Cecilia Wu, DPT, NCS, MPH
Assistant Professor
she/her
School
School of Physical Therapy
Department
School of Physical Therapy
Office Location
10 Lincoln 207I
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5710
About
Dr. Wu has developed expertise in treating both neurologic and orthopedic conditions with clinical experience spanning outpatient rehabilitation and home care.
During her seven years at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), she served as an active interdisciplinary team member at the MGH Huntington's Clinic and as adjunct faculty for MGH's Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency. Driven by a passion for healthcare improvement, Cecilia pursued a Master of Public Health at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, focusing on implementation science and course design.
Her academic training translated directly to practice when she developed and implemented vestibular training for home health clinicians—a program she later expanded to train multiple cohorts at MGBHC that continues today.
Education
- BSc, University of Virginia
- DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions
- MPH, The Dartmouth Institute
Research Interests
- Implementation of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Home Care
- Translational Health Sciences
Programs
Education
- BSc, University of Virginia
- DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions
- MPH, The Dartmouth Institute
Research Interests
- Implementation of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Home Care
- Translational Health Sciences
Programs
Publications
- Keeney T, Wu C, Savini A, Stone S, Travis A, Vranceanu A, Steinhauser K, Greer J, Pastva A, Ritchie C. Using Multiphase Optimization Strategy and Human-Centered Design to Create and Integrated Model of Palliative Care Skills in Home-Based Physical Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2024;27(4):526-531. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0476
- Dillard L, Wu C, Saunders J, McMahon C. A Scoping Review of Global Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Overuse: A Potential Opportunity for Primary Ototoxicity Prevention. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.10.004