Faculty

Includes all active Faculty as of August 1, 2014

Faculty Emeriti

Julie Atwood, MEd, CCC-SLP, Professor Emerita, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Mary Carey, PhD, RD, Professor Emerita, Dietetics

Pamela E. Hook, PhD, Professor Emerita, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bette Ann Harris, DPT, MS, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy and Interdisciplinary Studies

Marjorie K. Ionta, PT*, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy

Arlene Lowenstein, PhD, RN, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Theresa Michel, DPT, DSc, CCS, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy

Yvonne L. Munn, MS, RN, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Sylvia Drake Paige*, DNSc, RN, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Alexandra Paul-Simon, PhD, RN, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Ruth B. Purtilo, PhD, FAPTA, Professor Emerita, Interdisciplinary Studies

Phyllis R. Silverman, PhD, Professor Emerita, Interdisciplinary Studies

Jean E. Steel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Mary P. Watkins, DPT, MS, Associate Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy

Nancy T. Watts, PhD, PT, FAPTA*, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy

Barbara K. Willson, PhD, RNC, Professor Emerita, Nursing

Cynthia Zadai, DPT, MS, CCS, FAPTA, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy

* Deceased

Current Faculty

Denise Ambrosi, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Science & Disorders

BA, Hamilton College

MS, University of Texas at Dallas

Linda Andrist, PhD, RNC, WHNP-BC

Professor, Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, School of Nursing

BSN, University of Maryland

MS, Russell Sage College

NP, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

PhD, Brandeis University

Donna Applebaum, PT, DPT, MS

Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Quinnipiac College

MS, Lesley College

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP

Clinical Assistant Professor

BA, Tel-Aviv University

MS, University of Texas at Dallas

PhD, University of Texas at Dallas


Jane Baldwin, DPT, NCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Northeastern University

DPT, Simmons College


Guardia Banister, PhD, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, University of Wyoming

MSN, University of Texas

PhD, University of Texas


Maureen Banks, MS, MBA, RN, CNAA, CHE

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston College

MSN, University of Connecticut

MBA, Southern New Hampshire University


Margaret Beal, PhD, CNM

Clinical Professor of Nursing

BA, Oberlin College

BSN, Case Western Reserve University

MSN, Yale University

PhD, Union Institute & University


Janis P. Bellack, PhD, RN, FAAN

President, John Hilton Knowles Professor

BSN, University of Virginia

MN, University of Florida

PhD, University of Kentucky


Marianne Beninato, DPT, PhD, 

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Quinnipiac College

PhD, Medical College of Virginia

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Jean M. Bernhardt, PhD, RN/NP, MHA, NHA NEA-BC, FNP-BC

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Fitchburg State College

MSN, University of Virginia

MHSA, St. Joseph’s College

PhD, University of Massachusetts

Suellen Breakey, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, Biology, Salem State College

MSN, Critical Care specialty, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, Nursing, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College

Joann Brooks, DPT, MPH

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of Illinois

BS, Northwestern University Medical School

MPH, Boston University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Tracy Brudvig, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of California, Irvine

MS, Baylor University

PhD, The Pennsylvania State University

DPT, Temple University


Peter Cahn, PhD

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Interim Director and Professor of the Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation

AB, Harvard University

MPhil, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

PhD, University of California, Berkeley


Janet Callahan, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Physical Therapy, University of Vermont

MS, Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Susan Carpenter, MSN, RN, BA

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

MSN, University of Phoenix

BSN, University of Phoenix

Margery Chisholm, EdD, RN, CS, ABPP

Professor of Nursing

BS, St Louis University

MS, Boston University

CAGS, Boston University

EdD, Boston University


Joanna Christodoulou, EdD

Assistant Professor of Communication Science & Disorders

BS, Tufts University

MA, Tufts University

EdM, Harvard University

EdD, Harvard University 


Lisa Connor, PhD, MSOT

Chair, Professor of Occupational Therapy

BA, Johns Hopkins University

MA, Washington University

PhD, Washington University

MS, Washington University School of Medicine


Inge Corless, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston University

MA, University of Rhode Island

PhD, Brown University


Lynne Davis, PhD, CCC-AUD

Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Pennsylvania State University

MA, University of Iowa

PhD, Ohio State University


Paulette Di Angi, PhD, RN, CPHQ

Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Associate Professor of Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation

BSN, Villa Maria College

MA, University of Iowa

PhD, Case Western Reserve University


Josh Dion, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC, ACNP

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Angelique M. Dirkes, DPT, MS

Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy

BS, Physical Therapy, Haarlemse Academie voor Fysiotherapie, the Netherlands

MS, Physical Therapy, Neurology specialty, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Regina Doherty, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP

