Lesley
Smith,
PT, DPT, MS, GCS
Faculty
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Lesley Smith, PT, DPT, MS, GCS, is Instructor for the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professionals. Dr. Smith’s clinical experience covers work in acute care and outpatient settings with the neurological, geriatric, and complex medical patient population. Dr. Smith has a special interest in locomotor training. She regularly presents to clinicians around the country on the use of Body Weight Support applications and fall prevention. Dr. Smith is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatrics and holds a clinical appointment at Spaulding Cape Cod in the Inpatient Unit.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The Dr. Charles A. and Ann Sanders Impact Practice Center (IPC) at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) brings together students from across health professions to learn and practice in teams and to deliver essential free care to the community. A collaborative model, developed by IHP faculty to deliver student-led interprofessional wellness groups, creates a reciprocal relationship where students develop health teaching and coaching skills while community members acquire coordinated health promotion strategies to enhance their well-being. The robust structure of the model has guided the…