Dr Catherine Joy Escuadra

Dr Catherine Joy Escuadra
Assistant Professor
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Santo Tomas

Dr Catherine Joy T. Escuadra, PhD, MHPEd, PTRP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Philippines, where she bridges the gap between health professions education and the cutting edge of data science.

With a PhD in Education majoring in Educational Big Data from Ewha Womans University and a Master in Health Profession Education from UST, she brings a unique, data-driven lens to clinical training and curriculum design. Her leadership extends globally as the recent Chair of the Congress Programme Committee for World Physiotherapy Tokyo 2025. Whether she is exploring the impact of AI on research ethics or navigating the "essential friction" of interprofessional collaboration, Dr Catherine’s works, recognised by the 2025 UST Gold Series Award, are focussed on leveraging analytics to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals. She remains a valued international speaker committed to transforming health education through evidence-based innovation and mentorship.