Dr. McCallum is a physical therapist, educator, researcher, and advocate for the profession of physical therapy with a long history of service and leadership to her communities of practice. Dr. McCallum was promoted to the Program Chair position in fall 2021 after serving as the long-standing Director of Clinical Education within the program. Dr. McCallum is a credentialed clinical instructor and a licensed physical therapist in the State of Ohio.
Dr. McCallum’s service spans local, regional, and national communities. Most recently, she served the APTA Academy of Education as Vice President from July 2020-June 2025, where she was part of the Executive Committee and board liaison to the Academy’s Research Committee. Dr. McCallum served as Vice-Chair to ACAPT’s National Consortium of Clinical Education and past Chair of the Ohio-Kentucky Consortium for Clinical Education. She currently serves Walsh University in many capacities including Chair of Graduate Council.
Dr. McCallum is a published author of her research which focuses on interests related to organizational management, clinical education, and curriculum development. She collaborates with researchers across the United States focusing on topics related to contemporary physical therapist education and practice.
Education
Certificate, Mental Health First Aid; Ohio
PhD., Curriculum and Instructional Studies, Post-Secondary Education, The University of Akron
M.S.Ed., Higher Education Administration, The University of Akron
B.S. Physical Therapy, Ohio University
Teaching
Professional Practice course series
Professional Experience course series
Community Health and Service Project
Evidence Based Practice, faculty mentor
Clinical Practice
Health and Wellness, Older adults
ABPTS, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, 2002-2012
Awards/Honors and Recognition
2025, Nominated-Outstanding Physical Therapist Service Award, Ohio Physical Therapy Association
2021, Influencer Award, Outstanding Research presentation, Physical Therapy Leadership Institute (PTLI) award
2017, Wall of Fame Inductee, Massillon Jackson High School
2015, APTA Educational Leadership Institute, Fellowship graduate
2012 Nominated-Outstanding Physical Therapist of the Year, Ohio Physical Therapy Association
2009 Best Poster Presentation, Ohio Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference
2009 Best Platform Presentation, Health Policy and Administration, APTA CSM
2008 Faculty Research Award, Walsh University
2007 Walsh University Presidential Leadership Group
Grant Funding
Greco JL, Hochman L, Applebaum D, McCallum CA. (November 2021). Relationships in doctor of physical therapy clinical education: As told by the key stakeholders. American Physical Therapy Association. Academy of Physical Therapy Education Grant 2021. Funded. $12,427.
Recent Publications/Presentations (Select, 2016–present)
Peer Reviewed Publications:
McCallum CA, Applebaum D, Engelhard C. The physical therapist professional journey: powered by communities of practice. JOPTE Edugraphic. J Phys Ther Educ. 39(2):198-199, June 2025.
Lairson A, Berg-Carramusa C, McCallum CA, Murray L. Financial resource management knowledge, skills and attitudes for entry-level physical therapist practice: A survey of physical therapists in Ohio. J Phys Ther Educ. 2024;38(2):161-171. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000306
Lairson A, Berg-Carramusa C, Murray L, McCallum CA. Learning experiences for addressing financial management knowledge, skills, and attitudes in entry-level physical therapy education: A systematic review. J Phys Ther Educ. 2024; 38(2):172-178. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000312
Wolden M, Flom-Meland C, Gusman L, Drevyn E, McCallum CA. Determining the optimal length of clinical experiences: surveying doctor of physical therapy academic and clinical faculty. J Phys Ther Educ..2024; 38(1):239-248. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000342
McCallum CA, Murray L, Engelhard C. & Doren S. The impact of task-fit misalignment and the Director of Clinical Education: a grounded theory study. JOPTE. June 2023; 37(2):116-126. doi: DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000277
Engelhard C, McCallum CA, Murray L. Assessing the accuracy of Director of Clinical Education roles/responsibilities taxonomy and matrix: A Delphi study. JOPTE. 2021; 35(4): 340-349. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000202
Rindflesh A, Flom-Meland C, McCallum CA, Prescher K, Reynolds E, Scardillo J, Nolan- Gusman L, Maes K, Cohoon C, Cookinham B, Ellerbe Redd, T. Towards standardization of the placement process used in full-time clinical education experiences: findings and recommendations of the placement process task-force. JOPTE. 2021; 35(3): 171-181. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000193
McCallum CA, Murray L, Tilstra M, Lairson A. Assessment of employability skills: a systematic review of the availability and usage of professional behavior assessment instruments. JOPTE. 2020; 34 (5): 252-263.
McCallum CA, Bayliss J, Becker E, Nixon-Cave K, Colgrove Y, Kucharski-Howard J, Evans K, Stern D, Strunk V, Wetherbee E, Russell B, Legar T. The integrated clinical education strategic initiatives project-development of parameters to guide harmonization in clinical education: A scoping review. Physical Therapy. 2019; 99 (2): 147-172. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzy135
McCallum CA, Engelhard C, Applebaum D, Teglia V. Trends, issues, challenges, and the Director of Clinical Education: preparing for a new direction in physical therapist clinical education. JOPTE. 2018; 32(4):312-324.
