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New APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, talks about movement, the APTA vision, payment reform, listening, smartphones, lessons from her mom, shoe polish, and alligators.

In this interview with PT in Motion, new APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS, talks about movement, the APTA vision, payment reform, listening, "True North," Find a PT, lessons from her mom, shoe polish, and alligators.

You have an accomplished career, to say the least. What's been your proudest professional moment?

My proudest professional moments have been when I get to contribute to the success of others. I can't choose only one, but here are some examples.

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