Cheryl Babin

Cheryl Babin serves as Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education in the School of Physical Therapy at MCPHS University, leveraging over 40 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist. She actively contributes to national healthcare education through leadership roles in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and multiple interprofessional consortia.

Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Health Sciences from MCPHS University and multiple Simmons University degrees: Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Health Professions Education, Master of Science in Health Care Administration, Physical Therapy Certificate, and Bachelor of Science.

Dr. Babin's research centers on Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Clinical Education, with significant contributions to curriculum development through case studies and faculty training programs. Her work bridges physical therapy with pharmacy, nursing, and other health professions to enhance collaborative practice.

Recent publications (2022-2023) reveal a concentrated focus on interprofessional case-based learning across neurologic disorders, infectious disease management, and opioid use disorder, demonstrating consistent innovation in health professions education methodology.

Her accolades include the MCPHS 2023-24 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award in dual categories, Distinguished Fellow status with the National Academies of Practice (2022), and multiple Faculty Scholarship Showcase Awards recognizing teaching excellence and educational integration.

Dr. Babin serves on the National Interprofessional Education Consortium (NIPEC) as Director-At-Large, the Simulation in PT Education Consortium (SIPTEC), and multiple APTA committees. Her community engagement spans the Huntington's Disease Walk organization and Progeria Race for Research volunteering.