Cody L. McDonald, PhD, MPH, L/CPO
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Division: | Prosthetics & Orthotics |
Cody McDonald is a prosthetist orthotist and assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. McDonald’s research interests are grounded in her desire to improve social justice and equity in prosthetic and orthotic clinical access, care, and outcomes. Her research interests include qualitative methodologies to center prosthetic and orthotic user experiences, education research to improve training for the next generation of clinicians, and global prosthetics and orthotics research to measure and improve prosthetic and orthotic care in underserved areas. Dr. McDonald has a Master of Public Health in global health and a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Science, both from the University of Washington.
Education and Training
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics, June 2006
- University of Washington, Master of Public Health in Global Health, August 2017
- University of Washington, Doctorate in Rehabilitation Science, August 2019
Board Certifications
- 2013- current Certified Prosthetist Orthotist – CPO 02887
Notable Awards
- 2016: Walter C. and Anita C. Stolov Research Fund Award
- 2019: Untold Global Health Stories of 2019 Honorable Mention
- 2019: Yeongchi Wu International Education Award Nomination. ISPO 17th World Congress
- 2020: 16th Annual UW Teaching and Learning Symposium Poster Contest Winner
- 2021: ISPO 18th World Congress Best Paper in Advancing Education
Teaching Interests
Dr. McDonald's goal as an educator is to help students develop the skills necessary to be effective lifelong learners who go on to independently gather, evaluate, and incorporate best available evidence into their work.
Research Interests
Dr. McDonald's research interests focus on improving equity for prosthetic and orthotic users. She employs qualitative methods to center the perspectives, experiences, and priorities of prosthetic and orthotic users. Her research interests also include global service provision in prosthetics and orthotics, outcome measure development, and education research.