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Maggie Schumacher is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She co-directs the PT clinical education program in the Dominican Republic through the Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC), emphasizing global health and cross-cultural clinical training. Her research focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, international clinical education models, and evidence-based practice in resource-limited settings.
Dr. Schumacher holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. Her work integrates service-learning with veterans with disabilities and evaluates the impact of global health experiences on student development. She has co-led research funded by the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, examining physical therapy student immersion programs with injured military veterans through adaptive sports.
- Key Roles: Coordinator of Physical Therapy for ILAC, Director of International Clinical Programs
- Key Areas: Geriatric fall prevention, global health education, cross-cultural clinical training
Her presentations span topics from fall risk mitigation in elderly populations to interprofessional education outcomes. Dr. Schumacher's international collaborations include 20 years of clinical program development in the Dominican Republic and research in China, emphasizing culturally competent healthcare delivery.
