Cody McDonald PhD, MPH, CPO

Cody McDonald, PhD, MPH, CPO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington (UW). Dr. McDonald received her orthotic and prosthetic education, a master’s degree in Global Health and a Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Science all from the University of Washington. She completed orthotics and prosthetics residencies at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. McDonald currently teaches Evidence-based Practice in the UW Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics program and conducts research. Her research interests are grounded in her desire to advance social justice and equity in orthotic and prosthetic clinical access, care, and outcomes. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the US Chapter of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Dr. McDonald is a member of the Academy’s Collaborative on Inclusive Action and Engagement and the So Every BODY Can Move Medical and Research Advisory Committee.