Dr. Angel Holland is the Department Chair, Program Director and Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She was hired by UAMS in 2014 to assist in developing the physical therapy academic program, which was created based on educational theories and learning styles for the current generation of students.  

Dr. Holland completed her undergraduate Biology degree from Oklahoma Christian University, followed by her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She later completed her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University and earned a Doctorate in Education from the University of Arkansas with a focus on Adult and Lifelong Learning. She has been a physical therapist for 26 years and is an ABPTS Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatrics.  

She is a graduate of the APTA Academy of Education Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Holland’s research areas include generational learning styles, interprofessional learning activities, and faculty development to enhance student success. She is a national speaker on the subject of today’s student and has served as a consultant for clinical and academic team development for a variety of universities and healthcare systems.