Amy Yorke

Dr. Amy Yorke is a professor in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint. She received her BS in health science and master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint and her PhD in interdisciplinary health sciences from Western Michigan University. She is board certified in neurologic physical therapy (ABPTS). Dr. Yorke has been recognized for her teaching by receiving the Lois Matz Rosen Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award and has taught at both the professional and postprofessional level. Dr. Yorke is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and served as the co-chair for the Knowledge Translation Vestibular Hypofunction task force for the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (2021–2024). She also oversees the physical therapy services at HEART, a pro bono health service based at UM-Flint. As the team lead of the Integrating KNOWledge Translation (iKNOW) institute, Dr. Yorke’s research interests are in translating evidence-based practices to clinical, community, and academic settings in order to improve patient outcomes. In addition, Dr. Yorke is interested in further understanding interprofessional collaborative practice in both education and in the clinic.