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Ep. 175 - SPT Sports Performance and Dad Life During Covid-19 Sep 09, 2020

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In this episode we chat with 3rd year SPT Alex Gett, a former baseball player turned Strength and Conditioning Coach turned SPT and now Podcast Host. Alex takes us through his journey to Physical Therapy beginning with his career in baseball. He provides insight into his mindset that helped him achieve his goals, how he balanced all of his obligations as a student with his family life. For those of you wanting to take your DPT and pursue a career geared towards helping athletes reach their potential, this episode is for you. Alex closes with advice to current SPT's currently enduring the road bumps associated with the current pandemic.

Instagram: @prst_pt

Podcast: The Performance Rehabilitation and Strength Training Podcast

Website: agprst.weebly.com

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

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Ep. 174 - Should SPT's and CI's Get Paid on Clinical Rotations? Sep 06, 2020

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In this episode of GRADitude we delve into the controversial topic of whether or not SPT's should be paid (or at a minimum have reduced tuition) and whether CI's should be paid during clinical rotations. You might want to be sitting down for this one as we know there are many strong opinions out there. Gabby and Sarah announce the results of the polling questions from the GRADitude Instagram regarding this topic and they each discuss how their respective programs handle tuition during clinicals. What are your thoughts on the matter?

Want to apply for or donate to the GRADitude scholarship?

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

Ep. 173- Journey to Pediatric Sports Residency (w/ Dr. Alissa Geipel) Sep 02, 2020

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Alissa Geipel, a Pediatric Sports Physical Therapist. A culmination of an ACL tear, getting more involved in sports, and tutoring led her to the PT profession. Alissa obtained her biochemistry degree during undergrad. Having to expand from a molecular level to a gross level during graduate school was a big adjustment. However, her background also allowed her to have a more complete understanding of how the body works. We discuss the process of applying for a residency program, the different residency tracks that are available, and how she became interested in a residency. She shares the differences between a typical week of PT school versus a week of residency. We wrap up the episode with Alissa’s advice for current PT students.

Instagram: @alissageipel_sportspt

Email: alissa.geipel@gmail.com

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

Ep. 172 - Morning Commutes Aug 30, 2020

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In this episode of GRADitude we talk about the logistical adventure (or nightmare) of getting to work aka...the morning commute. If you are commuting like we are to your clinical rotation, this episode is for you! We discuss music recommendations and podcasts ranging from PT specific podcasts to dogs! Enjoy our lighthearted chat with some coffee and your phone so you can start downloading these recommendations for your own commute. Safe driving!

If you would like to donate or apply to the GRADitude Scholarship, use the link below.

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

Ep. 171- YouTube and Business Building as a PTA (w/ Antonio Sanson) Aug 26, 2020

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In this episode we chat with Antonio Sanson, PTA, and clinic co-founder. Reading books about PT and having a sister as PT, led him to PTA school while deciding what he wanted to do with his life. He shares how his first semester of PTA school went and what the layout of his school entailed. After graduation, he worked in the same clinic as his sister, starting as a tech until he completed his licensure exam. Antonio started recording videos on his iPhone about the profession and common questions he was asked about being a PTA for a YouTube channel. This opened the door to other video editing opportunities such as being on the MPTA communication committee. He shares how he started a PT business with his sister and shares tips on saving money when expanding a clinic. We wrap up the episode with advice for current PT or PTA students.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AntonioSanson

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

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Ep. 170 - The GRADitude Scholarship 2.0 Aug 23, 2020

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In this episode we chat about our clinical rotations, wildlife, and then a wee bit more wildlife (Steve Irwin would be proud). More importantly we discuss Round 2.0 of our GRADitude Scholarship. Based on our personal experiences, there are just not enough scholarships out there for SPT's! Additionally, the ones that are out there may require extensive hoops to jump through and may have a laundry list of eligibility requirements that you may or may not satisfy to even apply. We digress. To help you all out on your #journeytodebtfree, we are setting the goal to raise $10,000 which will be divided up into at least three scholarships for SPT's (all the money we raise will be put towards the scholarship fund, so if we raise more, those scholarships will be a bit heftier). If you would like to donate directly, we have a Gofundme set up at the below link. This link also has all the details for those who would like to apply for the scholarship.

Gofundme/How to Apply and Eligibility: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graditude-scholarship-for-pt-students

Ep. 169- Fresh SPT From City to Small Town (w/ Isabelle) Aug 19, 2020

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In this episode we chat with Isabelle, a second-year DPT student. Isabelle majored in Kinesiology during undergrad and took an introduction to PT course during her freshman year. Both of these experiences solidified her interest in PT. Isabelle discusses being waitlisted at multiple programs and getting accepted from her last interview. She shares adjusting from a large undergraduate school to a small graduate program. She talks about how her first semester went and what helped her the most with taking practical exams for the first time. Maintaining a fitness routine, planning everything out, and focusing on her future clinical helped Isabelle remain motivated when her program had to transition to online classes. Isabelle has aspirations of working with the pediatric population in a small town after graduation. She wraps up the episode with advice for DPT students starting classes during a pandemic.

Instagram: @justadptstudent

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Ep. 168 - Preparing for Long Term Clinical Rotations Aug 16, 2020

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New adventures have begun for our hosts! Sarah has just moved down to sunny Florida to commence a long term inpatient clinical rotation and offers some tips for those embarking on similar journeys. Gabby and Sarah discuss lessons learned for those beginning clinical rotations, aide positions, or those entering a clinical setting for shadowing hours. Be sure to join us live on Friday afternoons in our Student Physical Therapy Facebook Group to engage with our hosts in real time, ask questions, and admire Sarah's new change of scenery!

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graditude/support

Ep. 167- Physical Therapist Turned Digital Media Entrepreneur and Speaker (w/ Dr. Ben Fung) Aug 12, 2020

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Ben Fung, Physical Therapist and co-founder of Recharge and UpDoc Media. Ben discusses how working as an engineer led him to a career shift toward PT. Ben shares his experience during DPT school and how he thinks the education system should change to adapt post pandemic. After graduation, he worked in the hospital setting but was left wanting more. He took a meeting with the CEO of the hospital in hopes of advancement but was challenged to get his MBA in order to do more. Ben elaborates on shifting from a PT to an entrepreneur and speaker. He shares his business endeavors and wraps up the episode with advice for current DPT students.

Instagram: @drbenfung

Website: https://www.updocmedia.com/

Text: 470-ben-fung

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Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graditude/support

Ep. 166 - Take a Moment to Appreciate Your Growth! Aug 09, 2020

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Don't get caught in the mindset of "I will be happy if [insert laundry list of hopes, dreams, and goals]." All to often we fall victim to this thought pattern, never allowing ourselves to be truly happy until we accomplish the next thing... and then the next thing. It comes as no surprise that there will always be a "next thing." So, celebrate the victories no matter how small, give yourself some grace, and TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE YOUR GROWTH! You all have come so far and you have adapted and overcome so many challenges, especially in recent times. Don't forget to give yourselves some credit.

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