David Anekwe

Dr. David Anekwe is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Academic Site Lead for the Master of Physical Therapy North (MPT-N) program at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), located in Prince George. He holds an Affiliate Lecturer position in the Northern Medical Program and oversees academic operations for the MPT-N program. His clinical background includes roles as Clinical Head at Federal Medical Centre, Nigeria, and teaching at McGill University’s MPT Program.

Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University), MPT-N Academic Site Lead, postdoctoral training at Concordia University. Research shifted from respiratory physiology and critical care rehabilitation to distributed health professions education and student learning outcomes.

Key responsibilities include managing MPT-N academic operations, coordinating Cardiorespiratory content, and training Clinical Skill Assistants. His recent publications focus on ICU mobilization strategies, rural health disparities, and critical care educational tools. Collaborations include contributions to Canadian cardiovascular rehabilitation guidelines and development of learning needs assessment tools for physiotherapists.