Laura Driscoll, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

Selected Presentations

• Driscoll, L.: Panel: Exploring Racism in Healthcare. Co-panelists: Cozier, Y. Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, School of Public Health, Boston University; Eldred, K. Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College at Boston University College of Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, December 2020
• Driscoll, L.: Panel: The Impact of Race and Racism on Health: A Call to Action.Co-panelists: Camara P. Jones, MD, MPH, PhD (Keynote speaker and panelist), former president of the American Public Health Association, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine; M. Alegria, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; K. Tabb, MD, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership: 7^th Annual Virtual Integration Forum, November 2020
• Driscoll, L., Riley, E.: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Physical Therapy: Implications for Clinical Education and Practice at New England Consortium of Clinical Educators Clinical Faculty Institute; Workshop: New England Consortium of Clinical Educators, November 2020
• Driscoll, L.: Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Education. Boston University College of Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. Workshop: Sargent College Clinical Education Department, October 2020

Selected Publications

• Driscoll, L. (2022) Incarceration as a Social Determinant of Health: The Role of Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy Journal of Policy, Administration, and Leadership. Accepted for publication (2021)
• Driscoll, L., Holmes, M.B., Murphy, E., & Starr, J.A. (2022). A Longitudinal Study of Empathy Among Students at Two DPT Programs. Journal of Allied Health. Volume 51, Number 1, Spring 2022, pp. 27E-32E(6)
• Holmes, M. B., Driscoll, L., Murphy, E., & Starr, J. A. (2019). A Cross-Sectional Study of Empathy Among Students at Two Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in Boston. Journal of allied health, 48(3), 181-187.
• Starr, J. A., Holmes, M. B., Riley, E., McDonnell, B., Driscoll, L., Camarinos, J., … & Harbaugh, A. G. (2019). A Quantitative Measurement of Physical Therapists’ Empathy and Exploration of the Relationship with Practice Setting and Work Engagement. Evaluation & the health professions, 0163278719864687.
• Driscoll, L., & Hutchinson, K. (2019). Nervous System. In J. Paz, & M. West (Eds.), Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists (5 ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.
• Driscoll, L., & Riley, E. (2018). Physical Therapy and the Aging Adult – An Independent Home Study Course for Individual Continuing Education: Assistive Devices, Adaptive Equipment, Orthotics, and Wheeled Mobility for the Older Adult. B. Billek-Sawhney (Ed.), American Physical Therapy Association.

Professional Activities

• ABPTS Specialization Academy of Context Experts (SACE) Council Member Geriatrics: Item Review Coordinator, 2022 – present
• ABPTS Specialization Academy of Context Experts (SACE) Council Member Geriatrics: Assistant Item Review Coordinator, 2021 – 2022
• Clinical Content Expert/Editor Geriatrics 2018 – 2020
• American Physical Therapy Association, 1999 – present

Licenses and Certifications

• Geriatric Certified Specialist, 2010-present
• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, 2003-present
• Physical Therapy License: State of Massachusetts, 2001-present
• American Red Cross-BLS CPR, 1995-present

Awards and Honors

• Faculty Award of Merit, Sargent College (2021)