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Biography

Dr. Elizabeth DeIuliis has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years, with clinical expertise in adult physical disabilities and acute-care practice settings.  Dr. DeIuliis attended Duquesne University and graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2004. In December 2009, she completed a post-professional doctorate of occupational therapy degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She has published several textbooks, numerous peer-reviewed publications and has presented at state, national, and international conferences on topics related to fieldwork education, doctorate capstone, professionalism, interprofessional education, and teaching methodologies.  She continues to practice clinically on a per-diem basis at UPMC Shadyside Hospital within the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute.

Education

  • OTD, Chatham University
  • M.O.T., Occupational Therapy, Duquesne University
  • B.S., Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Duquesne University

Research Interests or Expertise

  • Medical model setting, including physical and neuro-rehabilitation within the adult.
  • Geriatric population.
  • Professional development.
  • Administration & Management.
  • Leadership.
  • Experiential learning.
  • Fieldwork education

Medical model setting, including physical and neuro-rehabilitation within the adult - geriatric population, professional development, administration & management, leadership, experiential learning, fieldwork education