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, is the Associate Director of Clinical Education/Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy. She earned her Certificate in Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Health Care Administration, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studiesin Health Professions Education from Simmons University. Cheryl earned her Doctor of Health Science degree from MCPHS. She’s presented at national and international conferences, and has published journal articles and book chapters on IPE and clinical education.
In addition, Cheryl has been a licensed PT for 40+ years, is an active APTA national/state level member, and serves many committees in leadership roles. She serves as a co-chair for the W/M IPE Working Group, and as a member of MCPHS’s Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (CIPE).
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS), MCPHS
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS), 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
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS), MCPHS
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS), 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
- 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 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.
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