
family caregivers of young adult survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Alberta Center for
Children, Family, and Community Research. Amount: $40,000.
Principal Investigator (2010-2012). Management of Concussions in Minor Hockey. Alberta Center for
Injury Control Research (ACICR). Amount: $13, 200.
Principal Investigator (2009-2010). Knowledge Transfer and Sports Related Concussion. Sports
Sciences Association of Alberta (SSAA). Co-investigators: Connie Lebrun (U of A), Dhiren Naidu (U
of A), and Joan Matthews-White (U of A). Amount: $4150.
Principal Investigator (2008-2019). Fitness level and symptoms of concussions. Sports Sciences
Association of Alberta (SSAA). Co-investigators: Connie Lebrun (U of A), Dhiren Naidu (U of A),
Joan Matthews-White (U of A), Alex Game. Amount: $3900.
Principal Investigator (2009-2010). Education and management of concussions in minor hockey.
Alberta Center for Injury Control Research (ACICR). Amount: $14, 530.
Principal Investigator (2007-2008). Assessment of symptoms following concussions in college athletes.
Sports Sciences Association of Alberta (SSAA). Co-investigators: Connie Lebrun (U of A), Dhiren
Naidu (U of A), and Joan Matthews-White (U of A). Amount: $3515.
Internal Grants:
Principal Investigator (2024-2015). Enhancement of Teacher Knowledge, Education, and Instruction
of Students with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Support for the Advancement of Scholarship Grant.
Amount: $6939.00.
Principal Investigator (2009 – 2010). Prenatal and perinatal variables and learning disabilities in
children. Roger Smith Undergraduate Research Award. Amount: $5000.00
Principal Investigator (2008 – 2009). Outcomes of Learning Disorders in Adults. Roger Smith
Undergraduate Research Award. Amount: $5000.00
Principal Investigator (2007-2008).Use of Advancing technology for treatment of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder. Alberta Undergraduate Student Services Field Experience Grant. Amount:
$6000.
Principal Investigator (2007-2008). Psychosocial impact of concussions on college athletes. Faculty
of Education, Support for the Advancement of Scholarship Operating Grant. Amount: $1400.
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Principal Investigator (2007-2008). Pediatric concussions: Longitudinal impacts on physical,
cognitive and scholastic functioning. Faculty of Education, Support for the Advancement of
Scholarship Operating Grant. Amount: Teaching Time Release.
Co-investigator (2007-2008). Impact of violent video games on cognitive functioning. Faculty of
Education, Support for the Advancement of Scholarship Operating Grant. Amount: $4,000.
Principal Investigator (2006-2007). Education of coaches regarding sport concussions. University of
Alberta Undergraduate Student Services, Field Experience Grant. Amount: $4,809.
Refereed Abstracts and Peer-Reviewed Contributions:
Mrazik (APA)
Hofmann, J. & Mrazik, M. (2015). Enhancement of teacher knowledge, education, and instruction for
students with mild traumatic brain injury.
Chipchar, E. & Mrazik, M (2015). Psychosocial outcomes in adolescent male hockey players with a
history of sport related concussions. Sports Neuropsychology Society Annual
Conference, (May 1), Atlanta, GA, USA.
Borza, C., Mrazik, M. (2015). Psychosocial outcomes of sport concussions in elite youth hockey
players and their parents. Sports Neuropsychology Society Annual Conference, Atlanta,
GA, USA.
Lebrun, C., Mrazik, M., Prasad, A.S., Taylor, T., &Jevremovic, T. (2014). Knowledge base and sport
concussion management: A survey of Ontario Medical Association Physicians. Family
Medicine Forum, November 14, 2014.
Lemke N., Lebrun, C., Mrazik, M., Matthews-White J.L, Naidu, D., & Prasad, A. (2014). Baseline
concussion assessment using ImPACT in Varsity Athletes: Identification of potential
risk factors. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(2), e23.
Naidu D, Manning D, Mrazik M, & Brooks B. (2014) Does the timing of ImPACT testing affect an
athlete's test performance. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(2), e38.
