Meghan Hernandez

Meghan Hernandez, PT, DPT, EdD, PCS, serves as an Assistant Professor and Pediatric Residency Director at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a core faculty member in the Physical Therapy program specializing in pediatric rehabilitation and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity (Professional Learning & Technology concentration) from University of Colorado Denver (2020–present)
• Post-Doctoral Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2013)
• Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program and Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2012–2011)
• Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science from Colorado State University (2006)

Dr. Hernandez's research integrates pediatric physical therapy with educational leadership, focusing on evidence-based interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work emphasizes technological innovation in clinical education and addresses health disparities through inclusive practices. She actively develops curricula that bridge theoretical knowledge with hands-on pediatric clinical experience.

Her distinguished contributions have earned these recognitions:

• CU Anschutz Alumni Hero (2024)
• Physical Therapy Learning Institute Education Influencer Award (2023)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Scholarship to Pediatric Education Summit III (2023)
• Carol Gildenberg Dichter Memorial Fund Scholarship (2014)
• Pauline Cerasoli Academic and Clinical Excellence Award (2011)
• UCAN Serve Americorps Program Scholarship (2009–2011)
• Honors Scholar, Colorado State University

As Pediatric Residency Director, Dr. Hernandez mentors physical therapy residents in specialized pediatric care while leading curriculum development for the residency program. Her leadership extends to national conferences where she presents on educational innovations, and she actively secures funding for diversity initiatives in physical therapy education.

Dr. Hernandez contributes to the TIGRR (Therapeutic Interventions for Growth, Rehabilitation, and Research) lab, which pioneers translational research in pediatric rehabilitation methodologies and outcome measurement.