Category: Professional Issues

Background As I worked my way through my physical therapy studies here at UNC, I grew interests in areas of administration and management. I think exploring new ways of improving job satisfaction for Physical Therapists and other healthcare workers is … Read more

Background On my very first clinical rotation in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, my CI and I were referred a patient following a rotator cuff tear. In the first appointment, the patient told us that she previously had been seen … Read more

Ashley Sanchez, SPT & Rachel Sledge, SPT Background: Our shared passion for geriatrics emerged while collaborating as partners on a business project for the “Managing Contemporary Practice” course. As we both demonstrated a shared professional interest in working with older … Read more

Ashley Sanchez, SPT & Rachel Sledge, SPT Background: Our shared passion for geriatrics emerged while collaborating as partners on a business project for the “Managing Contemporary Practice” course. As we both demonstrated a shared professional interest in working with older … Read more

By: Sam Ward Background As the two Neuro STEP UP scholars for the class of 2021, Bri Colello and I decided to pursue a capstone project together, in some way related to people with multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis … Read more

Exploring the Transition Experience from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Systems from the Perspective of Individuals with Disabilities: Project Description   Amy Thomas, PT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill DPT Capstone Project 2021   BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As a home-based … Read more

Recruitment Strategies for Under-Represented Minority Students in Physical Therapy Deanna Sipes, SPT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill PHYT 854 Capstone 2019   Background I have always had a passion for diversity and inclusion, with a growing focus in … Read more

Health for the People- A Website for Discussing Healthcare Issues with All Stakeholders Keeli Tritz, SPT, ATC   Background:  My inspiration for Health for the People came from our very first semester in PT school when we took a class … Read more

The Prevalence of Implicit Biases in Practicing Physical Therapists and Strategies for Improvement By: Bria Dunn, SPT Background My interest in implicit bias is a multifaceted one reflecting both personal and professional experiences. As a black woman, I have experienced microaggressions … Read more

Addressing the Blind Spots: Strategies to Address and Combat Implicit Biases By: Jennell McIntosh, SPT Background: My interest in healthcare disparities and ways to address them really sparked during my undergraduate career and my passion grew during my time as … Read more