Whitney Osborn
Whitney Osborn
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Simmons College, Boston, MA, 2003
- Bachelor of Science, Simmons College, Boston, MA, 2001
Whitney Osborn, PT, DPT, taught in the physical therapy program as adjunct faculty for many years before joining the department full time in 2022. Her clinical experience has been primarily with older adults in various settings. She enjoys teaching foundational and clinical courses. She is committed to the ongoing study of teaching practice and the facilitation of student learning.
Research Interests
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Assessment of student learning
- Preparedness for clinical education
- Affective domain of learning
- Interprofessional education
Courses Taught
- PHTH 480 - Physical Therapy and Healthcare Research Skills
- PHTH 628 - Professional Practice Issues II
- PHTH 694 - Practice Management in PT I
Certifications and Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association, MA Chapter, Section on Education
- Human Anatomy & Physiology Society
- American Association of Clinical Anatomists
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Health Professions Education
