Mary Ellen Oesterle, EdD, PT
Director of Health Science Innovation
Office: Beckley Nursing 319
Research Interests
- Innovative approaches to delivery and evaluation of health care
- Interprofessional approaches to innovation
Biography
Dr. Oesterle is the first-ever Director of Health Science Innovation. Her efforts focus on the coordination of interprofessional education and research, continuing education, along with continuing goals to develop new programs, expand existing programs, international program development, and more.
In previous positions, Dr. Oesterle was the interim chair for the Radford University/Carilion Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and department head for the University of North Georgia Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Dr. Oesterle’s past work has taken her across the United States, as well as into international waters, including South Korea and Cuba. Oesterle also developed the first innovation curriculum for a physical therapy program in the country. This included collaboration with Georgia Tech departments, like engineering.
