Emily Frank Flack

Dr. Emily Frank Flack is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, part of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. She joined the institution in 2017 and serves as a certified healthcare simulation educator, clinician, and mentor. Her clinical expertise spans adult physical disability rehabilitation, critical care, and neurological rehabilitation.

Education:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), University of Illinois at Chicago
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Education and Promotion, Walden University
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research Interests and Specialties:

Her research focuses on caregiver training, health education and promotion, somatic breathwork, and simulation in healthcare. She is particularly interested in workplace health promotion and neurological rehabilitation. Her specialties include adult rehabilitation, higher education leadership, and population health.

Academic Leadership and Contributions:

Dr. Flack has held various academic leadership roles, emphasizing curriculum design, interprofessional education, and faculty development. Her work integrates healthcare simulation and innovative educational strategies to enhance both clinical practices and student outcomes. She actively mentors students and advocates for advancing educational methodologies in healthcare.

Labs and Teams:

While specific lab or team affiliations are not detailed in the provided text, her contributions to healthcare simulation and interprofessional education initiatives reflect collaborative work within her academic and clinical communities.