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Gauri MacDonald, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinical Assistant Professor

Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background

Gauri MacDonald joined Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021 as assistant clinical professor in the Division of Physical Therapy. She comes from a clinical position as a physical therapist, and has primarily worked in the 91社区 area for more than 20 years. MacDonald specializes in the treatment of patients with orthopedic diagnoses.

Education

  • PhD, community research and action, 91社区 (expected fall 2023)
  • DPT, MGH Institute of Public Health
  • MS, physical therapy, Ithaca College
  • BS, clinical science, Ithaca College

Research Interests

  • Social determinants of health and physical therapy outcomes
  • Physical therapy鈥檚 role in public health
  • Psychosocial aspects of physical therapy

Clinical Interests

  • Physical therapy for patients with orthopedic conditions, especially those from marginalized communities

Teaching Interests

  • Population health and health disparities
  • Psychosocial aspects of physical therapy
  • Orthopedic and musculoskeletal physical therapy

More Info

  • Board certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist by the ABPTS