Timothy "Tim" Dasinger
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Advanced Biomedical Education
Email:
tdasinger@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 495-6088
Education
| Louisiana State University, PhD, Kinesiology | 2018 |
| Louisiana State University, MS, Kinesiology | 2014 |
| Louisiana State University, BS, Kinesiology | 2013 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Advanced Biomedical Education | 01/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Nathan Tullos, Jacey Eldridge, Audra Schaefer, Erin Norcross, Oheneba Boadum, Ken Thompson, Tim Dasinger, Brittany Ricker, Casey Boothe Renal anatomy review activity using 3D digital models and clinical cases Tullos N, Eldridge J, Schaefer A, Norcross E, Boadum O, Thompson K, et al. Renal anatomy review activity using 3D digital models and clinical cases. Anat Sci Educ. 2025; 00: 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.70151 | 2025 |
| Dasinger TM, Lu YF, Norcross E, Tullos NA, Yang G. Examining the effectiveness of a consistent leader on gross anatomy performance. HAPS Educator | 2025 |
| Simonton KL, Garn AC, Dasinger TM Comparative Analysis Between Physical Activity Affect and Discrete Emotions in College Students International Journal of Physical Activity and Health | 2023 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Exploring the Relationships Among Achievement Goal Theory, State Anxiety, and Intentions to be Physically Active International Journal of Sport, Exercise, and Health Research | 2022 |
| Dasinger TM, Gibson DJ Perceptions of Mental Health and Need Satisfaction/Frustration Among Rural University Students Journal of American College Health | 2022 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Critical Incident Technique to Investigate Anxiety in Physical Activity Settings Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL, Sawyers AJ Examining Minority Swimmers' Versus Non-Swimmers' Perceptions of Swimming Involvement International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education | 2020 |
| Garn AC, Simonton KL, Dasinger TD, Simonton A Predicting Changes in University Physical Education: Application of Control-Value Theory of Achievement Emotions Psychology of Sport and Exercise; 29: 93-102 | 2017 |
| Tullos NA, Boothe C, Dasinger TM Female Internal Pelvic Anatomy Collaborative Activity | |
Abstracts | |
| Dasinger TM AGT, Fear of Failure, and Anxiety in Collegiate Soccer Players Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 93(Supp 1) | 2022 |
| Williamson C, Dasinger TM Exploring College Students' Anxiety Sensitivity and Exercise-Related Self-Efficacy Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 93(Supp 1) | 2022 |
| Simonton KL, Dasinger TM, Garn AC Multi-trait Analyses of Physical Activity Emotions and Affect in College Students Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 92(Supp 1) | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL, Brown B Exploration of Learn to Swim Program for African American Adult Males Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 92(Supp 1) | 2021 |
| Dasinger TM, Randazzo K #PhysicalActivity: Examining Screen Time and Physical Activity Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 91(Supp 1) | 2020 |
| Dasinger TM, Brown LL Examining Youth Minorities' Swimming Involvement Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 91(Supp 1) | 2020 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Critical Incident Technique to Investigate Anxiety in Physical Activity Settings Among College Students Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 90(Supp 1) | 2019 |
| Dasinger TM, Solmon MA Using Achievement Goal Theory to Understand Anxiety in Physical Activity Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 89(Supp 1) | 2018 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Physical Activity Predicts Change in Fitness Among Summer Camp Participants Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 89(Supp 1) | 2017 |
| Simonton KL, Simonton AN, Dasinger TM, Garn AC Multidimensional Engagement During Physical Activity Classes: A Control-Value Theory Perspective Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 88(Supp 1) | 2016 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 86: A106 | 2015 |
| Dasinger TM, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 85(Supp1) | 2015 |
Thesis | |
| Dasinger TD, Baker BL Parental Pressure, Anxiety, and Performance Among Age Group Swimmers | 2014 |
Dissertation | |
| Dasinger TE, Solmon MA Examining Achievement Goal Theory to Explain Anxiety in Physical Activity | 2018 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Motivational Approaches, Outcomes, and Implications in Medical Education, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Tyler, Texas | 09/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Impact of Table Leadership and Prior Anatomical Experience on Medical Student Performance in Gross Anatomy, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring the Impact of Using 3D Digital Models and Clinical Cases During a Renal Anatomy Review Activity, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, A Donor`s Wish: A Case Report on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Gross Anatomy Laboratory, AAA Anatomy Connected, Portland, OR | 03/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Examining the effectiveness of table leaders on performance in gross anatomy, American Association of Anatomy, Toronto, ON, Canada | 03/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Examining the role of peer-instruction in gross anatomy lab, American Association for Anatomy, Toronto, ON, Canada | 03/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Paradigm of Constructivism, Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, AGT, fear of failure, and anxiety in collegiate soccer players, SHAPE America, New Orleans, LA | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring college students' anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, SHAPE America, New Orleans, LA | 04/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Challenge and Threat States, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploring relationships between anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Achievement Motivation and Anxiety, TAHPERD, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Multi-trait analyses of physical activity emotions and affect in college students, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploring relationships between anxiety sensitivity and exercise-related self-efficacy, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exploration of learn to swim program for African American adult males, SHAPE America, Virtual | 04/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Experiential learning through a progressive project in exercise psychology, Innovative Teaching and Learning Conference, Virtual | 03/2021 |
| Invited Symposia, Challenge and Threat States, Nashville Soccer Club, Virtual | 01/2021 |
