Crystal A. Gateley

Crystal A. Gateley is an Associate Department Chair and Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri's College of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy. She directs the Entry-Level OTD Program and serves as a mentor to students through courses like Professional Seminar I/II and Capstone III Mentor.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri
• Master in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Missouri
• Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri

Research Focus:

Gateley specializes in health professions faculty development, exploring pathways for clinicians transitioning to academia. She pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence into occupational therapy (OT) education and practice, and designs strategies to improve first-time success rates on national board exams. Her work bridges clinical expertise with academic innovation.

Publication Trends:

Gateley's publications center on clinical documentation standards in OT, with her textbook 'Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy' reaching its fifth edition (2023). She also authored 'Clinical Practice to Academia' (2020), a guide for emerging health professions faculty. These works emphasize curriculum development, educational policy, and medical writing.

Committee Leadership:

She chairs the MU OT Curriculum Committee and serves on the AOTA Commission on Continuing Competence, MU OT Policy Committee, and CHS Awards Committee, shaping academic governance and professional standards.