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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, PTJ Student Social Media Lead Gaylan Randle interviews Shannon Richardson, PT, DPT, EdD, and Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, about what inspired the transition from traditional grading practices to equitable grading practices at the College of Saint Mary DPT program. Richardson and Varnado discuss what they have learned from the experience, the long-term impact on learner retention, and recommendations for institutions interested in implementing a similar practice.

Richardson and Varnado are co-authors of the article "Equitable Grading Practices in Physical Therapist Education: A Case Report," which was recently published as part of the education focus for the PTJ Featured Collection for Health Disparities in Rehabilitation.

Read the article on the PTJ website.

Our Speakers

Gaylan Randle is a DPT student at Bowling Green State University and the PTJ social media student lead.

Shannon Richardson, PT, DPT, EdD, is an assistant professor of physical therapy at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Neb.

Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, is an associate professor of physical therapy and the director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Neb.