| Invited Symposia, Why is physical activity important? Explore the psychosocial benefits of exercising, Discovery Park of America, Virtual | 09/2020 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, #Physicalactivity: Examining screen time and physical activity., SHAPE America, Virtual | 06/2020 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Examining youth minorities’ swimming involvement, SHAPE America, Virtual | 06/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A practical guide to motivation, TAHPERD, Murfreesboro, TN | 10/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using critical incident technique to investigate anxiety in physical activity settings among college students, SHAPE America, Tampa, FL | 04/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding and managing anxiety, TAHPERD, Murfreesboro, TN | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Using achievement goal theory to understand anxiety in physical activity, SHAPE America, Nashville, TN | 03/2018 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Physical activity predicts change in fitness among summer camp participants, SHAPE America, Boston, MA | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Multidimensional engagement during physical activity classes: A control-value theory perspective., SHAPE America, Minneapolis, MN | 03/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parental pressure, anxiety, and performance among age group swimmers., SHAPE America, Seattle, WA | 03/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Trailblazer of the Year, UMMC SOM | 2025 |
| Early Career Travel Award, American Association for Anatomy | 2024 |
| College of Education, Behavioral and Health Sciences Outstanding Scholarshiphip Award, University of Tennessee at Martin | 2022 |
| Outstanding Graduate Student, American Kinesiology Association | 2018 |
| Hardy Graham Distinguished Professorship, University of Tennessee at Martin | 2018 |
Professional Membership and Service
| International Association of Medical Science Educators, Member | 2025 - Present |
| American Association of Anatomy | 2023 - Present |
| American Psychological Association, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHAPE America | 2014 - 2022 |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Alternate | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-GRADUATE COUNCIL | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-CURRICULUM | 2024 - Present |
| DABE Faculty Development Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| DABE Research Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-GRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW, Member | 2023 - 2025 |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-CURRICULUM, Member | 2023 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 2, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-MEDICAL STUDENT PROMOTIONS, Member | 2023 - 2024 |
Community Service
| Belhaven Beautification Committee, Member | 08/2025 - Present |
Other Service
| AAMC Regional Meeting | 10/2023 - Present |
| AAMC Learn Serve Lead | 10/2023 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| SOM 623, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Neurological System and Human Behavior | Fall 2025-2026 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Human Gross Anatomy | Annual 2025-2026 |
| ANAT 722, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Methods in Educational Research | Fall 2025-2026 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2025-2026 |
| DENT 612, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Dental Neuroanatomy | Summer 2025-2026 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2025 - 2025 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Course, Research Rotations | Spring 2025 - 2025 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Research Rotations | Summer 2024-2025 - 2024 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Human Gross Anatomy | Annual 2024-2025 - 2025 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Introduction to the Medical Profession | Annual 2024-2025 - 2025 |
| DENT 612, Dentistry, Course, Course Director, Neuroanatomy | Summer 2024 - 2025 |
| ANAT 798, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Dissertation Hours | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 745, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Clinical Anatomy Research Project | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 744, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Health Sciences Curriculum Development | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 742, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Learning in the Health Sciences | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 730, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Teaching Practicum in Neurobiology | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 730, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Teaching Practicum in Gross Anatomy | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 722, Graduate, Lecture, Course Director, Methods in Educational Research | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 716, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Developmental Anatomy | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
| SOD 600A/B, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Gross Anatomy | Annual 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| ANAT 743, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | Spring 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| DENT 691-1, Dentistry, Lecture, Course Director, Review of Head and Neck Anatomy | Spring 2023-2024 - 2024 |
| DENT 600, Dentistry, Course, Facilitator, Human Gross Anatomy | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| ANAT 742, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Learning in the Health Sciences | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| ANAT 717, Graduate, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Research Techniques | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Lindsey Kate Turner-Killebrew | 2025 - Present |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Brian Tran | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: Jacey Eldridge | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Chair, Advised: Santosh Malwade | 2025 - Present |
| Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Advised: Mais Abdelhaq | 2024 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: LaDaryl Watkins | 2024 - Present |
| Dissertation Committee Chair, Advised: Michael Brown | 2024 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Nathan Thomas | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Reena Thara | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: David Thaggard | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advising, Advised: Molly Weisinger | 2023 - 2025 |
| Pre-Clinical Advisor, Advised: Emily Tomey | 2023 - 2025 |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Victoria Wang | |
| Preclerkship Advisor, Advised: Kristy Wang |