In this Part 2 episode featuring the Palo Alto VA, I had the chance to chat with Dr. Katie Qiu, a new grad from High Point University who is a current resident. We talked about her experience as a new grad resident in an integrated primary care setting, but also discussed her "why" for wanting to get into a program like this. A great episode, especially for new grads or others interested in residencies!

Interested in getting in touch with Dr. Qiu? Follow her on twitter @katieqiu_dpt

In this episode, I had a great discussion with Dr. Rusty Bishop from the Palo Alto VA in California. As the orthopedic residency director at this location, Dr. Bishop describes how his background in the Air Force inspired him to develop an integrated primary care opportunity for his residents. He describes their set-up, how/why they were successful, and future plans. Stay tuned for episode #4 where I chat with Dr. Katie Qiu, who is one of the current residents at this program!

Interested in reaching out to Dr. Bishop? Email him at [email protected]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's has a best kept secret....

But it shouldn't be a secret!!! Tune in to learn more about how physical therapists are utilized in a team-based care model in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) with Kelly Schroeder, a physical therapist and program director in Milwaukee, WI. This episode draws so much to light about addressing health disparities and social determinants of health. All primary care physical therapists should be aware of, and referring to, PACE programs in their region!

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Primary Care Series #1:

In this episode, I sat down to chat with Drs. Joe Kucksdorf & Dan Roenz from Bellin Health in Green Bay, WI. They established a PT in primary care team-based model in 2018 and have been growing ever since. We discussed how they got started, what their model of care looks like and their future plans.

Interested in contacting Joe or Dan? Shoot me an email at [email protected] for details.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Drs. Ellen Anderson and Lori Zucker about all things cannabis! Cannabis has been a controversial topic in our nation's history and we discussed the "why" in this episode. We also discussed how cannabis can be used medically, not only as an alternative to narcotic medication for pain relief (or an aid for those tapering off narcotics), but also as a sleep or mental health aid. This episode could have gone on for hours - one of my favorite episodes to date!

Reach out to Ellen at Lori at their website www.ptcannabisinfo.com where they have several on-demand courses for rehab professionals.

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Ari Ginsberg, owner of Psychology for the Body. Dr. Ginsberg is a DPT who also has a masters in psychology. We discussed his reasoning for obtaining a psychology degree and shared stories on the importance of clinicians understanding psychology principles. One of my favorite episodes thus far! Go check out his website at www.psychologyforthebody.com.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Elise Cantu who is The Onco PT! Elise is a physical therapist clinician & educator who is passionate about oncology practice. She is eager to educate generalist clinicians in how to evaluate and manage individuals with cancer. We shared some great, thought-provoking and emotionally driven stories. Such a great conversation! You can find her on all social media as @theoncopt. You can also listen to her podcast - The Onco PT and send her an email at [email protected]

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Bill Egan, a long time colleague AND my former MSK professor from Temple DPT. Bill shares his experience coming out of the Army and starting as a civilian therapist. We discuss the difficulties that students and new professionals face when transitioning from clinic to classroom. We also discussed the barriers of insurance reimbursement and upward mobility in the profession. Great episode, and a great time catching up with Bill!

In this episode, I sat down with 2 DPT faculty members, Dr. Mike O'Hara and Dr. Mike Steimling to discuss the importance of clinical education and mentorship. Clinical education is one of the least regulated portions of healthcare education and often times, clinical instructors are not prepared to be in this role. We discuss how clinicians can learn the fundamentals of pedagogy to ensure they are providing the student with the best learning experience. A great discussion to lead into their upcoming CEU course on Sat, Jun 19 from 9am-12pm EST - Paying it Forward: The Why, What, & How to Mentoring Students & Young Clinicians. See you there!

In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with one of our key educators, Dr. Lance Mabry. He is an assistant professor in the DPT program at Highpoint University and Teaching Primary Care/Imaging and Professionalism & Leadership. In this episode, we cover:

- Dr. Mabry's background in the Marines and Air Force

- Why imaging is important, especially for physical therapists

- The current stance on physical therapists ordering imaging in the military and civilian sectors

- RHE's MSK Imaging course series

We got to nearly a full hour of recording and I realized we needed more time! We're going to plan on a part 2 episode to dive deeper into this topics!

Contact Dr. Mabry at [email protected] or on LinkedIn