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The DPT Expedition
by The DPT Expedition
Welcome to the DPT Expedition! We discuss our dynamic experiences and perspectives as we traverse the physical therapy landscape as young, black physical therapy students. Not only will we be detailing our journey through PT school, but we'll be addressing those hard to have conversations. Bridging real issues with real discussions.
Episodes
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Clinical Experience #1 Reflection
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang have a discussion about their first full time clinical experiences. They go over what they liked about each place, the things they learned about themselves, and the suggestions or improvements they felt could better their learning and clinical expertise....
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Off The Clock with Paul Ochieng and Karl Bourne Jr
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with Karl Bourne Jr and Paul Ochieng, entrepreneurs, and hosts of the Off the Clock Podcast. We discuss everything from being in and applying to PT school, the importance of having goals, and what it took for them to get to where they are now.…
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Black History Month: Honoring Our Trailblazers
In this episode of the DPT Expedition, AJ, Damian, and Farimang indulge in a special Black History Month episode dedicated to three inspiring PTs of color that were trailblazers in the profession. This episode highlights their triumph through adversity and the amazing accomplishments they…
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No Wasted Movements - Mayo Onakoya
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with Pre PT and entrepreneur Mayo Onakoya. He is the owner of multiple businesses and an exercise physiologist. Mayo gives countless gems and insight into how he runs his businesses and how PT intertwines with it. He truly exemplifies no wasted...
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A New Era?
In this episode AJ, Damian, and Farimang discuss the new look in the white house and what the inauguration signified for them. They discuss their thoughts on the hopes for the next 4 years, the ugliness the country still refuses to admit exists, and the historical new era of a female Vice...
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Welcome Back!!!
In this episode of the DPT Expedition, AJ, Damian, and Farimang welcome everyone to the new year of 2021. The episode begins with a quick update on where they are at in their PT journey. They discuss what has been going on during the break, hopes for the new year, and what is to come this year on...
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LGBTQ+ Allyship
On this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang discuss the topic of gender identification and allyship. The crew is joined for a roundtable discussion by Sam Yarbrough, Derek Garza, Rachel Privett, and Josh Minoza, who were all gracious enough to share their experiences, advice, and shed light on the...
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New Grad PT Interview Pearls With Dr. CJ Mimee
On this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with the wonderful DPT CJ Mimee, founder and owner of Velona Health PLLC. She dives into navigating job salaries and proper environments for new PT grads, and the challenges that they may face. There are so many helpful and insightful pearls of...
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Standing On Equal Footing With Lauren Cruz
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with their their wonderful classmate Lauren Cruz to discuss the difficulties and circumstances that systemic misogyny and sexism have in the workplace and social climate. This conversation was just a small taste of some of the issues faced within...
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The Value of Support Systems With Alex Sharpe
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with student PT Alex Sharpe, discussing her first-year experiences, new adjustments, and the importance of support systems through the process. She has a bright future ahead of her and this episode is filled with very relatable experiences that...
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Grow Now, Stand Tall Later - Darren Chew
In this episode, AJ, Damian, & Farimang sit down with the infamous Dr. Darren Chew and discuss all things PT. Many knowledge gems and crazy stories are shared during this episode which only highlights the amazing PT Darren will be. Don't forget to tune in weekly for new episodes on Mondays at 12...
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The Journey Thus Far
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang catch the audience up on the new changes to campus life during hands-on lab skills due to Covid-19. They discuss new protocols, outlooks on the Fall semester, what they are looking forward to, as well as changes they have seen in the past couple of months...
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Allyship Roundtable
In this episode of the DPT expedition, AJ, Damian, and Farimang sit down with fellow classmates and allies Geroge Dechello, Pete Erhardt, Chelsea Sheldon, Amanda Small, Allie Triola, Eliel Van Buren to discuss a different outlook and perspective on current events. We dive into social issues…
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Keyonni The Studentpreneur
In this episode AJ, Damian, and Farimang are joined by special guest 3rd year PT student Keyonni Adams! She joins the cast to discuss her reason for entering the profession of Physical Therapy and her venture into student entrepreneurship. Do not miss out on this inspiring episode, and tune in...
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Root of Mistrust: The Untold History of American Healthcare
In this episode AJ, Damian, and Farimang look into the mistrust with health care in the black community and dive into the history of where this mistrust has originated. It is an eye-opening episode with a lot of factual historic moments highlighted to illuminate why people feel comfortable…
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The Time Management Conundrum
In this episode AJ, Damian, and Farimang discuss the undefeated concept of time and how the importance of time management in Physical Therapy school. They also discuss the changes they each have seen in their time management methods pre-pandemic, and during the pandemic. Have you used your time...
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Pandemic Controversies
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang discuss several controversial "hypocritical" stances people have taken in regards to the country's response to the national covid-19 pandemic. Join in to hear their perspectives and ideas on what may be attributing to these controversial topics and…
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Online PT School: Is this the new norm?
In this episode, AJ, Damian, and Farimang discuss the new reality of Physical Therapy School as the curriculum has moved to an online structure amidst the pandemic affecting the country. They all give their own personal pros and cons of the online curriculum telling how this new step has affected...
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Mental Health: The Unspoken Battle
In Episode 5 of the DPT Expedition, AJ, Damian, and Farimang give their perspectives on why the discussion of mental health is such a "taboo" subject among the black community, as well as dive into the importance of mental well being not only for health care providers, but patients alike. This…
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Racial Reality and Health Care
In this episode of the DPT Expedition, AJ, Damian and Farimang dive deep into the importance of diversity in healthcare, personal experiences growing up as black kids and men in America and overall thoughts on the state of the U.S. at this moment in time. This was a real, emotional conversation,...
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Farimang Touray Jr : From Alaska to PT Student in Boston
In episode 3, we meet our last cohost Farimang Touray Jr. He shares his journey to PT school, adjusting to a new city and his experience so far as a PT student. He wraps it up with his thoughts on the future of PT. Tune in, subscribe and let us know what you want to hear moving forward....
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Damian Johnson: From the Tech world to physical therapy
In episode 2 we meet cohost Damian Johnson. He shares his journey to PT from the tech world. He also talks about how he utilized his gap year to prepare for his comeback to the DPT class of 2022. He ends the podcast with changes he would like to see from the profession moving forward. Tune in,...
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AJ Atkinson: From Forensic Criminology to Physical Therapy
Welcome to episode 1 of the DPT Expedition! We are excited to finally launch as this has been something the three of us have been talking about for months. Now its live and its happening! In this episode, co host Aj Atkinson, gives us a glimpse into his journey to PT school, his experiences and...
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Intro to the crew
What's up everybody, welcome to the DPT Expedition! This is our newest project, explaining our experiences as black physical therapy students.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the DPT Expedition! We discuss our dynamic experiences and perspectives as we traverse the physical therapy landscape as young, black physical therapy students. Not only will we be detailing our journey through PT school, but we'll be addressing those hard to have conversations. Bridging real issues with real discussions.
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Welcome to the DPT Expedition! We discuss our dynamic experiences and perspectives as we traverse the physical therapy landscape as young, black physical therapy students. Not only will we be detailing our journey through PT school, but we'll be addressing those hard to have conversations. Bridging...
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