Lebrun C, Mrazik M, Prasad A, Taylor T, & Jevromovic, T. (2014). Sport concussion knowledge
base and curent practie – a survey of physician sections from the Ontario Medical
Association. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 623. doi: 10.1136/bjsports2014-093494.171.
McCaffrey A, Mrazik M, Klassen K (2014). The relation between self-efficacy, injury, and fear of
injury among elite athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 636.
doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.205
Taylor, K.A., Brooks, B.L., Mrazik, M., Blake, T.A., McKay, C.D., Meeuwisse, W.H., Barlow, K.M.,
Jank, K. & Emery, C.A. (2014). Neurocognitive performance at ret urn to play in elite
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youth hockey players with sport-related concussion. British Journal of Sports
Medicine,48(7),664. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-093494.278
Naidu D, Manning D, Mrazik M. (2014). Baseline SCAT3 scores in American football players.
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly and
Technical Exhibition, San Diego, California; November 13-16, 2013.
Naidu D, Mrazik M, Matthews-White J, Lebrun CL, Hoeber S. (2013). Examining baseline
concussion testing in collegiate sports. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(2), e23.
Naidu D, Mrazik M, Karpman J, Hay N. (2013) Concussion Education in Professional and University
Sport: Does it Work? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(2), e22.
McKay C, Brooks B, Mrazik M, Jubinville A, Meeuwisse M, Emery C. Baseline Immediate PostConcussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing Values and test-retest reliability in elite
Canadian youth ice hockey players. Clin J Sport Med. 2012;22(3):307.
McKay CD, Schneider KJ, Brooks BL, Mrazik M, Emery CA. (2013). Comparing reported
concussion history between a paper-based questionnaire and ImPACT in a sample of
elite youth ice hockey players. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23(2), e19-20.
Lebrun, CL, Mrazik, M. & Lemke, N. (April, 2013). Baseline Self-Report of Post-Concussion
Symptoms in Varsity Athletes: A Comparison of Standardized Assessment Paradigms
Using SCAT2 and ImPACT. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 23(2), e26
Lemke, N, Lebrun, CL, Mrazik, M, Matthews-White, J, Naidu, D. & Prasad, A. (February, 2013).
Comparison of baseline self-report post-concussion symptom scales utilizing two
common assessment tools: SCAT2 and ImPACT. Poster submitted to the Pan Pacific
Conference on Sports Medicine.
Sanders J.L. & Mrazik, M. (November, 2012). Differences in attention deficits in adults with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Poster
submitted to the 32nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology,
Nashville, TN.
Brooks, B.L., McKay, C., Mrazik, M., Meeuwisse, W., & Emery, C. (November, 2012). Are there
cumulative effects of past concussions in adolescent athletes? Poster submitted to the
32nd annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN.
McKay C, Brooks B, Mrazik M, Jubinville A, Meeuwisse W, Emery C. (2012).Baseline Immediate
Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing Values and test-retest reliability in
elite Canadian youth ice hockey players. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 22(3), 307.
Janzen, T.R. & Mrazik, M. (July, 2012). Graduate training of the WISC-IV and administration errors.
Meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Montreal, PC.
Janzen, T.R. & Mrazik, M. (June, 2012). The plight of the cognitively low average. Presentation at
the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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B. Joel Tjarks, Verle D.Valentine, Constance M. Lebrun, Martin Mrazik, Thayne A. Munce, Michael
F. Bergeron, Abhaya Prasad. (June, 2012). Sport concussion Knowledge, Clinical
Practices, and Needs for Continuing Education: A survey of Family Physicians.
Presentation to the World Congress on Exercise in Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
Lebrun, C.M., M. Mrazik, D. Naidu, J. Matthews-White, A. (June, 2012). Game Baseline Concussion
Symptom Report in College Athletes: SCAT2 versus ImPACT Testing. Canadian
Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. Kelowna, British Columbia.
Naidu, D, Mrazik, M, & Karpman, J. (June, 2012). Athlete perspectives on the increasing media
attention towards concussion: Do we need more education? Canadian Academy of
Sport and Exercise Medicine. Kelowna, British Columbia.
