MaryBeth Gallagher | Scholars@Duke

MaryBeth Gallagher
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

I have a keen interest in community based, action oriented and participatory research methods. I engage with others in forming communities of scholars to examine practice and implement findings into creating change at various levels of intersection from direct practice to system level changes.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics 2021

Contact Information

311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
marybeth.gallagher@duke.edu (919) 668-3013

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- AOTA Board Certification in Mental Health, Occupational Therapy/Orthopaedic Surgery, , 2020 - 2024
- Ph.D., University of Limerick (Ireland) 2011
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics 2020
Academic Positions Outside Duke
- Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Limerick, Ireland. 2003 - 2015
Expertise
Subject Headings
Research
Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Assessing and Creating Classroom Climates that Support Learning through Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging awarded by Duke Learning Innovation 2020
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Brennan, Gareth James, and MaryBeth Gallagher. “Expectations of choice: an exploration of how social context informs gendered occupation.” Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy 45, no. 1 (April 3, 2017): 15–27. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijot-01-2017-0003.
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  - Cunningham, Libby J., Killian O’Rourke, Ciara Finlay, and MaryBeth Gallagher. “A preliminary investigation into the psychometric properties of the Dublin Extrapersonal Neglect Assessment (DENA): A novel screening tool for extrapersonal neglect.” Neuropsychol Rehabil 27, no. 3 (April 2017): 349–68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2015.1084334.
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  - Gallagher, MaryBeth, Judith Pettigrew, and Orla Muldoon. “Occupational choice of youth in a disadvantaged community.” British Journal of Occupational Therapy 78, no. 10 (October 2015): 622–29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022615583065.
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  - Gallagher, MaryBeth, Orla T. Muldoon, and Judith Pettigrew. “An integrative review of social and occupational factors influencing health and wellbeing.” Front Psychol 6 (2015): 1281. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01281.
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  - Holmes, Jeffrey D., Ann M. Bossers, Helene J. Polatajko, Donna P. Drynan, MaryBeth Gallagher, Clare M. O’Sullivan, Anita L. Slade, Jill J. Stier, Caroline A. Storr, and Julie L. Denney. “1000 fieldwork hours: analysis of multi-site evidence.” Can J Occup Ther 77, no. 3 (June 2010): 135–43. https://doi.org/10.2182/cjot.2010.77.3.2.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- OT-D 504: Enabling Occupation Skills I 2021
Teaching Activities
- I am currently involved in curriculum design and development for the new OTD division. We will be accepting our first cohort in August 2021. I am also a mentor on the UNC mental health fellowship in occupational therapy. I focus on therapeutic use of self, reflexivity, and occupational justice.
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
Service to Duke
- Well-being Across Health Professions Committee . May 2021 2021

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Academic Positions Outside Duke

Subject Headings

Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Recent Courses

Teaching Activities

Presentations & Appearances

Service to Duke