503. Kim Varnado's Journey to Program Director in Physical Therapy Education Part 2

In part 2 of this 2 part series, Dr. Kim Varnado discusses her vision for the future of physical therapy education and the profession. She emphasizes the need for innovative approaches in academia and shares her insights on equitable grading practices, community development, and empowering communities through education. Dr. Varnado explores the importance of collaborations between academia, business owners, and communities to drive positive change in healthcare.Key themes in the conversation revolve around promoting leadership in physical therapy, advocating for effective research methodologies, and fostering partnerships with communities. Dr. Varnado's vision encompasses a holistic approach to education, incorporating service learning, advocacy, and practical skills development for students entering the field.Key Takeaways:- Dr. Varnado emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of education and implementing equitable grading practices.- She advocates for community development initiatives to empower residents and create meaningful partnerships in healthcare.- Collaboration between academia, business owners, and communities is pivotal for advancing the profession and maximizing positive outcomes.- The episode explores the significance of leadership development, research methodologies, and service learning in enhancing physical therapy education.- Dr. Varnado highlights the need for empowering individuals through education and leveraging partnerships to address healthcare disparities effectively.Feel free to reach out to Dr Varndo at the following resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-varnado-pt-dpt-dhsc-ocs-faaompt-71a6698/https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyvarnado/https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.varnado/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.