Marisa Catherine Birkmeier

Dr. Birkmeier is a board certified pediatric clinical specialist, associate professor, and program director of The George Washington University Physical Therapy Program. She currently practices at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. She has 25 years of clinical experience and has primarily been in an academic role for the past 16 years. Her research centers on educational research with a focus on assessment, clinical education, and pediatric physical therapy education. She is an active member in multiple APTA academies and ACAPT. Dr. Birkmeier has presented nationally and internationally on physical therapy education research and clinical education.