
Midge Hobbs is the Assistant Dean of Interprofessional Education and directs the IMPACT courses at the Institute. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy entry-level doctoral program and teaches Foundations in Teaching and Learning and the Mental Health Lab. In addition to her curriculum responsibilities, Midge is a trained Balint group facilitator and regularly co-leads sessions for faculty and staff.
Midge is originally from the UK and received her MA in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in Boston. She earned a post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, where her innovative scholarship focused on narrative-based pedagogy to support interprofessional education and faculty development.
Clinically, Midge specializes in adolescent mental and behavioral health and is a clinical education consultant for Sheppard Pratt Residential Services in Baltimore, MD. She also has experience in long-term acute care, rehab, and home health, specializing in cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Bachelors, Health Sciences/Complementary Medicine, Westminster University, London, U.K
- MA, Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA
- OTD, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Interprofessional Education and Learning
- Mental Health
- Teaching and Learning
Dr. Hobbs has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Hobbs's publications on ResearchGate or in her CV
Cardiac and pulmonary diseases.
In addition, Dr. Hobbs regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Infusing JEDI competencies in interprofessional education to build a more just healthcare workforce and society at ASAHP Conference. 2024.
Mitigating burnout in interprofessional health educators: A novel use of Balint groups at NEXUS Summit. 2024.
Infusing JEDI competencies in interprofessional education to build a more just healthcare workforce and society at The Gold Foundation Summit. 2024.
Addressing the harmful effects of microaggressions in practice: Promoting a culture of respect in interprofessional teams through simulation at NEXUS Summit. 2023.