Engelhard C, McCallum CA, Applebaum D, Teglia V. Development of an innovative taxonomy and matrix through the examination of the Director of Clinical Education Roles and Responsibilities. JOPTE. 2018; 32(4):315-332. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzy109
Cavanaugh E, Korczyk J, McCallum CA, Wilhelm M. The predictive validity of physical performance measures in determining markers of preclinical disability in community-dwelling middle aged and older adults: a systematic review. Physical Therapy. 2018; 98 (12): 1010-1021.
Cook CE, McCallum C, Musolino GM, Reiman M, Covington JK. What traits are reflective of positive professional performance in physical therapy program graduates? A Delphi study. J Allied Health. 2018; 47(2):96-102.
Jensen GM, Nordstrom T, Segal RL, McCallum CA, Graham C, Greenfield B. Education research in physical therapy: visions of the possible. Physical Therapy. 2016; 96 (12) 1874-1884. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20160159
Riley SP, Covington K, Landry MD, McCallum C, Engelhard C, Cook CE. Selectivity of physiotherapist programs in the United States does not differ by institutional funding source or research activity level. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2016 Apr 15. doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2016.13.17.
McCallum CA, Reed R, Bachman S, Murray L. Clinical instructor demographics/characteristics and the impact on students’ clinical education experience: A systematic review. JOPTE. 2016; 30(3):11-20.
Cook C, Engelhard C, Landry M, McCallum C. Modifiable variables in physical therapy education programs associated with first-time and three-year National Physical Therapy Examination pass rates in the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 9/2015;12: 44. https://www.jeehp.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.3352/jeehp.2015.12.44
Cook C, Landry M, Covington JK, McCallum C, Engelhard C Scholarly research productivity is not related to higher three-year licensure pass rates for physical therapy academic programs. BMC Medical Education. 09/2015; 15(1):148. DOI:10.1186/s12909-015-0431-1
Covington K, McCallum CA, Engelhard C, Landry MD, Cook C. Do differences in programmatic resource investments result in different three year United States National Physical Therapy Examination pass rates? Journal of Allied Health. 2016; 45(1):27.
Engelhard C, McCallum CA. A description of current curricular design models used in physical therapy clinical education and their relationship to pass rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. Vol. 13 No. 3 ISSN 1540-580X October 2015.
Peer Reviewed Platform Presentations (selected)
Engelhard C, McCallum CA, Murray L. (October 2024). The telltale traits: uncovering healthcare leadership qualities that drive positional fulfillment-a systematic review. Educational Leadership Conference. Oakland, CA
Wolden M, Flom-Meland C, Gusman L, Drevyn E, McCallum C. (February 2024). The optimal length of clinical educational experiences: surveying doctor of physical therapy academic and clinical faculty. Educational Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, Pa.
McCallum CA, Murray L, Engelhard. (October 2021). Impact of task-fit malalignment on the Director of Clinical Education position: results of a delphi study. Educational Leadership Conference, Atlanta, Ga.
Engelhard C, McCallum C, Murray L. (February 2021) Assessing the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) roles/responsibilities task fit impact: A Delphi study. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association: Academy of Education, virtual.
Howman J, Horton E, Duke E, Swisher A, McCallum CA, Sindelar B. (February 2016). Clinical performance outcomes following integrated clinical education experiences: A comparison of four models. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association: Education Section. Anaheim, California.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Wolden M, Flom-Meland C, Gusman L, Drevyn E, McCallum C. (October 2021). Clinical learning: What is the optimal length for clinical educational experiences in DPT education? Educational Leadership Conference. Atlanta, Ga
Jensen G, Santasier A, Huhn K, Wainwrigth S, McCallum CA. (October 2019-2021) Mini Gamer-Grant Workshop for Educational Researchers. Educational Leadership Conference-Preconference Full day workshops.
Vitak K, Both A, McCallum CA, et al. (November 2019) The dual roles of a clinical educator: mentoring and assessment. Ohio-Kentucky Consortium of Physical Therapy Clinical Education Annual Clinical Educators Workshop. Cleveland, Ohio.
McCallum CA, Murray L, Santasier A, Engelhard C. (October 2019). The rest of the story: building blocks for developing education researchers and agendas. Educational Leadership Conference. Bellevue, WA
Rindflesch A, Flom-Meland C, McCallum CA, et al. (October 2019). The Clinical Placement Process Taskforce: An update about our crucial conversations. Educational Leadership Conference. Bellevue, WA
Both A, Bayliss JA, McCallum CA, Boyd A. (May 2019). Updates in clinical education and the impact on mentoring students. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Lunch and Learn Series- webinar (highest attended session to date).
Engelhard C, McCallum CA, Applebaum D, Teglia V. (September 2018). The rising phoenix in academic physical therapy: revelations about clinical education. Breakout session 2018 Physical Therapy Profession, Educational Leadership Conference. Jacksonville, Fla.
Soper S, Erickson M, Timmerberg JA, McCallum C. (October 2016). Clinical Education Summit Strategic Initiatives: Updates and Ideas. Presentation at APTA 2016 Educational Leadership Conference (ELC). Phoenix, Az.
Segal R. Jensen G, McCallum C, Nordstrom T. (October 2016). Building our educational research capacity: How do we strengthen our foundation? Presentation at APTA 2016 Educational Leadership Conference (ELC). Phoenix, Az.
