Dr. Ashley Poole

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashley Poole is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, where she also serves as faculty in the Cardiovascular Pulmonary PT Residency Program and the Acute Care Residency. Poole is a board-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular pulmonary physical therapy with a focus on managing patients with complex cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, particularly in acute and critical care settings. Her involvement extends beyond clinical practice, as she is actively engaged in various professional organizations including the American Physical Therapy Association, where she serves as a delegate and is the secretary for the Academy of Education’s Academic Faculty Special Interest Group. Poole co-hosts the “Acute Conversations” podcast and co-chairs the Acute Care Core Outcome Measures Knowledge Translation Task Force. She has contributed to leadership efforts in developing clinical guidelines and outcome measures for physical therapy practice. Poole's research interests encompass assessment and treatment of cardiovascular pulmonary conditions, with particular emphasis on heart failure and the implications of COVID-19, as well as early mobility in hospitalized patients. She is also dedicated to inclusive teaching practices that foster student belongingness.

Research Interests

Awards

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Duke AHEAD Fellow

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Centennial Scholar

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Teaching for Equity Fellow

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Outstanding Clinical Educator of the Year

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)