Life After Fellowship: Giving Back to the Profession

Today we’re joined by Liam Globensky, Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation and a newly graduated fellow from the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning. Liam’s passion is clear: fellowship is not the finish line—it’s the launch pad for teaching, mentoring, advocating, and elevating the profession.In this episode, Liam discusses:Why post-professional opportunities matter more than everHow early-career fellows can “raise the tide” for PT practiceThe importance of giving back through mentorship, leadership, and serviceHis joint presentation with his wife on orthopedic screening of pelvic floor dysfunctionPractical ways clinicians can integrate pelvic floor awareness into orthopedic examsHow new clinicians can shape the future of the professionKey Takeaways:Fellowship is a platform for service, not a credential to sit onGrowth continues through advocacy, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaborationOrthopedic clinicians play an important role in screening pelvic floor dysfunctionThe profession rises when clinicians invest in the next generationEarly-career PTs can be leaders today—not just “someday”