Director, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

BS, Springfield College

MS, Tufts University

OTD, Tufts University


Mary Evenson, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP

Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

OTD, Tufts University

MPH, University of California, Los Angeles

BS, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma


Susan Fasoli, ScD, OTR/L

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

AS, Quinsigamond Community College

BS, Worcester State College

MS, Boston University

ScD, Boston University


Melissa J. Feller, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Towson University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Caitlin Fitzgerald, PT, DPT

Associate Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy

BS, Health Science, Boston University

MS, Physical Therapy, Boston, University

DPT, AT Still University, Mesa, AZ


Lynn Foord, PhD, MEd, PT

Program Director for Prerequisites for the Health Professions, Clinical Associate Professor of Interprofessional Studies

BS, Middlebury College

MS, Physical Therapy, Duke University

MEd, Cambridge College

PhD, Walden University


Catherine Franklin, DNP, RN, FNP-C

Assistant Dean of the Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Fitchburg State College

MSN, Salem State College

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Amy Fuller, MSN, RN

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BSN, Salem State College

MSN, Salem State College


Gail Gall, PhD, APRN, BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Georgetown University

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, University of Massachusetts


Clara Gona, PhD, APRN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Johns Hopkins University

MSN, University of North Carolina

PhD, Boston College


Janice Goodman, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC

Associate Professor of Nursing

BSN, North Park Colleg

MSN, Hunter College

PhD, Boston College

Jordan Green, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Speech and Feeding Disorders Lab, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, California State University at Chico

MA, California State University at Chico

PhD, University of Washington - Seattle


Stephanie Jones Greenspan, PT, DPT, OCS, NCS
Coordinator, Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BSEd, University of Virginia

DPT, University of Southern California


William Brian Gormley, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

MD, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico


Patricia Grobecker, MS, BSN, RN-BC

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

ASN, Maria College

BSN, Northeastern University

MS, Clinical Nurse Leadership, University of New Hampshire


K. Douglas Gross, MPT, DPT, MSc, ScD, FAAOMPT

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of California - Berkeley

MPT, University of California - San Francisco

MSc, Boston University

ScD, Boston University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Anthony J. Guarino, PhD

Professor of Interprofessional Studies

BA, University of California - Berkeley

MS, University of Southern California

PhD, University of Southern California


Bonnie Halvorson-Bourgeois, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BFA, Theatre, University of Regina, Canada

MS, Textile Conservation, University of Alberta, Canada

MS, Speech-Language Pathology, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Susan L. Hamilton, PhD, RN, MScN, CHNCS

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston University

MScN, Boston University

PhD, University of Massachusetts


Charles Haynes, EdD, CCC-SLP

Clinical Supervisor, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Harvard University

MS, San Francisco State University

EdD, Harvard University


James Heaton, PhD

Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Luther College

MS, University of Maryland

PhD, University of Maryland


Rebecca Hill, DNP, MSN, FNP-C

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, University of Rhode Island

MSN, Duke University

DNP, Duke University

Robert E. Hillman, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Research Programs, Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Pennsylvania State University

MS, Pennsylvania State University

PhD, Purdue University


Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of SAiL Literacy Lab, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, University of Central Missouri

MS, University of Central Missouri

PhD, University of Kansas


J. Alexander Hoyt, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Denison University

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, Brandeis University


Eileen Hunsaker, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Brigham Young University

MS, University of Utah


Sally Iles, MBA, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Columbia University

MBA, Cornell University


Rebecca Inzana, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor

BA, Hamilton College

MS, Boston University


Jeanette Ives Erickson, DNP, RN, FAAN

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, University of New England

MS, Boston University

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Anne McCarthy Jacobson, DPT, MS, NCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Northeastern University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Charles E. Jeans, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Southern Connecticut State University

MS, Northeastern University


Alan M. Jette, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA
Professor, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

BS, State University of New York

MPH, University of Michigan

PhD, University of Michigan

Diane Jette, DSc, PT, FAPTA

Associate Chair of Physical Therapy, Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Simmons College

MS, Boston University

DSc, Boston University


Alex Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Kent State University

MA, Kent State University

PhD, Case Western Reserve University


Susan M. Jussaume, MS, APRN-BC, FNP-BC, AHN-BC

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BSN, University of Massachusetts Lowell

MS, University of Massachusetts Lowell


Colleen Kigin, DPT, MS, MPA, FAPTA

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of Colorado Boulder

MS, Boston University

MPA, Harvard University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Margaret Kjelgaard, PhD, CCC-SLP

Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, University of New Hampshire

