Sheila A. Dugan, MD,PT is Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of PM&R at Rush University Medical Center. She is Chair of the Women’s Leadership Council and Co-Chair of the Racial Justice Action Committee.  She teaches allied health and medical students in musculoskeletal & pelvic health and health equity. She mentors students in community outreach, research and capstone projects. She has published numerous book chapters and articles, and lectures nationally. Her research includes Community Based physical activity interventions, chronic conditions and health inequity, pelvic floor dysfunction and midlife women’s health.