Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher,
P.T., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Professional Education
lswisher@health.usf.edu
Education
B.A. - Religion Studies
Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
M.Div. - Theology
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, MA
B.S. - Physical Therapy
University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Teaching Responsibilities
Physical Therapy Science; Professional Track
Research Interests
Ethics; Professional Issues; Hand Therapy
Clinical Practice
Outpatient Orthopedics; Hand Therapy
Dr. Swisher's clinical work has been in outpatient, subacute, and inpatient settings. She has also served as the program director of a Physical Therapy program. From 1992 to 1997 she was a certified hand therapist.
B.A. - Religion Studies
Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
M.Div. - Theology
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, MA
B.S. - Physical Therapy
University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Teaching Responsibilities
Physical Therapy Science; Professional Track
Research Interests
Ethics; Professional Issues; Hand Therapy
Clinical Practice
Outpatient Orthopedics; Hand Therapy
Dr. Swisher's clinical work has been in outpatient, subacute, and inpatient settings. She has also served as the program director of a Physical Therapy program. From 1992 to 1997 she was a certified hand therapist.


