The Post-Doc PT Experience

Where was your mind halfway into residency? See this world through Dr. Cody Ballay's eyes, as he takes us inside the mind of an Ortho Resident. Cody is undergoing residency at The Ohio State University (also where he got his DPT from) and played baseball/completed his undergraduate studies at Malone University.

Ever royally fail at life? Us too. Get Nick's biggest take aways from fellowship and our ever growing argument for the value of residency/fellowship training.

Julia is back and better than ever! She is new and improved and The Post-Doc PT Experience is proud to have witnessed her transformation first-hand. Julia currently works for the University of Pennsylvania as a physical therapist and is currently studying for the orthopedic specialist examination. Tune in to hear about Julia's reflections on residency and where it took her career. We apologize in advance for the technical difficulties with this episode.

This episode features Nick's take aways from the annual manual therapy conference. We apply these lessons to PT practice in our differing clinical contexts.

This episode with both your co-hosts is chock full of reflections from the past couple weeks as well as great conversation (in our opinion) about landing your dream job and education.

Zach is now finishing his Orthopedic Residency with Jefferson University and joins us to look back on his experience. He shares his favorite and not-so-favorite things about residency training, he discusses the difference between "years of experience" and "clinical experiences", and then our conversation somehow ends up in the world of the current state of physical therapy practice. Tune into this episode for a free advertisement of what residency training can do for you. Tell all your friends and classmates! Reach out to us on social media and we'd love to have you on the show!

We are back folks (and with a great episode)! Nick and I have both been busy personally and professionally as we are currently undergoing transitionary phases of our careers. Listen to Nick talk about his newest opportunity, but even more importantly listen for where this conversation goes. We discuss how residency/fellowship might position you to be a leader in the field, we discuss how "clinical experience" is only as good as your experiences, we discuss some interesting new data in the world of what residency/fellowship trained clinicians do with their careers. This episode is a real doozy with lots to be learned. Please reach out to us if you agree or disagree with anything we discussed. We'd love to have you on our show and learn from you.

Should you wait to do a Residency or just do it right out of PT school? Matt Pomeroy, PT, DPT, OCS offers his unique perspective on this age old question as well as many more knowledge bombs in this week's episode. Matt is a residency trained Physical Therapist at Children's Hospital Colorado as well as a TA in the University of Colorado's PT Department.

You ever get frustrated with treating [chronic pain]? In a rut right now professionally? Give this episode a listen. Featuring: two newly minted Orthopedic Clinical Specialists

Toilet talk eh? It was an idea that sprung while sitting on the ceramic throne and it sparked much of this episode's conversation. Tune in for a peak at where Nick and myself are at with our clinical practice. Do we pursue opportunities to add tools to our tool box or do we need to work more on being systematic with our approach? Is it okay to "slack off" after post-doc training? What lessons were learned this week? - These are just some of the topics explored in this episode.

This is residency working at its finest! Dr. York has grown so much. She is now 2/3rds of the way done Orthopedic Residency at The Ohio State University. Listen back to episode #9 and hear for yourself. Join our conversation about lessons learned, both the positives and negatives, and what the future holds for this bright clinician.

Dr. Lombardo exudes passion. You heard from him waaaay back when he was just starting residency at NYIT (episode 11). Hear from the man again after 6 months of residency training. Hear his trials, tribulations, successes, failures. Antonio bears it all with Nick in this first take of the Residency Update series. Hope you enjoy and maybe learn something along the way.

Dig into our current perspectives on how Nick's Fellowship is going as well as Matt's new experience as a CI.

Think about this... you are an Agent of Change. Its at the core of being a PT and the thing that best describes what we do on a daily basis. But how do we become better at facilitating this arduous journey that change is? If you can get through some of the more boring CI and job related talk in the beginning, you'll get to see us explore just that: through the eyes of post-doc's. Hope you enjoy, I know we did!

#36 is all about the way we communicate. Let's be real, our podcast sucked when we first started and it probably has only gotten a little better. This episode is a bit of a reflection on our growth as communicators and how this is improving the show and our patient interactions. The communication continues to flow into the Clinical Instructor role and how to approach being a CI. AND SOMEHOW, the conversation picked up where last week left off but this time we hear Nick's bold opinions on the role of residency training.

The question without an answer: Is the residency track better than the non-residency track? Laura Scheirer, PT, DPT joins the show to discuss her experiences about life as a clinician after choosing the non-residency track. This was an eye-opening conversation about different paths coming to a similar point. Which path is better? The answer remains to be determined. Give this episode a listen and let us know your thoughts! We would love to continue the conversation and hopefully get closer to an answer to this question.

"Soft skills" are not soft, they are a hard science. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Emotional Intelligence. Christine Ulses PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS joins the show to talk about this paradigm shift, her Sports Residency, and ultimately her passion for progressing Leadership/Emotional Intelligence in PT education. Christine received her DPT from Duke University, completed her Sports Residency at The Ohio State University, and is now pursuing her Doctorate in Education at The Ohio State University.

