“My name is Lindsay, and I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill DPT program in 2018. My journey into this profession began far earlier than most and has been full of ups and downs. I was born with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy...” https://t.co/gMBxZOofrx #ptlookslikeme#pelvicfloorPT
“My experience as a physical therapist has been very rewarding. It is very fulfilling to have such an impactful job, and I go home everyday knowing I have made a positive and tangible difference in my patient’s lives...”
#ptlookslikeme https://t.co/3HsFivhxRr
"A lot of Latino patients don’t trust when they are told to participate in a study because maybe they think they’re going to be the first one or that they won’t get the right medication, but having more Latino doctors... https://t.co/swziT5zqUQ
“I come from a family rooted in healthcare. Being raised by a single mother of three, all I knew was hard work and caring for others. For me, exercise was always an escape from reality and a way I could find out...” https://t.co/KvnSAoE5dS #PTLooksLikeMe
"Scholarships in undergrad and, of course the diversity scholarships in PT school, helped me be where I’m at today,” says #uncpt student Chris Lane. Read Chris's story: https://t.co/QiAolzkq5M
"Physical therapy has so far been a very rewarding profession for me, as I have been able to make impactful changes on the lives of others. I also take pride in being a minority in this field...” https://t.co/OcA0QSSkmX #PTLooksLikeMe
“My name is Leslie Sierra-Arévalo and I am an athletic trainer, and first year PT student at UNC Chapel Hill. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and my brother and I are the first generation....” https://t.co/QfKctOCb15 #DPTLooksLikeMe#HispanicPTs#LatinxPTs
“I love my PT setting(the farm)where I provide hippotherapy, a PT strategy that uses the 3D movement provided by a moving horse/pony. It’s effective in developing balance, strength and joint mobility....”
https://t.co/ysAQ43JCDO #DPTLooksLikeMe#Hippotherapy#WhereDoPTsWork?
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Student, you will need mentors to succeed at every time of your career. Some will be brought to you, others will appear at your periphery. If anyone puts you down in any way, FIRE THEM. If they guide and encourage you, DON'T LET GO. Be brave in asking people to be your #mentor.
“My name is Jennell McIntosh, I received my DPT from UNC-Chapel Hill Aug2018. Before I started PT school, I had NEVER met a PT who looked like me. I continue to be the only PT who looks like me in the health system I currently work at...” https://t.co/is5zGWfbrS #PTLooksLikeMe
“Until I bring to light and hold myself accountable for my own racist tendencies, I am contributing to racism in health care...Though implicit bias is unconscious by definition, it is a treatable condition." #ImplicitBias
There’s a huge difference between diversity and equity. Diversity is getting everyone in the room. Equity is making sure each person has what they need to be successful there.
Equity without diversity is unfair.
Diversity without equity is inhumane.
We desperately need both.
Thank you for the feedback! Changed the name to PTLooksLikeMe to include all involved in Physical Therapy not just DPTs!! Super excited to start posting, be on the lookout for first post coming this week! #PTLooksLikeMe
Be on the look out for posts coming soon highlighting diverse Physical Therapists and all the cool settings PT’s work in!
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#DPTLooksLikeMe#ptsofcolor… https://t.co/NeL6poEWJC