Wong, A, Janzen, TR, Mrazik, M (2012). Informing the use of the GAI and CPI in psychoeducational
assessments: A clinician’s dilemma. Hawaii International Conference on Education,
Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mrazik, M. (November, 2011). Knowledge translation among minor hockey coaches. Canadian Injury
Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference 2011. Vancouver, British Columbia.
C. Lebrun, M. Mrazik, D. Naidu, J. Matthew’s White (June, 2011). Whiners or Whimperers? A closer
look at college athletes who report atypically high concussion symptoms at baseline
testing. Canadian Journal of Sports Medicine.
C. Lebrun, M. Mrazik, D. Naidu, J. Matthews-White, A. Game (April, 2011): The impact of
fitness level on self-report of concussion symptoms. IOC World Conference on
Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport. Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Brosda, A. & Mrazik, M. (January, 2011). Prenatal and peritnatal variables influencing the incidence
of learning difficulties in children. Hawaii International Conference on Education,
Honolulu, Hawaii.
Naidu, D., Mrazik, M, Lebrun, C.L. & Matthews-White, J. Does an athlete’s level of fitness impact the
report of concussion symptoms? Canadian Association of Sports Medicine Annual
Conference. Toronto, Ontario: June, 2010.
Lebrun, C.L., Mrazik, M, Naidu, D. & Matthews-White, J. Measuring Self-report Symptoms in
Concussion: Data Collection Variables. Canadian Association of Sports and Exercise
Medicine, Annual Conference. Toronto, Ontario: June, 2010.
Krol, A.L. & Mrazik, M. Does an athlete’s level of fitness impact the report of concussion symptoms?
International Neuropsychological Society, Acapulco, Mexico: February, 2010
Gordon, J. & Mrazik, M. Patterns of Psychological Functioning in Adults with Previously
Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities. Hawaii International Conference on Education,
January, 2010.
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Roger, K. & Mrazik, M. Processing speed deficits in adults with learning disabilities. Hawaii
International Conference on Education, January 2010.
Barford, S. & Mrazik, M. The impact of self-efficacy on career expectations in adults with learning
disabilities. Hawaii International Conference on Education, January, 2010.
Makovichuk, C. Bender, S. & Mrazik M. Psychological outcomes in adults with previously
undiagnosed learning disabilities. Hawaii International Conference on Education,
January, 2010.
Mrazik, M. & Krol, A.L. Self-report of symptoms in athletes during pre-season baseline testing.
National Academy of Neuropsychology, November, 2009.
Mrazik, M. Neuropsychological underpinnings of learning disabilities. Hawaii International
Conference on Education, January, 2009.
Bender, S.L. & Mrazik, M. Working memory deficits in adults with learning disabilities. Hawaii
International Conference on Education, January, 2009.
Mrazik, M. & Bender, S.L. Psychological outcomes in adults with learning disabilities. Hawaii
International Conference on Education, January, 2009.
Mrazik, M., Matthews-White, J., Lebrun, C.L., Naidu, D., & Krol, A.L. (2008). The self-report of
symptoms in athletes: Issues and controversies. 3rd International Conference on
Concussion in Sport.
Krol, A.L., Mrazik, M., Lebrun, C.L., Naidu, D., & Matthews-White, J. (2008). Post-concussion
symptoms: Does reporting technique affect the disclosure of symptoms among
athletes? 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport.
Lebrun, C.L., Naidu, D., Matthews-White, J., Mrazik, M., & Krol, A.L. (2008). The influence of
therapist-athlete variables in the measurement of self-reported concussion symptoms.
3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport.
Mrazik, M. & Louw, D. Traumatic Head Injury. Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Annual
Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, June, 2008.
Louw, D. & Mrazik, M. Phantom Limb Pain, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Annual
Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, June, 2008.
Lestideau, O. & Mrazik, M. Using the NEPSY to evaluate attention & executive functioning among
children with FASD. Canadian Northwest FASD Partnership, May, 2008.
Krol, A.L. & Mrazik, M. Post-concussion symptom reporting using different interview techniques;
International Neuropsychological Society, February, 2008.
