Kristin Curry Greenwood

  • PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FNAP
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Kristin Greenwood

Dr. Kristin Curry Greenwood PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FNAP, GCS Emeritus; is a physical therapist for over 25 years with experience in a variety of leadership roles in higher education and clinical practice.  Kristin leads and educates from a mission-driven, student-centered approach to academic excellence. She is forward thinking of the critical concerns faced by  educational stakeholders, including student diversity, equity, & inclusion, education cost, research advancement, importance of faculty, governance  and  higher education sustainability. She widely recognized as an academic leader and mentor to faculty and prides herself on promotion and sponsorship of faculty and students.

Dr. Greenwood’s scholarship focuses on preparing students for acute care interprofessional physical therapist practice, competency-based education, and simulation education. She has worked to advance entry-level acute care education through her work with the Academy of Acute Care Physical therapy, including leading the task force to develop the Core Competencies for Entry-level Practice in Acute Care Physical Therapy. 

Kristin has received several awards for her contributions to science and health science education, including the Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the American Physical Therapy Association, the Distinguished Educator Award, Academy of Education American Physical Therapy Association, and several awards from APTA Acute Care including the Acute Care Lecture Award and the James Dunleavey Acute Care Physical Therapy Distinguished Service Award. 

She is recognized for her interprofessional research and educational collaborations as a Distinguished Fellow of National Academies of Practice. Kristin is an American Board of Physical Therapist Specialists certified geriatric clinical specialist, received her simulation instructor training from the Harvard/MIT Center for Medical Simulation, her medical education research certificate from the Association of American Medical Education Colleges and has her Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Curriculum Leadership and Learning from Northeastern University.  

December 2016
Doctorate of Education Program (EdD)
Northeastern University: College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA Dissertation Title: Teaching with Simulation: The Experience of Physical Therapist Faculty

October 2010
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, transitional (DPT)
Northeastern University: College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA

June 1999
Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MS)
Northeastern University: Graduate School of Bouvé College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA

June 1998
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (PT)
Northeastern University: Bouvé College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA

Peer Reviewed Publications:
*denotes co-authored with graduate student
^Denotes interprofessional scholarship

  1. Rene Thomas, Lisa Borrero, Steve Wiley, Kristin Curry Greenwood. "Physical therapist faculty perceptions of barriers related to high fidelity simulation manikins: Is the juice worth the squeeze? A qualitative study". Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy in press.
  2. Dunnivan-Mitchell, Sharon; Maring, Joyce; Curry-Greenwood, Kristin. Exploring the Addition of Simulation-Based Learning Experiences to Prepare Student Physical Therapist Assistants for Inpatient Clinical Experience: A Case Report. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy 15(1):p 17-26, January 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000229
  3. Myla Quiben, Kristin Curry Greenwood, Sharon L Gorman, Jacque Bradford, Kelly Macauley, Amy Nordon-Craft, Jason Rucker, Nicki Silberman, Brad Stockert, Simulation-Based Education in Physical Therapist Education: Perspectives From the Strategic Initiative Panel on Simulation in Physical Therapist Education, Physical Therapy, Volume 102, Issue 12, December 2022, pzac135, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac135
  4. Brad Stockert, Nicki Silberman, Jason Rucker, Jacque Bradford, Sharon L Gorman, Kristin Curry Greenwood, Kelly Macauley, Amy Nordon-Craft, Myla Quiben, Simulation-Based Education in Physical Therapist Professional Education: A Scoping Review, Physical Therapy, Volume 102, Issue 12, December 2022, pzac133, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac133
  5. Brad Stockert, Kelly Macauley, Jacque Bradford, Sharon L Gorman, Kristin Curry Greenwood, Amy Nordon-Craft, Myla Quiben, Jason Rucker, Nicki Silberman, Simulation-Based Education in Physical Therapist Education: A Survey of Current Practice, Physical Therapy, Volume 102, Issue 12, December 2022, pzac134, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac134
  6. Greenwood, Kristin Curry PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FNAP. Adapt and Fear Less: Leadership in Acute Care Practice Research and Education: The 12th American Physical Therapy Association Acute Care Lecture. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy: October 2022 - Volume 13 - Issue 4 - p 166-173 doi: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000189
  7. ^Rosenfeldt A, Greenwood K, Lubbeck K, Iversen M. The Acute Care Confidence Survey: Examination of the psychometric properties and predictors of performance among students in a large inpatient hospital system. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2020;34(2):166-171. doi: 10.1097/JTE000000000000138
  8. ^Greenwood K, Zhiguang H, Kirwin K. Design and implementation of the Health Professions Simulation Assessment, a tool to assess students’ perceptions of simulation experiences. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2020;11(2):70-78. doi: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000123
  9. Donlan P, Greenwood K, Kiami S. A qualitative exploration of simulation as a tool for learning in physical therapist education. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2020;11(2):84-92. doi: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000122
  10. ^Greenwood K, Ewell S. Faculty development through simulation-based education in physical therapist education. Advances in Simulation. 2018;3(1) online, doi: 10.1186/s41077-017-0060-3.
  11. ^Markowski A, Greenwood K, Parker J, Corkery M, Dolce M. A novel interprofessional faculty approach for integrating oral health promotion competencies into physical therapist curriculum. Journal of Allied Health. 2018;47(1):19-24.
  12. ^Greenwood K, Stewart E, Hake M, et al. Defining entry-level practice in acute care physical therapist practice. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2017;8(1):3-10. doi: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000048

