About David Gillette
Job title: Associate Professor
Degrees: DPT ‘2009
Career stage: Mid-career
State of practice: Stockton, California
Current practice settings: Education / training (full-time teaching)
Lived career experiences/transitions:
- Non-clinical careers
Graduation year from the UW School of Medicine: 2009
Residency: University of Minnesota
Specialty/subspecialty: Geriatrics
Research or other professional interests: Education, empathy/ compassion, balance/ falls
David’s bio:
David Gillette, PT, DPT, GCS earned a bachelor of arts in history and a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) from University of Washington. In 2012, he completed a geriatric physical therapy residency at University of Minnesota. He is a certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
Dr. Gillette is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Academy of Physical Therapy Education, the Home Health Section, and the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Since 2014, he has been an APTA credentialed clinical instructor.
In 2017 he transitioned to academia while still practicing in several different practice settings. In his role as a faculty member, Dr. Gillette’s goal is to help students become outstanding physical therapists and exemplary professionals. He is pursuing his research interests in geriatrics and education.
He and his wife have two sons. Together they enjoy hiking, fishing and participating in other outdoor and community activities as a family.