School of Physical Therapy :: Laura Lee Swisher
College of Medicine · Doctor of Physical Therapy

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.