Received publication of the year award 2018

  1. ^Kirwin J, Greenwood K, Rico J, Romesh N, Divall M. Interprofessional curbside consults to develop team communication and improve student achievement of learning outcomes. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2017;81(1):1-13.
  2. Venkatesh KR*, Greenwood K, Bibi K, Lowe S. The functional status score for the intensive care unit (FSS-ICU) scale: Is it reliable in the intensive care unit? Can it be used to determine discharge placement? Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2016;7(3):93-100.
  3. Albany K*, Bibi K, Greenwood K. Walking speed differences following open heart surgery vary with discharge disposition. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2015;6(2):56-63.
  4. Hayward L, Greenwood K, Nippins M, Canali A. Student perceptions and understanding of client-therapist interactions within the acute inpatient environment: A qualitative study. Physical Therapy Journal. 2015; 95(2):235-48.
  5. ^Greenwood K, Nicoloro D, Iversen M. Reliability and validity of the acute care confidence survey: An objective measure to assess students’ self-confidence and predict student performance for inpatient clinical experiences. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2014;5(1):1-10.

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

  1. Greenwood K. Acute care members need a voice in clinical education. Critical Edge (Online Newsletter of the APTA Acute Care Section). October 2014.
  2. Greenwood K. A sharing of experience in preparation for the specialization (geriatric) in America. Physiotherapy News Bulletin HKPA. 2013:17(1):5-6.
  3. Greenwood K. Why do I need extra letters after my name? Advance Magazine. 2010. www.physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Student-and-New-Grad-Center/Student-Top- Story/tDPT.aspx

Books

  1. ^Paz J, West M, Panasci K, Greenwood K. The Acute Care Handbook (5th ed). St. Louis MO, Elsevier; 2020. Contribution: Associate editor. *sixth edition in progress role: editor

Book Chapters:

  1. Panasci K, Greenwood K. Medical surgical equipment in the acute care setting. Chapter 18 in: Paz J, West, M, Panasci K, Greenwood K (eds) The Acute Care Handbook (5th ed).St. Louis MO, Elsevier; 2020.
  2. Greenwood K, Powers, M. Acute care: Making your mind up assessment. In: Lewis C(ed) Geriatric Rehabilitation. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2017.

Published Abstracts (Excluding Abstracts Published Only at Conference Proceedings):

  1. Neisen H, Greenwood K. Success of an early mobility program with a patient s/p mechanical ventilation with severe axonal polyneuropathy in the intensive care unit: A case report. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2014;4(3)
  2. Greenwood K, Iversen M, Nicoloro D. The acute care confidence survey predicts students’ clinical performance: Phase 2 of the pilot study. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2013;4(3):115.
  3. Greenwood K, Greene K, Fletcher C, Huang S, Henry A, Lai R. Manual or mechanical: Which choice should we make for our patients who are bariatric? Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2012;3(3):254.
  4. Greenwood K, Iversen M, Nicoloro D. An objective measurement of student’s preparedness for acute care clinical experiences. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy.2012;3(3):258.

2022
Distinguished Scholar Fellow National Academy of Practice

2021
American Physical Therapy Associate -Acute Care Distinguished Lecture Award presented at Combined Sections Meeting 2022 Lecture title; Adapt and fearless: Leadership in acute care physical therapy, education, and practice.

2019
Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching, American Physical Therapy Association

2019
Distinguished Educator Award, Academy of Education, American Physical TherapyAssociation

2019
Gratitude Award an LGBTQA Award, Rainbow Graduation, Northeastern University

2019
Education Leadership Institute Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association

2018
Manuscript of the Year, Defining entry-level practice in acute care physical therapist practice. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy

2017
James Dunleavey Acute Care Physical Therapy Distinguished Service Award

2017
Bouvé Distinguished Educator Award, Bouvé College of Health Sciences Undergraduate

2017
Nominated, University Excellence in Teaching Award, Northeastern University

2017
Recognized as an appreciated faculty member at Northeastern University, Delta Zeta Sorority

2016
Nominated, Bouvé Distinguished Educator Award, Bouvé College of Health Sciences Undergraduate

2015
Nominated, Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, American Physical Therapy Association

2015
First place thoracic/cervical presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists; 2015; Louisville, KY

2015
Recognition, Health Policy Catalyst for work of social responsibility for poster presentation: Utilizing simulation to promote interprofessional education throughout a PT curriculum: A preliminary study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting; 2015; Indianapolis, IN

2014
Nominated, Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, American Physical Therapy Association

2014
Faculty Teaching and Innovation Award. Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation, Northeastern University

2016
Recognized as an appreciated faculty member at Northeastern University, Delta Zeta Sorority

2015
Recognized as an appreciated faculty member at Northeastern University, Delta Zeta Sorority

2014
Recognized as an appreciated faculty member at Northeastern University, Delta Zeta Sorority

2013
Recognition for an exceptional professor and/or faculty member at Northeastern University, Delta Zeta Sorority