Kimberly Tyler

Kimberly Tyler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine, serving as Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Her roles include academic leadership in clinical education and teaching in neuromuscular practice, clinical neuroscience, and pharmacology. She holds dual affiliations with the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and previously Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts.

Education: BSc from Texas A&M University (1999), MPT from University of Texas Southwestern (2002), and DPT from A.T. Still University (2019). She is a board-certified neurological specialist with certifications in Hybrid Learning and Clinical Instruction.

Research focuses on clinical education methodologies, professional development in healthcare, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Her professional activities include leadership roles with the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky and active membership in professional organizations like Texas/Kentucky Physical Therapy Associations. She has presented nationally on topics such as neurorehabilitation strategies, clinical reasoning, and interprofessional education.

Teaching responsibilities span core courses including Physical Therapy Practice series, Clinical Neuroscience, and Pharmacology modules. Her outreach includes community service addressing spina bifida and spinal cord injury management.