DPT/PTA programs - the answer is increased diversity amongst the students AND increased representation amongst faculty and leadership AND white allyship.
I promise only focusing on the "numbers" in each cohort isn't going to get you anywhere close to where you want to be.
If you’re “tired of seeing and talking about race” on social media and want to return to “normal” you are getting the TINIESTTT window into what it’s like to be a minority ALL. THE. TIME.
CONSTANTLY fielding racist questions. CONSTANTLY being asked for all the solutions. 🧵
In her place, we are excited to welcome Briana Scott, PT, DPT, author of “Pressure: A Commentary on the Black Physical Therapy Student Experience,” available on the APTA Pulse Blog. See you Sunday!
DM me questions for Sunday’s FB live on allyship in DEI (via @APTAStudents page)
You have my word that I will keep your identity anonymous and will ask the question on your behalf
Let the 4 of us put ourselves out there. Let us do the hard work. All you have to do...is show up.
Here’s the May FL CA update. Please draw special attn to the last item listed for the @APTAStudents#XChange chat on an extremely important topic. The flyer with hyperlinks is available here: https://t.co/abGNxzZHxv
#Advocacywins
This is why I am grateful for a voice.
RC 9-20 failed in #APTAHOD by 83-302.
Remember that your voice is as powerful as you use it.
I am not JUST a student.
Grateful for the leadership of this delegation to represent me