Whitney Osborn

Whitney Osborn is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Springfield College's Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Health Sciences. She transitioned to full-time faculty in 2022 after years of service as adjunct faculty. Her clinical expertise focuses on older adults across various healthcare settings.

Dr. Osborn holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (2003) and a Bachelor of Science (2001), both from Simmons College, Boston, MA. Her educational background includes a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Health Professions Education.

• Education:
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Simmons College, 2003
• Bachelor of Science, Simmons College, 2001
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Health Professions Education

Her research interests emphasize pedagogical strategies, including inclusive teaching, student learning assessment, clinical readiness, and interprofessional collaboration. She teaches courses such as Professional Practice Issues II and Practice Management in PT I.

Osborn is affiliated with the American Physical Therapy Association (MA Chapter, Section on Education), Human Anatomy & Physiology Society, and American Association of Clinical Anatomists.