"Don't get lost in the sauce." Residency can throw a lot at you. Hear our experience and insights into the first 3-6 months of life after residency. In this episode we cover topics such as motivation, simplifying patient care, the value of post-doc training, and then dive into more chronic pain discussion. We hope you enjoy. Can you relate?? Come on the show and discuss with us!

How does Chronic Pain come about? When does it really start? Early Physical Health Literacy is one factor that can play a large role in this. Matt Paponetti, PT, DPT comes on the podcast to touch on this and much more. Matt is a current Orthopedic Resident at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and has some interesting perspectives in dealing with physical literacy and incorporating it into both pediatric and adult PT. Fun Facts about Matt: He has recently taken up the sport of climbing, he loves to play spike ball, and he grew 4'' and gained 30 lbs his Freshman year of college. Come learn more with us about Matt's experience and how he is changing the world of PT one person at a time.

Sports vs Ortho? High School vs. College vs. Pro Athlete? It's difficult, yet vital, to navigate these questions when deciding on a Residency. Katie Colgan, PT, DPT joins The Experience to share her insight into the worlds of both Sports Residency and College Athletics. Katie is a current Sports Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital/Northeastern University and a recent new grad from the University of Pittsburgh. Along with her Residency and life responsibilities, Katie also undertakes the coordination of the Teammates events for the American Academy of Sports PT. #choosePT #choosePostDoc

Success happens when opportunity meets preparation. Ever ask yourself, "why Post-Doc?" Daniel Chelette PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT is the embodiment of this sentiment. Just three years after Fellowship training, Dan finds himself on tour with the Professional Golf Association. In this episode, learn about how he made all this happen, his residency and fellowship experiences, and his thoughts on life after Post-Doc training. Dan completed both his Orthopedic Residency and Orthopedic Manual Fellowship at The Ohio State University, is the current Chair of the Central District of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association, and graduated PT school from Duke University back in 2015.

NEW SEGMENT ALERT: Orthopedic Case Rounds. Tune in for an exclusive look at a new way we decided to push continued professional post-doc growth. In this episode we introduce Matt's recent case that was challenging to manage. We get very vulnerable and discuss the differential diagnosis, the lack of a sound diagnosis, reframing perspectives, red/yellow flags, empathy, and managing complex patients. If you have any interest in a shoulder case that challenges your MSK vs non-MSK decision making, tune in! In this episode, Nick provides exceptional insight/feedback into this case, but if we missed anything in our discussion (excluding the neck, which was ruled out), please reach out on social media or via email! - We hope you enjoy.

Studying for the OCS Exam? Thinking about studying for the OCS exam? Getting bogged down in the details of "levels of evidence"? Tune into this episode for a fresh take on what the journey to Orthopedic Clinical Specialist really means. This episode isn't about summarizing the CPGs or Current Concepts. This episode is not about study tactics. Instead we focus on the nuances of the exam, different resources for studying, applying the material to our clinical practice, how to handle patients that don't fit the evidence, and we question the role of evidence in clinical practice. If you are questioning the role of the OCS exam in your practice or just need a break from studying, this episode is for you! Nick and Matt are both preparing for the OCS exam by studying the Current Concepts and Clinical Practice Guidelines. Further, Nick is supplementing his material with Evidence in Motion and Matt is using Medbridge.

Come explore the mind of a current orthopedic resident and a new fellow-in-training. In this episode, our residency experiences are compared and contrasted, we explore imaging's role in our profession [Wisconsin], discuss concepts of motivational interviewing, and much more. This week's guest is Collin Christensen, PT, DPT, CSCS. Collin is currently completing his Orthopedic Residency at Concordia University in partnership with Advocate Aurora Health. He is also a partner in the PT-owned company Fortify STR which aims to inspire "nerds" to view their health journey as an adventure. Learn about all this and more, stay turned!

Self-Actualization and Metacognition: the original title of this episode, says it all. And yes, not sorry for the cliché buzzwords. This episode deserves it; it's our BEST ONE YET. On this week's show you get both your hosts, Dr. Nick Gulla and Dr. Matt Marrie, intertwined in an excellent back-and-forth conversation with Dr. Christopher Keating. Christopher Keating PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT is a man of many talents. He is an OMPT Fellow (Regis University), a PhD- candidate at Nova Southeastern, the Orthopedic PT Residency Director at Jefferson University, Orthopedics professor at Jefferson University's Department of Physical Therapy, and co-owner of Ascend Orthopedics (an out of network practice in Philadelphia, PA). Chris is currently an avid cyclist/runner, family man, and in a past-life was in a rock band and an acapella group. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we all did. PLEASE give us a follow on social media for some insider content!

