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Sam Smith is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of the Scientific Foundations Division in the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University. A Kansas-licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over seven years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic and home health care settings.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Management (2009)
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science (2013)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (2019)
All degrees were earned from Wichita State University.
Dr. Smith demonstrates exceptional expertise in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Neuroscience, emphasizing integrated didactic and hands-on clinical pedagogy. His research spans Orthopedics and Home Health Care with specialized focus on simulation-based anatomical training methodologies. As Director of the Scientific Foundations Division, he oversees the Human Simulation and Human Cadaver laboratories which provide immersive, state-of-the-art educational experiences for health professions students. His leadership directly shapes laboratory curricula and student training protocols across the College of Health Professions.
While the source text does not specify individual advisees or research grants, Dr. Smith's role involves extensive mentorship of students through laboratory instruction and clinical neuroscience coursework. His operational oversight of cadaver and simulation facilities represents significant institutional responsibility within the health professions education framework.
