In this episode of PT Outcast, Eric Robertson and Carly Lochala are joined by Elise Ruckert and Libby Krause of Trellis Ed to discuss the landscape of faculty development in education, sharing personal stories and experiences that highlight the challenges and opportunities in teaching. They explore the evolution of faculty development, the importance of mentorship, and the need for ongoing professional development. The conversation emphasizes the role of community in enhancing teaching practices and the ethical considerations surrounding adjunct faculty training. The episode concludes with reflections on morale and resilience in academia, advocating for a culture that values teaching and learning.

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Elise Ruckert, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS is Assoc Prof at USC, Director DPT Mentor Program, Chair Education Research Lab, involved in multiple Academy of Education initiatives including National Prof Dev Committee and Clinical Educator Excellence Task Force. Involved in Neurologic residency leadership and mentoring for nearly 20 years. Currently editor of 3rd edition of Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy: from Classroom to Clinic text.

Libby Krause, PT, DPT, NCS is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at USC. Libby is a PT by training who has used her degree and other experience to find a place in the world of PT education and instructional design. Co-founder of Trellis Ed, educator development and instructional design.

A special collaborative podcast with the Movement and Climate Change podcast and PT Outcast. Paige Enfinger and Katherine Hendry, DPT students at Emory University and podcast hosts, Zach Walson, PT, DPT, OCS, who serves as Head of Clinical at Second Door Health, and Josh Engles, a PhD student at MIT join the discussion.

This thought-provoking conversation explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, with a special focus on physical therapy. Perspectives from AI safety and interpretability, clinical practice, and academia share their perspectives on AI's game-changing potential while addressing ethical challenges and bias concerns. The discussion examines practitioners' responsibility to educate patients about AI tools and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks as AI rapidly evolves.

Speakers also tackle the environmental costs of AI development, how these technologies might address—or worsen—healthcare disparities, and questions of liability when using AI in treatment decisions. Join us as we reflect on this potentially society altering technology!

Link to: Movement and Climate Change Podcast

In this episode of PT Outcast, Dr. Jim Gordon reflects on his 50-year career in physical therapy, discussing the evolution of the profession, the importance of understanding its history, and the future of primary care within physical therapy. He emphasizes the need for a strong academic foundation in physical therapy education, highlighting the role of research and clinical practice in shaping future practitioners. Dr. Gordon also addresses the challenges faced by new educational programs and the shift towards a vocational training model.

In this conversation, Jim Gordon and Eric Robertson discuss the current state and future of physical therapy education. They explore the challenges facing academic programs, the importance of maintaining high standards, and the need for innovation and critical thinking in training future physical therapists. Gordon emphasizes the necessity of excellence in the profession and reflects on the inspiring qualities of the next generation of therapists, while also considering the legacy of leadership in the field.