454. Student Perspective on Leadership in Physical Therapy Education with Dr. Brooke Pantano and Dr. Carolina Marrero Rodriguez

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, Dr. Brooke Pantano and Dr. Carolina Marrero Rodriguez discuss the importance of student leadership in physical therapy education. They share their personal journeys and how they became involved in leadership roles. They emphasize the value of getting involved early and the opportunities that come with it. They also discuss the challenges and barriers to student involvement in leadership and the need for more accessible higher education.Key Takeaways:- Getting involved in leadership roles as a student provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.- It is never too early or too late to start getting involved in leadership.- Leadership roles in the APTA and other organizations allow students to network and connect with professionals in the field.- Financial barriers and the high cost of education are significant challenges for students pursuing physical therapy.- Students should consider the impact they can have on the profession and the importance of advocating for change.Feel free to reach out to Dr. Pantano at: https://twitter.com/brooke_dpthttps://www.instagram.com/brookep_dpt/Feel free to reach out to Dr. Carolina Marrero Rodriguez at:https://twitter.com/dpt_carolinahttps://www.instagram.com/dpt_carolinaSpecial thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.