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Laura Smith

Associate Professor

Flint Physical Therapy

  • Associate Professor
    Flint Physical Therapy
  • Director
    MM Center for Interprofessional
  • Associate Director of Academic Programs
    Flint 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 Professor
    Flint Physical Therapy
  • Director
    MM Center for Interprofessional
  • Associate Director of Academic Programs
    Flint Physical Therapy

DEGREES

  • B.A. Biology
    Trinity 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

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