Shelly (Michele) Lewis, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS
She / Her / Hers
Associate Professor
Co-Director of Clinical Education
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Shelly (Michele) Lewis, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS
She / Her / Hers
Associate Professor
Co-Director of Clinical Education
Research Interests
- Clinical Education, with a focus on learning, structure/process, and professional behaviors
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Use of humanities in physical therapy education
Education
EdD, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO, 2023
DPT, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, 2012
MPT, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, 1997
BS, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, 1997
Selected Publications
- Lewis M, Folkins E. Director of Clinical Education Training in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. IJAHSP. 2024.
- Lewis M, Folkins E. Workload of the Director of Clinical Education in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. JOPTE 2024
- Wilkinson T, Myers K, Bayliss J, Gleeson P, Konecne J, Lewis M, et al. Facilitators and barriers to providing clinical education experiences: Through the lens of clinical stakeholders. JOPTE. 2023.
- Lewis M, Lesser M, Folkins E. Assessing Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Clinical Education Site Visits: Clinical Instructor and Student Perspectives. JOPTE. 2023.
- Lewis M, Gleeson PB, Wilkinson T, Manella K, Konecne J. Part 1. Payment for clinical education experiences: A historical perspective. JOPTE. 2021.
- Wilkinson T, Manella K, Myers K, Alhajeri S, Konecne J, Lewis M, et al. Part 2. Payment for clinical education experiences in physical therapy: Perspectives from stakeholders. JOPTE. 2021.
Select Presentations
- Hoder JM, Reynolds KB, Sutkowi-Hemstreet A, Lewis M. What matters most: Autonomy versus safety in caring for older adults. 2024 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; February 16-17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts
- Lewis, S, Biltz N, Coates J, Tillery M, Drevyn E. Successful and unsuccessful strategies for addressing professionalism during experiential learning. Poster presentation at Temple University Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 22nd Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence. Philadelphia PA. Jan 10-11, 2024.
- Dodds, CB, Brown NA, Blanton SR, Caston SE, Sharp AN, Lewis MC, Somers KS, Cammarata JL, Deoghare HV. Integrating health humanities into physical therapy education workshop: Practical strategies and case exemplars. Conference session at the 2023 Educational Leadership Conference; October 13-15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Drevyn EM, Biltz N, Coates JD, Tillery MB, Lewis MC. Clinical instructor perspectives of successful and unsuccessful strategies addressing student professional behavior issues. Poster presentation at the 2023 Educational Leadership Conference; October 13-15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Reynolds KB, Lewis MC, Jones AMF, Smith PA. The best yes: Finding support on your terminal academic degree journey. Platform presentation at the 2023 Educational Leadership Conference; October 13-15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Lewis M. Reframing Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy Care for Patients at the End of Life. APTA Pennsylvania Geriatric Special Interest Group webinar. Sept. 12, 2023.
- Lewis M, Lesser M, Folkins E. Clinical instructor and student perspectives comparing in-person, phone call, and video call clinical education site visits. Platform presentation at 2022 Educational Leadership Conference; October 28-30, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Lewis M. Defining and Developing Professionalism in the Classroom and Clinic. The session was presented at the 2021 Educational Leadership Conference, October 22-24, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Lewis M, Folkins E, Lesser M. Student and clinical instructor perspectives of clinical education site visits. Poster presented at 2021 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; February 1-28, 2021; online.
- Manella KJ, Wilkinson TC, Lewis MC, Dunn JC, Alhajeri S. Stakeholder perspectives on payment for clinical experience: NCCE Taskforce summary findings and final recommendations. Platform presented virtually at: 2020 Educational Leadership Conference; October 16-18, 2020; Online.
- Lewis M. Taking the class pulse through the dilemma of the day. Lightning Round session presented at: Temple University’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 18th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence; Jan 7-8, 2020; Philadelphia, PA.
- Lewis M, Wynarczuk KD, Barron B, Garten J, Neff M, Oliveri M, et al. Perspectives of professional behavior from students, faculty, and professionals. Poster presented at: Temple University’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 18th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence; Jan 7-8, 2020; Philadelphia, PA.
- Manella K, Wilkinson T, Alhajeri S, Dunn J, Konecne J, Lewis M, Myers K. Staying on task: Successful strategies of the NCCE Task Force on Payment for Clinical Experience. Session presented at the 2019 Educational Leadership Conference; October 18-20, 2019; Bellevue, Washington.
- Lewis M. Beyond bullet points: Maximizing student engagement and learning through slide design. A 50-minute session was presented at Temple University’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 17th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence, Jan 9-10, 2019, in Philadelphia, PA.
- Lewis M, Folkins E. Grading of professionalism on clinical experience after implementation of a professionalism module. Poster presented at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; Feb 21-24, 2018; New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Lewis M. “Pro” active learning in large classes: Using debate to foster critical thinking and communication. Poster presented at Temple University’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 16th Annual Conference on Teaching Excellence; Jan 10, 2018; Philadelphia, PA.
- Lewis M. Exploring the influence of clinical experience on students’ prioritization of core values. Poster presented at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; Feb 15-18, 2017; San Antonio, Texas.
- Lewis M, Folkins E, Ward K. Change in students' prioritized professional values after an 8-week clinical experience. Poster presented at 2016 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; Feb 17-20, 2016; Anaheim, California.
- Lewis M. Fostering professionalism in experiential learning. 50-minute session presented at Lilly International Conference, May 29, 2015, Bethesda, MD.
Certifications
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties - Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Certified in Adult Mental Health First Aid
Clinical Practice
Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist
Select Professional & Community Service
- American Physical Therapy Association’s Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, Level 3, humanities integration expert, 2023-present
- Philadelphia Area Clinical Education consortium, 2014-present; Chair, 2024-present
- APTA PA Minority Affairs Committee, 2020-present
- Philadelphia Chapter, ALS Association volunteer/advocate, 1999-present
Awards & Honors
- Received the Provost’s Award for Service to the Profession, 2024
- Awarded best poster at Temple University Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 22nd Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence, Philadelphia, PA; January 2024
- Presented with the APTA Academy of Education Adopt-A-Doc Award, 2023
- Inducted into University of the Sciences’ chapter of the Alpha Eta National Honor Society, March 2021
- APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy’s Clinical Educator of the Year Award, 2018