Mrazik, M. & Plume, S. Psychological outcomes in adults with learning disabilities; Hawaii
International Conference on Education, January, 2008.
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Plume, S. & Mrazik, M. Cognitive outcomes in adults with learning disabilities; Hawaii International
Conference on Education, January, 2008.
Murray, BL & Mrazik, M. Relationship between executive functioning and psychopathology in adults
with ADHD; American Psychological Association, August, 2007.
Mrazik M & Sanders, J. Head injuries in soccer: A pilot study of head contact, Canadian
Psychological Association, June, 2007.
Krol, AL, & Mrazik, M. Use of the RCI to classify concussions in athletes, Canadian Psychological
Association, June, 2007.
Mrazik, M., Paniak C. & Kunzle, E. Self-report symptoms in MTBI, chronic pain, and normal
subjects, National Academy of Neuropsychology, October, 2006.
Mrazik, M., Paniak C. & Kunzle, E., Comparison of Symptoms in Chronic Pain and MTBI subjects,
National Academy of Neuropsychology, October, 2006.
Mrazik, M. & Good, J. Acceptance of pain in Chronic Pain Patients, Canadian Psychological
Association, June, 2006.
Mrazik, M & Paniak, C. Comparison of Concussion Symptoms in Chronic Pain and Mild TBI
Subjects, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, WA, November 2004
Mrazik, M., Barrett, H. & Ryan, C. The Impact Of Self-Perception On Acquired Brain Injury
Rehabilitation Outcomes, Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference, Vancouver, BC,
September, 2004.
Mrazik, M, Barret, H. & Ryan, C. Poster. Cognitive Outcomes of Individuals following
Multidisciplinary Treatment, Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference, Vancouver, BC,
October, 2004.
Mrazik, M & Jacobsen, H. Neuropsychological Outcomes of subjects with MTBI and Chronic Pain,
Poster, Canadian Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Halifax, NS, June,
2003.
Mrazik, M. & Masson, A. The Impact of Rehabilitation Services on Pain Coping Strategies and Stages
of Change, Presentation, Canadian Psychological Association, Annual Meeting,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, June, 2002
Mrazik, M. Neuropsychology Outcomes of MTBI and Chronic Pain Patients, Poster, Pacific Coast
Brain Injury Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, October, 2002.
Mrazik, M. Detecting Individual Change: A model for classifying mild head injuries in sports, Poster,
National Academy of Neuropsychology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California,
November, 2001.
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Mrazik, M. Drane, D. & Yuspeh, R. The Oral Trail Making Test: Demographic Influences and
Validation with the Written Trail Making Test, Poster, National Academy of
Neuropsychology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November, 2002.
Mrazik, M. Neuropsychological Assessment of Collegiate Athletes, National Academy of
Neuropsychology, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November, 2000.
Mrazik, M. Ferrara, M, Peterson, P, & Courson, R. Injury Severity and Neuropsychological and
Balance Outcomes of 4 College Athletes, Poster, National Academy of
Neuropsychology, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November, 2000.
Mrazik, M. Cognitive and Balance Outcomes of a college athlete with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder following a mild head injury, Georgia Association of School Psychologists,
Savannah, Georgia, May 2000.
Mrazik, M., Neuropsychological testing with College Athletes. National Academy of
Neuropsychologists, San Antonio, Texas, November, 1999.
Mrazik, M. Kral, M. & Nielsen, K. Rates of Birth Complications and Toxin Exposure in Children with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, National Academy of Neuropsychologists,
Washington, D.C, November, 1998.
Other Publications:
Mrazik (2012). Recovery from Sport Concussions. Pulse Magazine, the Official Magazine of the Sport
Medicine Council of Alberta, June, 2012.
Mrazik (2011) Concussions in Minor Hockey. Injury Control, a monthly publication of the Alberta
Center For Injury Control and Research, March, 2011
Mrazik (2010). Sport Related Concussions. Pulse Magazine, the Official Magazine of the Sport
Medicine Council of Alberta.
Mrazik, M. (2009). Memory Storage. Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health.
