Kimberly Szucs

Kimberly A. Szucs, OTR/L, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Duquesne University. Her primary research agenda has focused on posture and upper limb kinematics in populations at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and the benefits of physical activity and mindfulness in persons with pain due to musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Szucs has also developed a research agenda focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning in occupational therapy programs. She has completed studies on the use of journal clubs for learning evidence-based practice in the classroom and clinic and using yoga to improve student learning of human anatomy. Dr. Szucs earned an Occupational Therapy degree at The Ohio State University, a Master’s of Science in Anatomy, and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, also from The Ohio State University.    

• Ph.D., Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2010
• M.S., Anatomy, The Ohio State University, 2005
• B.S., Occupational Therapy, The Ohio State University, 2003