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Have you ever stopped to think about your bias? In ways big and small. Awareness, empathy, and with inclusivity are the themes we discuss in this episode.
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Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.
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Part two of APTA Magazine’s special issue on physical therapist education continues the exclusive interview with four academic leaders.
May 25, 2021 / Feature
Part one of APTA Magazine's special issue on physical therapist education.
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Jan 15, 2020 / Resource
Access core competencies expected of a physical therapist resident upon graduation from the program.
May 17, 2021 / Perspective
Former teacher, now PT student on what she hopes to bring to her clinicals.
Apr 28, 2021 / Perspective
How do we address the "disconnect" between the academy and the clinical environment?