the School of Clinical &
Rehabilitation
Sciences
School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences
School Overview
The School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences (SoCRS) at Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences combines skilled faculty with innovative academics to create leaders in the fields of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Medical Science.
Working at the intersection of rehabilitation, clinical practice, data, and engineering — students and fellows engage in cutting edge, transformative research & experiential learning — preparing them to improve the quality of life and self-care for patients and communities, while promoting and developing innovative approaches to the future of healthcare.
Students and fellows in the school are prepared for clinical and research excellence through rigorous training with interdisciplinary experts in:
- clinical medicine
- epidemiology
- interprofessional practice
- design & communication
- diagnostic and therapeutic imaging
- engineering
- movement science
- neuroscience
- physiology
Program Options
School Leadership
Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C
Associate Dean
School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences
Emily Zimmerman, PhD, CCC-SLP
Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Erin Ollis
HR Associate
School of Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences
Christopher Cesario, PT, DPT, MBA
Clinical Professor & Interim Chair
Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, MT (ASCP)
Program Director and Associate Clinical Professor
Physician Assistant Program
Sheri Kiami, PT, DPT, MS
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
School of Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences
Waldy Barrientos
Budget Manager
School of Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences
Mission
To educate and inspire compassionate leaders from diverse backgrounds in clinical and rehabilitation sciences to create transformative impact, from local communities to global society.
Vision
Lead interprofessional education, research, and practice in habilitation, rehabilitation, and clinical sciences to empower diverse communities to thrive.
Core Values
- Foster inclusion, diversity, and equity
- Create and sustain a healthy and resilient community through a culture of trust and respect
- Demonstrate excellence in education, research, practice, and leadership
- Lead interprofessional experiential learning
- Accelerate discovery & innovation
- Empower individuals, communities, and populations
- Translate the work of the School into action and impact in the community
- Promote achievements of the faculty, staff & students of the School
Departments
Speech-Language and Hearing Center
Northeastern University Speech-Language and Hearing Center provides assessment, treatment, counseling and referral services to children and adults with hearing, balance, communication and/or swallowing problems.
Our full service center is technologically advanced and staffed with licensed speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and graduate students who work collaboratively with families and caregivers to develop individualized treatment plans.
