Anne W. Thompson

Anne W. Thompson is an Adjunct Associate Professor and Term Lecturer in the Master of Health Professions Education (MS-HPEd) and PhD in Health Professions Education Programs at the School of Healthcare Leadership, MGH Institute of Health Professions. She holds leadership experience in clinical and academic roles, including serving as Chair of the Rehabilitation Sciences Department, Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (2010–2012) at Armstrong State University (now Georgia Southern University). She retired as Chair and Associate Professor Emerita from Georgia Southern University/Armstrong Campus.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, College of William and Mary
• Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Duke University
• Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration, Georgia Southern University

Her research focuses on interprofessional collaboration, student success strategies, leadership in healthcare education, regulatory frameworks for licensing, and organizational assessment. She has contributed to accreditation processes, including chairing SACSCOC reaffirmation at her former institution.

Awards and Recognition:

• Outstanding Service Award (2021) from Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
• Lucy Blair Service Award (2020) from American Physical Therapy Association

Thompson actively participates in professional service: serving on Georgia’s State Board of Physical Therapy, chairing the Continuing Competence Committee of the Federation of State Boards, and leading research initiatives for the Georgia Foundation for Physical Therapy. Her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice and academic standards through evidence-based approaches.