Amber N Boyd, PT, DPT, DHSc, MBA, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Emeritus

Amber Boyd is an Associate Professor and Program Director in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Cincinnati.

Doctor of Health Sciences: University of Indianapolis 2016 (Orthopedics, Education, Quality Improvement)

Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Indianapolis 2010 (Physical Therapy)

BA: Hanover College 2006 (Psychology and Physical Education)

Master of Business Administration: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2025

Grant: #URS Boyd New Faculty Development Award – 2017/18 Investigators:Boyd, Amber 06-01-2018 -06-30-2019 UC's Research Support URS Boyd New Faculty Development Award – 2017/18 Role:PI $2,500.00 Active Level:Internal UC

Investigators:Engelhard, C., Kennedy, K., Boyd, A., Bryer, K., Pantel, J., & Zimmer, L. 2018 University of Cincinnati, Office of the Provost Harvesting Interprofessional Education in the College of Allied Health Sciences $10,000

2021 -2022 Building capacity and infrastructure for sustainable interprofessional education and interprofessional collaboration. University of Cincinnati. Role:PI 20,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:University

Peer Reviewed Publications

Boyd, Amber; Dailey, Laura; McLaughlin, Robert J; Breitbach, Anthony P; O  (2023). Health Professional Perspectives about the Future of Clinical Education: An ASAHP Clinical Education Committee Report. Journal of allied health, 52 (4) , e213-e216

Kupershmidt S, Boyd A, Zipp GP, Breitbach A.  (2024). Innovative model for promoting interprofessional dialogue and action across healthcare stakeholders. . Journal of Allied Health, 53 (1)

Knettle M, O’Sullivan Maillet J, O’Brien C, Chew F, Boyd A, Dailey L.  (2023). Making the evidence-based case for clinical site participation in clinical education. . Journal of Allied Health, 52

Engelhard C., Beyrer K., Boyd A., Kennedy K., Russell K.  (2021). Using an interprofessional collaborative practice curriculum worksheet to influence future practice in allied health students. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practices

O’Sullivan-Maillet J, O’Brien C, Sisto SA, Rindflesch A, Boyd, A, Hu P.  (2026). Health Professions Clinical Education Update: Recommendations and Strategies 2026. Journal of Allied Health, 55 (2) , 217-226

Rigby JH, Boyd A, Breitbach A, Canham SL, Zipp GP.  (2025). Engaging to build readiness for interprofessional clinical practice: utilizing a stakeholder engagement model to develop action strategies. Journal of Allied Health, 54 (4) , 439-450

Boyd, A., Kennedy, K., Pantel, J., Russell, K., Beyrer, K., & Engelhard, C.  (2025). Identifying and capitalizing organic interprofessional touchpoints during clinical education experiences for health profession students through continuous quality improvement. . The Journal of Quality in Education, 15 (26) , 203-213

2016 Nursing Poster Day-1st Place-Quality Improvement CCHMC

2006 Distinguished Student in Physical Education

2022 College of Allied Health Sciences Interprofessional Education Award

2021 College of Allied Health Sciences Champion Award

Doctor of Health Sciences, University of Indianapolis , ,

Academic - Health Sciences Building
3225 Eden Ave
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45267
Phone: 5135588537
amber.boyd@uc.edu