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Clinical Professor & Director of Clinical Education

Office Location

Physical Therapy
Ctr for Healthcare Education N189
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Professional Interests

  • Acute Care Physical Therapy – Management of Medically Complex Patients
  • Professional Roles in Emergency Preparedness
  • Problem–based Learning
  • Clinical Education

Degrees and Certifications

  • DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
  • Advanced MS, Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
  • BS, Physical Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Specialty or Specialist Certification/Training

  • Management of Medically Complex Patients
  • Cultural Competence

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Management of Medically Complex Patients (Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders, Diabetes, Wounds, Burns, and Renal Disease)
  • Cultural Competence
  • Physical Therapy roles in Emergency Preparedness and Community Disaster Planning
  • Clinical Education

Research Interests and Grants

  • Perceptions of Roles of Physical Therapists in Community Disaster Planning and Response
  • Impact of Communication Apprehension on Clinician Career Choices and Clinical Practice
  • Affective Behaviors and Interpersonal Skills in Physical Therapy Students
  • Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
  • Health Disparities and Cultural Competence
  • Impact of Problem Based Learning Curricula
  • Acute Care Practice Patterns
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