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Meredith L. Baker-Rush, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP, CHSE, FNAP, is a Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science holding dual appointments in the College of Health Professions and Chicago Medical School. She serves as Program Director for the Interprofessional Health Studies Doctoral Program and leads interprofessional research initiatives at the Baldwin Institute of Interprofessional Education and Practice, with clinical expertise spanning medical speech pathology across all healthcare settings.
Educational background:
- Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Language Pathology)
- Doctoral degree in Psychology with focus on Health Psychology
Her research program investigates healthcare simulation methodologies, interprofessional team dynamics, neurological rehabilitation, health psychology applications, and critical care management for complex patient populations. She is recognized for pioneering work on interprofessional team building impacts on both patient outcomes and healthcare provider well-being, bridging clinical practice with academic research to advance collaborative care models across medical disciplines.
Professional recognition:
- Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice
As Program Director for the IPHS Doctoral Program, Dr. Baker-Rush oversees curriculum development and doctoral candidate mentorship while maintaining active scholarly engagement through editorial board service for the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice and peer review activities for ASHA, JSBHS, and TLCSD journals. Her leadership extends to interprofessional simulation research with implications for clinical training and patient safety improvement initiatives.
