Gauri MacDonald, PT, DPT, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Gauri MacDonald joined 91社区's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021 as a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy.
She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, primarily serving the 91社区 area. Her professional background spans various practice settings, with a primary focus on outpatient orthopedics, where she treated a broad spectrum of general orthopedic conditions.
Since joining the Division of Physical Therapy, MacDonald earned a PhD in community research and action from 91社区. Her research interests include healthcare systems and disparities, holistic admissions and student success, and leadership.
Education
- PhD, community research and action, 91社区
- DPT, physical therapy, MGH Institute of Public Health
- MS, physical therapy, Ithaca College
- BS, clinical science, Ithaca College
Research Interests
- Healthcare systems
- Health disparities
- Admissions and student success
- Leadership
Teaching Interests
- Healthcare systems
- Clinical management
- At-risk and rural populations
- Psychosocial aspects of physical therapy