By joining forces with other stakeholders, we can collectively work toward enhancing the overall quality of health care and public health outcomes. Our profession aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies to empower physical therapists to embrace innovation, address DEI issues, and drive positive change within the industry.
Emmanuel B. John, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, MPH, delivered the fourth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture, "Without Us, We Are Not Complete: Proffering Pragmatic Solutions to Combating the Costs to Society of the Lack of Diversity and Representation in the Profession of Physical Therapy" on June 15, 2023.
Immediately following the lecture, a panel discussion featured:
- Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT (moderator), assistant professor of physical therapy at Methodist University and an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties board-certified clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy.
- Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FAPTA, professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
- Barnette Keitt, PTA, MHA, acute care rehab supervisor at Prisma Health Tuomey.
- Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT, private practice owner in Macon, Georgia.
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About the Lecturer
Emmanuel B. John is professor and dean at the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions School of Nursing and Health Professions at York College of Pennsylvania and a visiting professor to Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
John serves or has served in leadership roles for several professional organizations, including secretary and member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (2018-22). He also is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, and executive director of the Nigeria Physiotherapy Network.
About the Lecture
The Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture is co-sponsored by the Physical Therapy Learning Institute, American Academy of Physical Therapy, National Association of Black Physical Therapists, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, APTA Academy of Education, and APTA. This lecture is held annually around Juneteenth.
