Leiselle Pilgrim

Dr. Leiselle S. Pilgrim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine. She holds academic appointments in Seattle and Florida, focusing on physical therapy education and healthcare equity. Her formal credentials include a Doctorate of Education (EdD), Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Public Health (MPH), and a BSc from McGill University. She is certified in Lymphedema Therapy and holds a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.

Education history spans multiple institutions: EdD from University of St. Augustine (2022), DPT from Rutgers (2013), MPH from St. George's University (2007), and BSc from McGill (2005). Professional experience includes clinical practice, educational leadership, and diversity initiatives in healthcare.

Research focuses on JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) in healthcare education, burnout mitigation among physical therapists, and innovative teaching strategies. Recent publications analyze pandemic impacts on healthcare education and hybrid learning effectiveness in health professions. Her work bridges public health principles with clinical practice, emphasizing student well-being and competency development.

Teaching activities include core faculty roles in DPT programs and leadership in curriculum design. She collaborates nationally on educational outcomes research and serves as a credentialed clinical instructor. Professional certifications enhance her expertise in lymphedema management and inclusive education practices.