Evan Pucillo

Dr. Evan Pucillo is an Assistant Professor in the PT Programs Campus at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in St. Augustine, Florida. He is affiliated with the College of Rehabilitative Sciences and specializes in anatomy, healthcare education, neurological disorders, and rehabilitation. Before joining USAHS in 2017, he served as a research associate and outpatient therapist at the University of Utah’s Department of Neurology, focusing on neuromuscular conditions like myotonic dystrophy. His military background includes service in the U.S. Navy, followed by earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Education from Liberty University.

His research priorities emphasize factors influencing academic success in physical therapy education, with recent studies on learning strategies, hybrid-online pedagogy, and pandemic impacts. Earlier work centered on neurological rehabilitation, including mobility assessments and clinical trials for neuromuscular disorders. He also contributed to global health research, advocating for multidisciplinary care and disability inclusion in underserved regions like rural Nicaragua.

Dr. Pucillo teaches clinical neuroscience and evidence-based practice. He actively engages with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), contributing to its Education, Research, and Health Policy sections. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, but his publications reflect a focus on improving educational outcomes and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare training.