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, Northeastern University


Mary Knab, PhD, DPT, MS

Special Projects Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville

MS, Texas Woman’s University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, Lesley University


Janet Kneiss, PhD, PT, MS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Nazareth College

MS, Nazareth College

PhD, University of Rochester


Sara Knox, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEA

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, The Ohio State University

MS, Shenandoah University

DPT, Shenandoah University


Elissa Ladd, PhD, APRN-BC, ANP/FNP

Associate Professor of Nursing

BSN, University of Pennsylvania

MSN, Rush University

PhD, University of Massachusetts - Boston


Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo, PhD, RN

Dean and Professor, School of Nursing

BScN, University of Windsor

MN, Dalhousie University

PhD, University of Rhode Island


Alan M. Leichtner, MD, MS-HPEd

Associate Director of Health Professions Education, Adjunct Professor of Interprofessional Studies

BA, Brandeis University

MD, Harvard Medical School

MS-HPEd, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Pamela K. Levangie, PT, DPT, DSc, FAPTA

Department Chair, Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Northeastern University

MS, Boston University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DSc, Boston University


Gregory Lof, PhD, CCC-SLP

Department Chair, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Minnesota State University Moorhead

MS, Minnesota State University Moorhead

PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison


Ruth Palan Lopez, PhD, GNP-BC
Associate Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston College

MSN, Boston University

PhD, Boston College


Jason Lucey, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, College of Holy Cross

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Patricia Lussier-Duynstee, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Nursing

BA, Merrimack College

BSN, University of Utah

MS, University of Massachusetts - Worcester

PhD, University of Massachusetts - Lowell/Boston


Kelly K. Macauley, DPT, GCS, CCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, Williams, College

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Angela MacDonald, BSN, DNP-PHNL, RN

Medical-Surgical Clinical Coordinator ABSN, Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BSN, University of Massachusetts – Boston

DNP, University of Massachusetts - Amherst


Bruce E. Magun, PhD

Professor of Nursing

BS, Tufts University

PhD, Tufts University


Diane Feeny Mahoney, PhD, ARNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN
Jacques Mohr Professor of Geriatric Nursing

BSN, Boston College

MSN, University of Massachusetts - Lowell

PhD, Brandeis University


Margaret Ann Mahoney, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston College

MSN, Salem State College

PhD, Boston College


Antonia Makosky, MSN, MPH, ANP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Rice University

MPH, Boston University

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Maureen J. Marre, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BSN, Northeastern University

MSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston


Lesley Maxwell, MS, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Education, Coordinator of the Speech, Language and Literacy Center, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, University of California - Santa Barbara

MS, Boston University


Talli McCormick, MSN, GNP, APRN, BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Carla J. Moschella, PA-C, MS, RDN

Director of Academic Education, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

BA, Purdue University

MS, Framingham State University

PhD, Boston College


Andrea Mosher, MSN, RN

Instructor of Nursing

BSN, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

MS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Keshire Naidoo, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of Cape Town, Western Cape

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DTP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Deborah Navedo, PhD, CPNP, CNE

Director of the Health Professions Education Program, Assistant Professor of Interprofessional Studies

BA, Miami University

BSN, Columbia University

MSN, Columbia University

PhD, Boston College


Abraham Ndiwane, EdD, RN, CHES

Associate Professor of Nursing

BA, Boston University

BSN, Boston University

MSN, Northeastern University

EdD, Boston University


Marjorie Nicholas, PhD, CCC-SLP

Associate Chair of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Associate Director of PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Brown University

MS, Boston University

PhD, Emerson College


Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, DHL (Hon.), MPH, RN, ANP-C, FAAN

Professor of Nursing

BSN, Fitchburg State College

MS, Boston University

MPH, Harvard University

DNSc, Boston University


Meredith Bosley O’Dea, MS, CCC-SLP

Coordinator of External Clinical Education, Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences Disorders, and Clinical Faculty Coordinator for the Interprofessional Dedicated Education Unit

BS, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kansas State University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Mimi O'Donnell, DNP, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Northeastern University

MS, Boston University

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Rita Olans, DNP, CPNP, SNP-BC

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Boston University

MSN, Simmons College

DNP, MGh Institute of Health Professions


Brant Oliver, PhD, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, Psychology, University of Massachusetts

MS Nursing, Family Practice and Adult Psychiatry/Mental Health specialties, MGH Institute of Health Professions

MPH, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

PhD, Clinical Evaluative and Healthcare Delivery Sciences, Dartmouth College


Suzanne Pennington, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Bucknell University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Andrew Phillips, RN, PhD

