Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA, C.A.G.S., FNAP
Associate Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
she/her/hers
School
School of Physical Therapy
Department
School of Physical Therapy
Office Location
10 Lincoln, 207D
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5729
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone: 857.225.2847
About
Cheryl Babin PT, DHS, MHA, CAGS, FNAP is the Associate Director of Clinical Education/Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy. She began her education at Simmons University, and later completed her Doctor of Health Sciences at MCPHS. Cheryl has helped publish numerous peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and presentations focused on Clinical Education and Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice.
Cheryl has been a licensed PT for over 40 years and continues to participate in leadership roles, community service events, member activities for the APTA, and other school, state, and nationwide coalitions. She is recognized for her contribution to MCPHS and healthcare as a whole.
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS), MCPHS
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Health Professions Education, Simmons University
- Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MHA), Simmons University Physical Therapy (PT) Certificate, Simmons University
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Simmons University
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Education
- Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
- Clinical Education
- Education
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Massachusetts Chapter member
WebsiteGeriatrics section member, Education section member, Academic Faculty SIG member
Clinical Education Faculty SIG member, Health Policy and Admin section member
National Academies of Practice (NAP) – Professional member, Distinguished Fellow, NAP PT Communications Committee member
LinkAlpha Eta Society, MCPHS Chapter member, spring 2019
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS), MCPHS
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Health Professions Education, Simmons University
- Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MHA), Simmons University Physical Therapy (PT) Certificate, Simmons University
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Simmons University
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Education
- Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
- Clinical Education
- Education
Programs
Publications
- Babin, C. , Salem, Y. , Quiben, M. , & Davis, B. (2023). Interprofessional Education (IPE) Faculty Development – a Scoping Review. Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education, 5: 2, 1-26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61406/hipe.269
- Babin, C. , Cina S. , Geary, J. , Lachowski, S. , Morrill, A. (2023). Interprofessional Education (IPE) case study #8: Neurologic disorders: Pain and its management case study and answer guide. In “The Point,” textbook’s website with online instructor resources: Zeind CS, Carvalho MG, Cheng, J, Zaiken, K, LaPointe, T eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 12th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Babin C., Dettman, N, Gravel, T, Spooner, L.(2023). Interprofessional Education (IPE) case study #1: Infectious disease: Diabetic foot ulcer case study and answer guide. In “The Point,” textbook's website with online instructor resources: Zeind CS, Carvalho MG, Cheng, J, Zaiken, K, LaPointe, T eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 12th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Morrill A., Abel C., Babin C., Britt K., Lenehan K., Dunican K. (2023). Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): An Interprofessional Approach to Educating Future Pharmacists about this Public Health Challenge. Abstract published in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2023;87(8):100336. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100336
- Sullivan, K., Morrill, A., Britt, K., Babin, C., Abel, C., Lenehan, K., Dunican, K. Fostering cultural sensitivity amongst students of pharmacy through an interprofessional book club activity. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2022;14(3):1-7
- Kucharski-Howard J, Babin CJ, Inacio, C, Tsoumas, L., Student Perceptions about Developing Mentoring Skills: A Progressive Model. J Allied Health 2019; 48(2):108–113
- Cina S, Babin C, Geralds, E, Lachowski, S, Sullivan, K. Interprofessional Education (IPE) case study: Neurologic disorders: Pain and its management case study and answer guide. In “The Point,” textbook's website with online resources: Zeind CS, Carvalho MG, eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 11th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2018
- Babin C, Dettman, N, Gravel, T, Sullivan, K. Interprofessional Education (IPE) case study Infectious disease: Diabetic foot ulcer case study and answer guide. In “The Point,” text website with online resources: Zeind CS, Carvalho MG, eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 11th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2018
- Tsoumas LJ, Kucharski-Howard J, Babin C. A progressive model for developing mentoring skills in physical therapy education. In Dominguez N & Gandert Y, eds. 7th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: Mentoring and Coaching at Work, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; 2014.
Awards and Honors
- MCPHS 2023-24 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award – Assessment Category & Scholarship of Integration Category
- December 2022, Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP), Physical Therapy Academy
- ACAPT Education Research Committee and Scholarship of Education Special Interest Group, Excellence in Academic Physical Therapy Research Recognition Award, Oct 2022
- MCPHS School of Physical Therapy Class of 2022 Faculty Recognition Award, May 2022
- Member, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2014
- MCPHS University 2020 -2021 Career Services Champion Award Certificate, May 2021 MCPHS University 2020 - One – Year Service Award, May 2020
- MCPHS University 2019 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award-Teaching Category, April 2019.
- Alpha Eta Society, School of Physical Therapy Faculty member - MCPHS Chapter, Spring 2019 Who’s Who in Health Sciences Education, Academic Keys, 2018 - present
- MCPHS University 2017 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award-Teaching Category, April 2017. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, MCPHS University Chapter, 2014 - present
- President’s Award, Life Care Centers of America (LCCA), 2009.
Community Service
- Co-Chair/Organizer for APTA of MA Northern Metro District, Huntington’s Disease Walk 2023-24
- Volunteer for Annual Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge Fundraiser, Family YMCA, Peabody, MA 2016-18
- Session Organizer, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Summer Camp Recruitment Session 2017
- Volunteer for Progeria Race for Research, Peabody, MA 2010-2012
More Affiliations
- National Interprofessional Education Consortium (NIPEC) of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
- NIPEC Director-At-Large
- Simulation in PT Education Consortium (SIPTEC) of American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of MA, 1981 - present Northern Metro District Assembly Representative
- New England Consortium of Clinical Educators (NECACCE/NECCE) Education Committee member
- Clinical Faculty Institute Subcommittee Education Subcommittee
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, MCPHS University Chapter
- The Alpha Eta Society, MCPHS University Chapter
- MA Falls Prevention Coalition, member
- American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC), member