Sharon Lynn Gorman

Dr. Sharon Gorman, PT, DPTSc, is Professor of Physical Therapy and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA. She continues to practice acute care physical therapy as a Senior Physical Therapist for Kaiser Permanente at their Walnut Creek and San Leandro Medical Centers. Dr. Gorman received her Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy at University of California/San Francisco State University, a Master of Science in Health Science at San Francisco State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Mt. St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles. Dr. Gorman is board certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist, is a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, and a graduate of the APTA Academy of Education Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Gorman's professional service spans local district, state, and national American Phys