Learn about the importance of representation, Sankofa, and trustworthiness in the physical therapy profession. Explore how these factors are crucial in establishing the intervention needed for diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, fellow of the American Academy of Physical Therapy and Catherine Worthingham fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, delivered the third Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, "DEI Fatigue? RST is the Intervention (Representation, Sankofa, and Trustworthiness)" on June 16, 2022.
Immediately following the virtual lecture was a panel discussion by the following individuals:
- Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC (moderator), inaugural assistant director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and assistant professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Emmanuel B. John, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, MPH, associate professor and chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Chapman University, in Irvine, California.
- Tim Vidale, PT, DPT, MBA, CEO of Momentous Sports Medicine in Washington, D.C.
- Adrienne N. Pinckney, PT, DPT, PhD, associate director of clinical education and assistant professor of instruction, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, in Newark.
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About the Lecturer
Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, is a clinical professor at Baylor University in the Physical Therapy Department. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in oncologic physical therapy and a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She also is the founder and executive director of the Ujima Institute and Foundation.
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.
