Patricia A. Reidy

Dr. Patricia A. Reidy is a full-time Professor of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she joined the faculty in 2004 and holds the Amelia Peabody Professorship. Her work focuses on interprofessional education, collaborative practice, workforce development, and equity in nursing education.

Education:

• RN, Fall River Diploma School of Nursing
• BSN, Fitchburg State College
• MS, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• DNP, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Her research emphasizes interprofessional education, team-based care, and equity in nursing training, supported by $7.2 million in HRSA grants and a 2023 $5.8 million Department of Labor grant. She has authored publications on topics like telepractice training, vaccine hesitancy, and interprofessional clinics in correctional settings.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Research Mentoring Award (2023)
• Award for Excellence in Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice (2022)
• Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014)

Dr. Reidy has secured significant grant funding and serves as a mentor for research and professional development. She has also led initiatives in academic-clinical partnerships and simulation-based education.