Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.
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Matthews Urges Resilience and Reframing in Pursuit of Equity During 2025 Woodruff Lecture
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Date: August 12, 2025
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