The College of Health Professions welcomes Ashraf Elazzazi as the associate dean for the newly established School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). In this role, Elazzazi will lead the development and launch of the school’s new programs and serve as the inaugural chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Elazzazi joins UDM from Utica University, where he served as chair of the Physical Therapy program within the School of Health Professions and Education and taught for 20 years. He holds both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University.
With extensive clinical experience in acute care and patient rehabilitation, Elazzazi brings a strong foundation in both practice and research. His scholarly work includes the validation of physical therapy measurement tools and biomechanical analysis of movement across age groups.