Wing Fu, PT, PhD, MA
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy) at CUMC

Overview
Dr. Wing Fu brings a rich and diverse educational background to her faculty role. She holds a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University, a Master's degree from New York University, and entry-level physical therapy training from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She further honed her skills in educational best practices through the Medical Educator Fellowship Program with the International Association of Medical Science Educators.
Dr. Fu has extensive clinical experience across a wide range of settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, preschool environments, and home care, serving both adult and pediatric populations. Drawing on her broad clinical background, Dr. Fu brings real-world insights into the classroom and, in parallel, channels these teaching experiences into her scholarly work. Her research interests center on student assessment and innovative teaching and learning strategies, including the application of artificial intelligence in education. Dr. Fu contributes to the advancement of educational practices in physical therapy, with a particular emphasis on clinical reasoning and the Master Adaptive Learner Model.
She has presented her research at national and international conferences and delivered educational sessions at both national and local meetings. Dr. Fu served as Vice Chair of the ACAPT Clinical Reasoning Curricula and Assessment Consortium and led the Teaching Compendium Task Force. Dr. Fu is a member of a multi-institutional collaborative group dedicated to advancing the implementation of Competency-Based Education in physical therapy, contributing to national efforts to transform professional training through outcomes-driven, learner-centered approaches.
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy) at CUMC
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- BS, Physical Therapy, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- PhD, Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
- MA, Physical Therapy (Developmental Disabilities), New York University
Committees, Societies, Councils
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Academy of Education
Member of Committee on Instruction, Programs in Physical Therapy, Columbia University
Member of Faculty Affairs Committee, Programs in Physical Therapy, Columbia University
Honors & Awards
Fellow, International Association of Medical Science Educators (June 2016 - Present)
Finalist, Outstanding Poster Presentation Award 2016, International Association of Medical Science Educators
Feitelberg Journal Founder's Award 2015, Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Education Section, APTA
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, APTA (June 2005 - May 2015)
Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, APTA (June 2004 - May 2014)
S. K. Yee Medical Foundation Scholarship, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Best Student of the Year Prize, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2-time recipient)
The Lee Wing Tat Clinical Prize, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research
Research Interests
- Clinical reasoning
- Student assessment
- Teaching and Learning
Grants
Large-Scale Teaching and Learning Grant, 2025, Office of the Provost, Columbia University
Research Grant, 2023, Academy of Education, APTA
2021 Provost's SOLER Seed Grant, Office of the Provost, Columbia University
University Hybrid Learning Course Redesign and Delivery Grant 2018, Office of the Provost, Columbia University
Selected Publications
Fu W, Baldwin T, Brechter JH, et al. Effects of educational interventions designed to develop a physical therapist learner's clinical reasoning: a systematic review. Phys Ther. 2025;105(3):1-12. doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzae182
Johnson M, Fu W, Brough C, Yoon L. Integrating oncology education into an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program using a systematic and comprehensive approach. Rehab Oncol. 2022;40(1):38-46. doi: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000279
Yoon L, Brough C, Fu W, Johnson M. Interprofessional collaborative practice and education in oncology: practical applications and experiences, from physical therapy classroom to clinic. Rehabil Oncol. 2022;40(1):24-31. doi: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000280
Fu W. Using a comprehensive framework to assess clinical reasoning. In: Musolino GM, Jensen G, eds. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Facilitation, Assessment and Implementation. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated; 2020: 133-142.
Fu W. Using a structured and evidence-based approach to remediate clinical reasoning: a case report summary. In: Musolino GM, Jensen G, eds. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Facilitation, Assessment and Implementation. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated; 2020:143-155.
Fu W. Development of an innovative tool to assess student physical therapists' clinical reasoning competency. J Phys Ther Educ. 2015;29:14-26.