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Spilling the DPTea

Solo flying interview style episodes for physical therapy students at any level of professional/ post-professional training to listen and engage with hot topics you wish you had learned in academia. Weekly episodes include practical information on topics concerning professional issues, psycho-social aspects and challenges of physical therapy practice and shallow to deep dives on healthcare management and leadership. All delivered with comedic relief and story telling to remind you we are all human. This is your one stop shop to receive doses of encouragement and motivation through interview format to improve your physical therapy clout! Hosted by Ryan McConnell, assistant professor teaching at both entry and post-professional levels while continuing my own journey through a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy. Special interests include psycho-social variables to predict outcomes, social determinants of health, manual therapy, dry needling, orthopedics, private practice management, venting, inventing, advocating, inspiring and fun.

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SPT to DPT... Tips and Tricks for the New Grad with Jenna Gourlay

November 11, 2020 • Ryan McConnell • Season 2 • Episode 2

Hosts Trevor Claridge, Morgan Hutchinson, Taylor Jacobs, Elyse Mann interview physical therapist Dr. Jenna Gourlay. Jenna graduated from Rutgers University in 2014 and went on to complete the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program where she continues her involvement acting as a mentor for the current residents. Jenna has continued her education through the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, the Functional Movement Systems, dry needling, neuroscience of pain education, and spinal manipulation. Jenna is also interested in teaching and acts as an adjunct professor at the University of Evansville. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, the New York Giants, and ice cream. Dr. Gourlay partners with Dr. Phil Plisky at the University of Evansville in operating a blog called “The Professional Rebellion.” Their blog is a place where topic discussions range from burnout to getting your dream job which are all super relevant topics for new graduates. We will be discussing with her a variety of important topics, including interview tips and learning how to choose the right company for you, burnout, work-life balance, student-loan debt, and many other things. Click the link to listen and hear more about this episode.

Check out the following link to learn more of what Jenna and Dr. Plisky are doing at:

https://www.physiorebellion.com/

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