Research/Areas of Interest
Her primary research interests include a commitment to improving patient outcomes, advancing innovation and inclusivity in DPT education, and systemic equity within physical therapy education and practice with a goal of contributing to systems-level change, advocating for students and faculty, and shaping a profession that is both evidence-informed and human-centered.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Virginia Tech, USA
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Duke University, USA
- PhD, Healthcare Administration and Education, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, United States, 2023
Biography
Dr. Bridget Eubanks is the Co-Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tufts University in Phoenix, AZ. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise with a minor in Spanish from Virginia Tech in 2010. Dr. Eubanks graduated with her DPT degree from Duke University in 2013 and completed a two-year faculty development residency through Duke University's DPT Program in 2019. She graduated with her PhD in Healthcare Administration and Education from William Carey University in 2023. Dr. Eubanks is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy with experience primarily in the acute rehabilitation setting with clinical expertise in the treatment of adult neurological diagnoses, specifically TBI. She has additional clinical experience in acute care and skilled nursing. Her primary research interests include best practices in clinical education curriculum, DPT student experiences, and gender equity in physical therapy. Dr. Eubanks serves as a Delegate for the state of North Carolina, as a member of the APTA NC Awards Committee, and as a member of the ACAPT Clinical Education Commission's Academic Program Approaches to Prepare Graduates for Inpatient Clinical Practice Work Group.