Heidi Sue Cheerman

Dr. Heidi Cheerman, PT, DPT, EdD, FNAP, NCS is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTMRS) and Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education (IPE) for Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University. Her primary teaching role in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program include courses in neurorehabilitation and motor control, development, and learning. She received a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Northeastern University with a concentration in innovative teaching and learning. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in the acute hospital, acute inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient settings primarily treating individuals diagnosed with neurological dysfunction. Dr. Cheerman is an ABPTS Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical specialist and is recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). On a national level she serves as an appointed member to the APTA Academy o