Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson, PT, PhD, is a Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University. She holds a BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College, an MS in Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation from Long Island University, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Washington. With over 18 years of clinical practice in acute care and patient rehabilitation, she has dedicated 20+ years to clinical education leadership.

Her expertise focuses on clinical education innovation, student mentoring, and rehabilitation science. As a faculty member for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP), she develops training materials and certifies clinical educators nationwide. Her work emphasizes bridging academic theory with real-world clinical practice.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the profile. Her advisory role centers on shaping clinical training programs rather than direct student supervision. She contributes to the APTA’s educational frameworks, fostering best practices in physical therapy education.