Mrazik, M. (2009). Tourette Syndrome. Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health.
Invited Presentations:
6/10/2015
Presentation: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and motor vehicle accidents. Edmonton, AB.
3/31/2015
Keynote Address: Concussion in Sport. U of A Alumni Association. Calgary, AB.
10/25/2014
Invited Presentation: Developmental Disabilities and Work: Canadian Pension Plan.
Edmonton, AB.
10/30/2014
Presentation: Outcomes arising from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Direct IME.
Calgary, AB.
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10/29/2014
Presentation: Outcomes arising from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Direct IME.
Edmonton, AB.
2/28/2014
Presentation. Sports Concussions. Undergraduate Research Initiative. University of
Alberta, Edmonton, AB
1/14/2014
Presentation. Clinical Assessment of Sports Concussions. Edmonton West Primary Care
Network. Edmonton, AB.
10/30/2013
Presentation: The DSM5 and Psychological Evaluations. Insurance Adjusters of
Alberta. Calgary, AB.
10/30/2013
Presentation: The DSM5 and Psychological Evaluations. Insurance Adjusters of
Alberta. Edmonton, AB.
2/20/2013
Plenary Session: Biomechanical Forces of Sport Concussions. Pan Pacific Conference
of Medicine and Science in Sport, Honolulu, Hawaii.
6/13/2012
Plenary Session: Vocational Rehabilitation. Mild brain injuries and concussions.
Canmore, Alberta, CAN.
6/8/2012
Keynote Address: Brain Injury Awareness Week. Concussions Count. Edmonton,
Alberta, CAN.
6/5/2012
Presentation to Alberta Health Services, Meeting of Injury Prevention Nurses.
Education of Sport Concussion. Edmonton, Alberta, CAN.
5/10/2012
Presentation, Alberta Health Services: Child Injury Health Symposium. EvidenceBased Practice of Sports Concussion. Edmonton, Alberta, CAN.
4/18/2012
Keynote Address: Blue Goose International. Use of computerized assessment in the
management of Sports Concussion.
3/29/2012
Presentation, Faculty of Education Lecture Series, University of Alberta. Controversies
in the Management of Sports Concussions.
3/4/2012
Keynote Address: Alberta Pharmacy Association (APA). Management of Sports
Concussions. Edmonton, Alberta, CAN.
2/3/2012
Presentation, Brain Care Centre. Sport Concussions: Implications for the Community.
Edmonton, Alberta.
4/3/2011
Keynote Address, Association of Athletic Therapist in Alberta (AATA). Sports
Concussions. Calgary, Alberta, CAN.
1/28/2011
Keynote Address, Pan Pacific Conference of Medicine and Science in Sport. Evidence
Based Practice in Sports Concussion. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
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6/24/2010
Presentation, St. Albert Minor Football Association. Sports Concussion: Updates and
evidence based guidelines for coaches, parents, and players. St. Alberta, Alberta.
6/15/2010
Presentation, Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS). Concussions: The New
Evidence Based Guidelines and What You Should Know to Protect Your Head. Red
Deer, Alberta.
5/12/2010
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Evidenced based guidelines for
sports concussions. Edmonton, AB.
4/12/2010
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Evidenced based guidelines for
sports concussions. Medicine Hat, AB.
3/29/2010
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Evidenced based guidelines for
sports concussions. Lethbridge, AB.
2/22/2010
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Evidence based guidelines for sports
concussion. Red Deer, AB.
1/26/2010
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Evidence based guidelines for sports
concussion. Grand Prairie, AB.
11/26/2009
Presentation, St. Albert Minor Hockey Association. Sports Concussion: Updates and
evidence based guidelines for coaches, parents, and players.
5/7/2009
Presentation, Prince George School Division. Use of the NEPSY-II for school
psychologists. Prince George, BC.
5/4/2009
Bender, S.L., & Mrazik, M. Presentation: Working memory deficits in adults with
learning disabilities. Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.
4/17/2009
Presentation, Alberta Brain Injury Conference. Concussions in sport: Updates on
safety and helmet technology; Edmonton, AB.