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Washington University

BS, Columbia University

Masters of Philosophy, Columbia University

PhD, Columbia University


Laura Plummer, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, University of Vermont

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Mimi Pomerleau, DNP, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Northeastern University

MSN, Boston College

Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education, Regis College

DNP, Regis College


Leslie Portney, DPT, PhD, FAPTA

Dean of School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, Queens College

Certificate of Physical Therapy, University of Pennsylvania

MS, Medical College of Virginia

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions

PhD, Boston University


Mertie L. Potter, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Clinical Professor of Nursing

BA, Simmons College

MS, University of Michigan

DNP, Case Western Reserve University


Eleanor A. Pusey-Reid, DNP, RN, MS, MEd, CCRN

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

MSN, Sierra University

MEd, Atlantic Union College

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Lisa Quinn, PhD, RN, OCN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BSN, Boston College

MS, University of Pennsylvania

PhD, University of Pennsylvania


Patricia Reidy, DNP, FNP-BC

Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing

BSN, Fitchburg State College

MS, University of Massachusetts - Lowell

DNP, University of Massachusetts – Amherst


Mary Riotte, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, Loyola College

MS, Southern Connecticut State University


Kristine Ruggiero, PNP-BC, MSN, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Fairfield University

MSN, Yale University


Michael Ruggiero, MHS, PA-C

Director of Clinical Education, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies

BS, Merrimack College

MHS, Quinnipiac University


Kathryn Sabo, MSN, RN, APRN-BC

Instructor of Nursing

BA, Lehigh University

MSN, Boston College


Richard Santeusanio, EdD

Director of the Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

AB, Suffolk University

MEd, Northeastern University

EdD, University of Massachusetts


Kim Schoessow, OTD, OTR/L

Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

BS, University of Miami

OTD, Washington University in St. Louis

David M. Selkowitz, PhD, PT, OCS, DAAPM

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, State University of New York at Buffalo

MS, Boston University

PhD, The Union Institute 


Howard Shane, PhD, CCC-SLP

Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

MA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

PhD, Syracuse University


Emily K. Sheff, MS, CMSRN, FNP-BC

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, Northeastern University

MS, Boston College

Katherine Simmonds, MS, MPH, WHNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, Cornell University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

MPH, Harvard University


Diane L. Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

BS, University of Illinois at the Medical Center

MS, Washington University in St. Louis

PhD, Saint Louis University


Sara L. Smoller, MS, APRN-BC, CCD

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BA, University of Vermont

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Linda Steiner, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, Rutgers University

BS, State University of New York

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Susan Stevens, DNP, MS, MEd, PMHNP-BC

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BS, Salem State College

MBA, Babson College

MEd, Boston College

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Michael Sullivan, DPT, MBA

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

BS, Boston University

MBA, Suffolk University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Sheila Swales, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BS, Bentley College

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Casey Fryer Sweeney, MSN, FNP

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, University of Colorado

BS, University of Massachusetts

MSN, Johns Hopkins University

MA, Brandeis University


Malinda Teague, MS, RN, CPNP-AC/PC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, Vanderbilt University

MS, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Nancy Terres, PhD, RN, BC
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing

BSN, University of North Dakota

MSN, Boston University

PhD, Tufts University

Edgar Torres, PT, DSc, MDT

Assistant Professor of PhysicalTherapy

BS, Rutgers State University

MS, US Army Baylor Program

DSc, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions


Carmela A. Townsend, DNP, MS/MBA, RN

Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BSN, University of Connecticut

MS, Northeastern University

MBA, Northeastern University


Elise Townsend, PT, PhD, DPT, PCS

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

BA, University of Virginia

MS, Emory University

PhD, University of Minnesota

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Carmen Vega-Barachowitz, MS, CCC-SLP

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

BS, Florida State University

MS, Florida State University

Lisa Walker, PA-C MPAS

Director, Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

BS, Des Moins University

MS, University of Nebraska 


Judith Webb, DNP, ANP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

BS, State University of New York Institute of Technology

MS, State University of New York Institute of Technology

DNP, MGH Institute of Health Professions

John Wong, PhD

Assistant Professor of Nursing

BA, New College of the University of South Florida

PhD, Rice University


Lisa Wood, PhD, BSN

Director, Fatigue-Related Symptom Lab, Professor, Amelia Peabody Professor in Nursing Research 

BS, University of Dundee

PhD, MRC Institute of Virology, University of Glasgow

BSN, Johns Hopkins University


Trisha Zeytoonjian, MSN, RN

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

BA, Lafayette College

MSN, MGH Institute of Health Professions


Lauryn Zipse, PhD, CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

AB, Dartmouth College

PhD, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology