Faculty and Staff

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 Binghamton area for more than 20 years. MacDonald specializes in the treatment of patients with orthopedic diagnoses.

Education

• PhD, community research and action, Binghamton University (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’s 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