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Patricia Bridges PT,EdD, MMSc

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Associate Professor, Emeritus
  • (404) 712-4132
  • pbridge@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta

Education

Degrees

  • EdD from University of Georgia, Athens
  • MMSc from Emory University, Atlanta
  • BS from University of Florida, Gainesville
  • AA from Stephens College, Columbia

Research

Focus

  • My research focuses on the development of clinical instructors through the American Physical Therapy Associations Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Specifically, my research focuses on codifying characteristics of the expert and novice clinical instructor and the effects of the Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program on their development as clinical instructors.

Publications

  • Development of Domains of Competence and Core Entrance-to-Practice Competencies for Physical Therapy: A National Consensus Approach.
    J Phys Ther Educ
    06/03/2025 Authors: Knox S; Bridges P; Chesbro S; Gleeson PB; Norris T; Rowe RH; Fitzpatrick J
  • Exploring the experiences of novice clinical instructors in physical therapy clinical education: a phenomenological study.
    Physiotherapy Volume: 100 Page(s): 349 - 355
    12/01/2014 Authors: Greenfield BH; Bridges PH; Phillips TA; Drill AN; Gaydosik CD; Krishnan A; Yandziak HJ
  • Development of an instrument to measure the use of behaviors taught in the American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program (APTA CIECP): a pilot study.
    Work Volume: 44 Page(s): 283 - 295
    01/01/2013 Authors: Bridges PH; Carter V; Rehm S; Tintl SB; Halperin R; Kniesly E; Pelino S
  • Competencies for 2020: Revalidation of the Curricular Competencies of the Emory University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
    Universal Journal of Educational Research Volume: 1 Page(s): 228 - 239
    01/01/2013 Authors: Bridges PH; Carter VM; Phillips TA; Chong H; Conwell R; Hensley B; Kimbrell A; Sigle M
  • The propensity to adopt evidence-based practice among physical therapists.
    BMC Health Serv Res Volume: 7 Page(s): 103
    07/05/2007 Authors: Bridges PH; Bierema LL; Valentine T
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