11/14/2008
Presentation, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: Sports Concussions.
6/6/2008
Presentation: Positive Outcomes in the Assessment of Concussions. Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital – Brain Injury Awareness Week.
10/10/2007
Presentation, Alberta Brain Injury Network, Edmonton, AB: Brain Injury and Mental
Illness.
9/28/2007
Presentation: Pain and the injured worker: Institute of Health Economics
4/19/2007
Presentation, Alberta Brain Injury Conference, Edmonton, AB: Advances in the
protection of head gear: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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4/19/2007
Presentation, Alberta Brain Injury Conference, Edmonton, AB: The Growing Number
of Concussion in Alberta, the What, Where, and How.
2/06/2007
Presentation, University of Alberta Hospital; Neuropsychology Grand Rounds:
Epidemiology of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
1/26/2007
Presentation, TD Meloche-Monics, Calgary, AB: Stress Management
6/06/2006
Presentation, Millard Health Center: Chronic Pain Acceptance.
6/05/2006
Presentation, TD Meloche-Monics, Edmonton, AB: Stress Management
5/23/2006
Presentation, Canadian Pension Plan, Edmonton, AB: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
Current issues.
4/07/2005
Presentation, Alberta Brain Injury Conference, Red Deer, AB: Sports Related Brain
Injuries.
Contributions in the Media:
4/16/2015
TSN 1260: Psychological factors associated with sport
1/28/2015
TSN 1260: Psychological outcomes in sport
10/8/2014
CBC Radio: Self-esteem in Children
9/3/2014
CBC Radio: A No Zero Policy in School, issues and controversies
4/17/2014
Krush Sports Performance Show (Team 1260): Guests panel
10/14/2012
CBC The National: Concussions in Sport
5/08/2013
CBC Radio: Guest
5/08/2013
Global Television: Response to Hockey Alberta’s no body checking legislation
4/25/2013
Krush Sports Performance Show (Team 1260): Guests panel
9/17/2012
Inside Sports (630 CHED): Concussions in sports
9/13/2012
Global Television: Concussions in Minor Hockey
6/08/2012
CBC News: Sport Concussions
5/08/2012
Krush Sports Performance Show, AM Team 1260: Round table discussion of sports
concussions
4/12/2012
Prime Time Sports (Fan 590, Toronto): Detection of Concussions in Hockey
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3/8/2012
AM Team 1260: Sport concussion.
2/12/2012
CBC (Hockey Day in Canada): Detection of Concussions in Hockey
1/18/2012
Edmonton Examiner: New Device to Detect Concussions in Hockey
10/25/2012
Alberta Primetime: Detecting concussions in minor hockey
9/26/2011
The Gateway. High profile hockey concussions spur U of A head trauma research:
9/21/2011
Edmonton Journal: Sport Concussions
9/18/2011
CTV: Sport Concussions
9/18/2011
Global Television: Sport Concussions
9/17/2011
City Television: Sport Concussions
6/7/2011
Global Television: Concussions on Sport.
4/6/2011
AM 1260 Radio: Concussions in Sport.
4/5/2011
City Television: Concussions in Sport.
3/3/2011
Global Television: Concussion in hockey.
3/1/2011
Global Television: Head injuries in minor hockey
1/17/2011
Edmonton Journal: Head injuries a minor hockey.
1/03/2011
The Globe and Mail: Concussions in minor hockey
1/02/2011
Calgary Herald: Rampant concussions raising big questions on ice.
1/01/2011
CFRN Television (Edmonton): Concussion in Minor Hockey.
6/22/2010
Red Deer Advocate: Concussion Assessment
3/12/2010
Global Television: Sport Concussions
5/25/2009
CFRN Radio: Brain Injury Awareness and Sports concussion.
5/22/2009
Global Television: Information on Sport Concussions.
5/6/2009
CFWE radio: Information on Sport Concussions.
4/20/2009
Alberta Prime Time (Access Television): Concussions and Helmet Safety.
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2/20/2009
City Television: Report on Concussions.
4/19/2007
The University of Alberta Folio: Can we prevent Tragedy?
4/19/2007
The Ottawa Citizen: The Problem With Normal.
4/10/2007
Promotion of Concussion Symposium.
9/22/2006
University of Alberta Folio.
9/14/2006
CBC: The National. Commentary on the Dawson College shooting.
5/28/2004
Access Network, Edmonton, Alberta: Brain Injury Awareness Week.
Awards
Psychologists Association of Alberta (2013): John G Paterson Award: contributions to Psychology in
the Media
Editorial Reviews – Ad Hoc Manuscript Reviews:
Alberta Journal of Education Research, 2006 – 2012.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 2006 – present.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2006 – present.
Journal of Athletic Training, Guest Reviewer, 2009 – present
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2009 – present
Graduate Student Supervision
PhD Students
Primary Supervisor:
Examining Committee:
Previous:
Med Students
Primary Supervisor:
Examining Committee:
Previous:
Andrea Krol, Ellis Chan, Tom Pearson, Adam McCafferey,
Sean Barford
Jocelyn Wilkie, Douglas Ozier, Lindsey Leenars, Tula Paul,
Ryan Tonn, Karen Todd (Examining CommiteeUniversity of
Regina);
Eileen Chipchar, Carley Borza, Jessica Lesynchyn, Jamie
Hofmann
Kun Wang
Ellis Chan, Andrea Perra; Adam McCafferey
Olivia Lestideau, Andrea Krol (completed)
Marjorie Hitschfeld; Sara Plume,
Contributions to the Department, Faculty, and University
Service to the Department
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iii)
iv)
v)
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SSHRC Scholarship Committee (2006 – 2007)
Chair, Graduate Issues Committee (2006 – 2008)
Chair’s Advisory Council (2010 – present)
Program Coordinator, Psychological Studies in Education (2010 - 2011)
PSE Hiring Committee
Service to the Faculty
i) Director, Assessment Center, University of Alberta (2008 – present):
The duties of the Director of the Assessment Center are managed in consultation with
the other Directors of the Clinic (Director of Counseling Center, Director of Reading
Center), the Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology, the Clinical
Supervisors, the Senior Associate Clinicians, and Administrative Assistant Staff. Each
month, the Directors of the Clinic Centers meet to evaluate ongoing operations in the
clinic, deal with current issues, and discuss/plan for future endeavors.
ii)
Faculty Advisory Council (2008-2010)
iii)
Faculty Practice Review Committee (2010 – present)
iv)
Other contributions (2006 – present)
- Served on 3 selection committees for hiring new faculty
- Involvement in the re-accreditation process (Counseling Psychology Program)
Service to the Community
i)
Committee Member, The Canada Northwest FASD Research Network
ii)
Board Member, Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society
iii)
Consultant, National Hockey League
iv)
Consultant, Canadian Football League
v)
Consultant, Sports Medicine Council of Alberta
Service to the Profession of Psychology
i)
CPA Liaison to the International Congress on Psychology (2010 – present)
Curriculum & Course Developments
Courses Taught
EDPY 404
Adolescent Development for Teachers
EDPY 499
Developmental Psychology
EDPY 521
Principles of Psychological Assessment I
EDPY 523
Introduction to School Psychology
EDPY 525
Principles of Psychological Assessment II
EDPY 545
Individual Psychological Assessment
EDPY 597
Clinical Psychology: principles and practices
EDPY 641
Advanced Psychological Assessment
EDPY 642
Applied Neuropsychological Assessment
EDPY 650
School and Clinical Child Psychology Internship
EDPY 697
Advanced Practice of School Psychology
Courses Developed and taught for the first time
EDPY 521
Principles of Psychological Assessment I
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EDPY 525
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Principles Psychological Assessment II
Courses Modifications
EDPY 545
Individual Psychological Assessment
EDPY 642
Applied Neuropsychological Assessment
Professional Associations
Expert Witness with the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
Registered with College of Alberta Psychologists (#2296, June, 1996); Alberta
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
Member, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Member, Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS)
Member, International Congress of Psychology (ICP)
Board Member, Pentecostal Campus Ministries, University of Alberta
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