Dalila Dias

Teaching

Dr. Dias teaches Physiology, Integumentary Physical Therapy, and Gerontology.

Scholarly Activities and Research Interests

Dr. Dias’ primary research interests are assessing student metacognition in foundational courses in traditional and accelerated health care programs. She has presented her findings at professional conferences. Additional research interests include investigating the impact of integrating service-learning activities on student self-efficacy in a gerontology course.

Service

Dr. Dias’ services to the community include students’ supervision during service-learning activities such as students performing fall prevention screening and balance assessments at senior centers.

Areas of Practice 

Dr. Dias’ primary areas of specialty are orthopedics and geriatrics. She has extensive experience in delivering patient care in outpatient and home settings, evaluating and treating post-surgical and orthopedic diagnoses.

Professional Activity

Dr. Dias is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and belongs to special interest groups of the APTA including Geriatrics and Education. She serves on the student progress committee in the DPT program.