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Associate Professor
Flint Physical Therapy
- Associate ProfessorFlint Physical Therapy
- DirectorMM Center for Interprofessional
- Associate Director of Academic ProgramsFlint Physical Therapy
BIO
Dr. Laura Smith is an Associate Professor with tenure and the Associate Director for Post Professional Clinical Professional Development in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint. She teaches in the entry-level, transitional, and Ph.D. programs and serves on the Physical Therapy Department Management Team. Dr. Smith is an ABPTS Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her interprofessional work focuses on educational innovation and authentic experiential learning with the goal of advancing the physical therapy profession, health, and health outcomes. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Interprofessional Research Lab (IRL) and is an established scholar with numerous presentations to local, national, and international audiences on the topics of interprofessional education, collaborative practice, and female breast injury. She is also an active member of APTA-MI and values the opportunity to work with diverse teams.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN APPOINTMENTS
- Associate ProfessorFlint Physical Therapy
- DirectorMM Center for Interprofessional
- Associate Director of Academic ProgramsFlint Physical Therapy
DEGREES
- B.A. BiologyTrinity Christian College, Palos Heights, United States
- D.P.T.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Flint, United States
- Ph.D.Walden University, United States