Research/Areas of Interest

Education
Public Health and Physical Therapy
JEDI in Physical Therapy
Simulation

Education

  • EdD, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, United States, 2022
  • DPT, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, United States, 2013
  • MPH, St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada, 2007
  • BSc, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 2005

Biography

Dr. Leiselle S. Pilgrim serves as a core faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor at Tufts DPT Seattle. She completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Medicine & Dentistry & Rutgers Camden, and her Master of Public Health at St. George's University. In addition to her formal education, Dr. Pilgrim is a certified Lymphedema Therapist and holds a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. Her professional journey includes roles in clinical practice, education, and leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives.