Gavin McBride, PT, DPT, MS

Bio

Gavin E. McBride, PT, DPT, MS, is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapist and current faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing & Health Sciences, where he teaches cardiopulmonary physical therapy. He leads the Cardiac Physical Therapy Program at University of Rochester Medicine, which serves patients who cannot access traditional cardiac rehabilitation.

He is a PhD candidate in Clinical Research at the University of Jamestown. His dissertation evaluates the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of PROMIS measures across post-acute care settings, with the goal of improving provider communication and clinical decision-making.

He completed a cardiopulmonary residency and has practiced in acute care, intensive care, post-acute care, and home health, including within the Veterans Health Administration. He serves as an Oregon delegate to the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates, is active in state and federal policy advocacy on physical therapist practice and payment, and received the APTA Emerging Leader Award in 2026.