jamie.greco@duke.edu
Interprofessional Education and Care Building (IPE)
919-660-9828
Dr. Greco is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Division. Dr. Greco is a physical therapist, educator, and researcher with specific interests in clinical education, curricular content, and retention. Dr. Greco is an active member of the APTA and provides service at both the local and national levels. Dr. Greco is also an active member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), participating in several task forces and as a member of their educational research committee.
Education
- Ed.D, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2019
- DPT, Stony Brook University, 2012
- BS, Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, 1993
Practice
Dr. Greco has over 20 years of pediatric physical therapy experience, primarily working with infants and toddlers through the New York State Department of Health (NYS- DOH) Early Intervention program.
Research
Dr. Greco’s clinical and teaching experience has influenced her interest in educational research. Her recent work includes projects related to linking curriculum to contemporary practice as well as understanding how the different methods of communication between clinical education stakeholders can impact their relationships and the student learning experience. Dr. Greco was recently awarded grant funding from the APTA Academy of Education for her research investigating relationships among the different stakeholders involved in Doctor of Physical Therapy clinical education.
Recent publications
Baker R., Greco J. Development of a Scale to Evaluate Key Attributes of Academic Advisors Essential to Physical Therapy Students. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2025 Apr 15;23(2), Article 28.
Greco J., Myers K. The Director of Clinical Education Experience During the Clinical Placement Process: A Qualitative Multiple Case Analysis. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Mar 22;22(2), Article 7
Hochman L., Silberman N., Palmer J., Greco J. Best Practices in Clinical Education: A Site Visit Decision-Making Model in Physical Therapist Education. Journal of Allied Health. 2024 Summer; 53(2):e115-e124.
Hochman L., Silberman N., Jung M., Greco J. Clinical Site Visits: Perspectives of Clinical Instructors and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education. J Phys Ther Educ. 2024 38(2):150-160.
Greco J., Hochman L., Silberman N. The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ Behind Clinical Site Visits: A Qualitative Study Exploring Director of Clinical Education Perspectives. J Phys Ther Educ. 2024;38(1) 54-62
Dickson T., Eckert J., Pabian P., Greco, J. Challenges and Opportunities for Physical Therapist Education Research: Results from an ACAPT Needs Assessment Survey. J Phys Ther Educ. 2024;38(1):80-89
Bayliss J., Schack-Dugre J., Hoang T., Watkins M., Mitchell K., Mariano M., Greco J., Colgrove Y., Wheeler E., Kiyota H., Pientok C., Stephens L, McCarthy C., Canham L., McBride G; Gleeson P. “Impact of Pre-Admission Observation Hours on Key Physical Therapist Clinical Education Stakeholders: Qualitative Analysis.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 36 no.4 (2022): 341-347
Hoang T., Watkins M., Bayliss J., Schack-Dugre J., Mitchell K., Mariano M., Greco J., Colgrove Y., Wheeler E., Kiyota H., Pientok C., Stephens L, McCarthy C., Canham L., McBride G; Gleeson P. “Impact of Pre-Admission Observation Hours on Key Physical Therapist Clinical Education Stakeholders: Qualitative Analysis.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 36 no.2 (2022): 122-127.
Greco J., Hochman L., Jung MK., Silberman N. “Clinical site visits: Exploring the perspectives of the Director of Clinical Education.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 35, no.4 (2021): 330-339.
Greco J., Lamberg E.M. “Students’ retention of biophysical agents curriculum from first to third year of study.” Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences 19 no,2 (2021): 1-7.
Greco J, Kupczynski L, Silberman N, Hammock A. “The clinical site visit: Perspectives of physical therapist students.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 34, no.4 (2020): 321-33.
Greco J., Lamberg E.M. “Trends in biophysical agents: Curriculum in entry-level Doctor of physical therapy programs across the United States.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 34 no. 2 (2020):138-149.
Greco J., Lamberg E.M., McKenna R.F., & Muratori L.M. “Trends in the availability and usage of biophysical agents among physical therapists in the United States.” Physical Therapy Reviews 23, no. 2 (2018): 116-123.
Selected grants
Greco J., Covington K., Folmar E., Judd D., Rapport MJ., Tenbrink J., Tovin M. (2024). Foundation for Physical Therapy Research- Education Research Grant. Project title: Outcomes of Faculty Residencies: A Multi-Site Mixed-Methods Investigation of Key Interested Parties. Grant amount: $40000.00
Greco J., Hochman L., Applebaum D., McCallum C. (2022). APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Education Research Award. Project title: Relationships in DPT Clinical Education: Voices of the Key Stakeholders. Grant amount: $12,417.00
Adams T., Greco J., Mikush C., McKee L. (2022) Duke University Interprofessional Education Care Center (IPEC) research grant. Project title: Duke OT and PT High School ImpACT Program. Grant amount: $7995.00.
Awards and honors
- American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education Adopt-a-Doc Award, 2018
- NY/NJ Clinical Education Consortium Research Award, 2018, 2020
- Alpha Eta—National Honor Society for Allied Health Professionals, 2016
- Stony Brook University Student Award for General Excellence, 2012
- Ithaca College Faculty Award for Outstanding Service, 1993
- Ithaca College Excellence in Research Award, 1993