Jodie Rush Smith

Jodie Rush Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Health Professions. Her work focuses on clinical trials and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on tobacco use and substance use disorder interventions. She holds credentials including PT, DPT, COMT, and OCS, indicating expertise in physical therapy and clinical practice.

While her primary academic role is in rehabilitation sciences, her research interests intersect with public health initiatives addressing tobacco regulation and smoking cessation. She contributes to studies evaluating harm reduction strategies for smokers and exploring innovative approaches to treatment retention in opioid use disorder (OUD). These efforts align with evidence-based methodologies for policy simulation and FDA-regulated tobacco product studies.

No specific academic awards or grants are listed in the provided text, though her involvement in clinical trials suggests active engagement in translational research. She can be contacted via rushjm@musc.edu.