Lisa K. Saladin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Rehabilitation (PT) and a Master of Science in Anatomy (Neuroscience) from the University of Manitoba in Canada and a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

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Saladin’s clinical expertise is in physical therapy for individuals with neurological disorders, and her research interests are focused on racial and gender disparities in access to care, community-based service learning, and motor control and treatment outcomes for individuals with neurological disorders. Dr. Saladin has experience in curriculum development, interprofessional education, distance education, and the development of innovative methods to engage and motivate students to learn. She has been widely recognized for her teaching excellence with three University Health Sciences Teaching Excellence Awards, a South Carolina Governor’s Distinguished Professor Award, and a 2009 MUSC Master Teacher designation.

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In 2008, Saladin was recognized nationally for her teaching excellence with the receipt of the Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the  American Physical Therapy Association. She served as Dean of the MUSC College of Health Professions from 2011 to 2016, where she has been a faculty member for over 25 years. She is currently serving as Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at the Medical University of South Carolina.