Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of physical therapy has taken many challenges. During this video, you will comprehend the path that the physical therapy profession has taken to reach its current position.
Charlene Portee, PT, PhD, fellow of the American Academy of Physical Therapy, delivered the second Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, "The Road to Success: Are We Ready to Change Direction?" on June 17, 2021.
Immediately following the lecture is a live panel discussion including:
- Kai Kennedy, PT, DPT (moderator), associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of California, San Francisco.
- Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy, and clinical assistant professor at Winston-Salem State University.
- Leon Anderson III, PT, MOMT, president of Sports and Spine Physical Therapy, Ohio and North Carolina.
- Rachel Herron, PT, DPT, chair of the APTA Washington Special Committee for DEI and physical therapist at Northwest Wellness, Federal Way, Washington.
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About the Lecturer
Charlene Portee, PT, PhD, is the dean of the College of Health Sciences, interim director of the Physical Therapy Department, and a tenured associate professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Alabama State University. She is a charter member and fellow of the American Academy of Physical Therapy and served as their president for nine years.
About the Lecture
The Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture is cosponsored by the Physical Therapy Learning Institute, American Academy of Physical Therapy, National Association of Black Physical Therapists, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, the APTA Academy of Education, and APTA. This lecture is held annually around Juneteenth.
The inaugural lecture was delivered by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on July 1, 2020, and featured a related panel discussion.
