Sarah Ross serves as an associate professor and teaches geriatrics, acute care, and foundational skills. Her clinical practice spanned a variety of settings and patient populations, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the program. Her research interests include simulation-based learning in physical therapy education and the impact of service learning on graduate students in health professions. One of Ross' passions is her involvement in missions, which she integrates into her work at Samford. She leads a group of health profession graduate students and faculty on annual trips to work with underserved and special-needs populations in Ecuador.

Degrees and Certifications

• PhD, Education-Curriculum and Instruction, Mercer University 
• DPT, College of St. Scholastica
• MPT, Marquette University
• BS, human biology, Marquette University
• Geriatric Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 
• Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Expertise

• Geriatrics 
• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation practice
• Simulation-based learning 

Involvement

• Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
• American Physical Therapy Association, member of Geriatric, Education and Neurology sections
• American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, task force member