This is a unique episode! Kylene is the author of "The Unfinished Race." This book is about the mental and physical aspects of injury with the goal of cultivating a universal understanding of being "injured" and raising awareness of female-athlete injuries. But even further than the book, this episode teaches the role of patient perspectives in the evidence-based practice model. In this episode we discuss running injuries, patient perspectives, reframing the way we think about excellence, and exploring a potential way to enhance residency training. This is an awesome and energetic conversation! "The Unfinished Race" will be published in April for those interested in learning more about running-related injuries and patient perspectives.

Ever wonder what Residency education looks like through a director's lens? Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla, in welcoming Melissa Kidder, PT, DPT, OCS to the show. Among many other things, Mel is the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Director at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a professor at Ohio State's Division of Physical Therapy, and an ABPTFRE onsite reviewer. Enjoy the conversation, follow us on social media for exclusive video content, and reach out to us if you would like to be on the show!

Ever felt a divide between the Post-Doc and Traditional PT communities? Do you want to hear opposing viewpoints about the value of Residency? Kyle Smith, PT, DPT joins The Post-Doc PT Experience to have a powerful discussion about the similarities and differences between Tradition and Post-Doc PT. Kyle is a traditional PT graduate who works in outpatient orthopedics at The Ohio State University. We dive into the biases that might exist between the two groups and get into the finer points of our opinions regarding healthcare and our profession. Buckle up and enjoy this in-depth conversation.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Join this week's show for a discussion on selling residency to future employers, perspectives on approaching mentorship, and how quickly your practice changes just a few months into residency. If you read between the lines of this episode, you'll see themes emerge from other episodes, such as the PT progression from PT school to residency and beyond. It's fascinating how our brains handle information and how certain processing pathways need to be solidified before being ready to process things in different ways.

Cody Mansfield, PT, DPT, AT, OCS, FAAOMPT is a current staff PT, Orthopedic Residency faculty member, OMPT Fellowship faculty member, and PhD student at The Ohio State University. In this episode we explore both the finer and more global points of being a PT, discuss pearls of wisdom regarding the multiple levels of mentoring/teaching, and get into some live mentoring of your host (Dr. Nick Gulla) as he transitions to fellowship training. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Reach out to us if you have any thoughts or would like to be on a future show: postdoc_ptcast@gmail.com

Are you interested in what its like to be an Ohio State University Neuro Resident? Do you want to help further the preventative medicine cause? If so, listen to what Aryelle Murray, PT, DPT has to say!

Want real time clinical pearls into patient eduction? Ever wonder why do a sports residency vs. an ortho? Do you like to think towards the future? Then this is the episode for you. Dr. AJ Johnson, a current Sports PT Resident at the Mayo Clinic, joins the show to discuss this and much more. AJ is a a lowly new grad like us, but this conversation gave us hope for the future of our profession. AJ is already a dynamo who keeps pushing the bar higher everyday.

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday season. CALLING ALL STUDENTS! This is a very special episode featuring a current DPT student at Drexel University. Charlie Parker, SPT, just finished his first year of physical therapy school and has been following along with the show. Join your host, Dr. Matt Marrie, as we discuss the transition from classroom to clinic, clinical experiences/education, finding a mentor, and the role of a physical therapy student within the PT profession. Charlie also shares his own professional interests and reflects on his role at this stage of his career.

Ever wonder what a Residency mentoring session sounds like? Want to understand more about how to transition to being a mentor yourself? Then this episode is for you. **ps: we uploaded the wrong audio file, this is now correct** Join your host Nick in welcoming Dr. Alli Burfield, PT, DPT, OCS to the show. Alli is a current mentor/faculty member of the Ohio State University Orthopedic Residency program and a recent residency graduate herself (2018) from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Orthopedic Residency. Her unique perspective of going from a mentee to mentor role is a valuable story for anyone looking for more insight into either or both of these worlds. As above, we also get into some live, in-podcast, mentoring of your host Nick and they also discuss a variety of ways to tackle all kinds of crucial conversations. Stay 'til the end on this one, you'll be glad you did.

Yes it's the most wonderful time of the year again.... IT'S APP SEASON! Join your hosts Dr. Gulla and Dr. Marrie for a conversation about the residency/fellowship application process from RFPTCAS to what programs are looking for. Hang around to the end for some tips and strategies to nail that interview!

What if I told you that a Neuro Residency is essentially the same as an Ortho? Kayla Ward, PT, DPT joins the show as our first Neuro PT! In the episode, Kayla and Nick discuss both the uncanny similarities and inevitable differences between the two types of residency. If you ever wanted to explore the depths of neurologic PT or even just see how it relates to orthopedics, then this is the episode for you. Kayla has recently completed her Neurologic Residency at the renowned Magee Rehabilitation and Jefferson Hospitals, and it is easy to see the power and passion that she brings to our profession. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

Hold on tight! We dive real DEEP into all things about bike fit and ergonomics as well as discuss at length PT vs. PTA perspectives in the clinic. Eric Peters, PTA joins The Post-Doc PT Experience as the first, and definitely not the last, featured Physical Therapy Assistant. Eric works at Nationwide Children's Hospital as an Orthopedic and Sports PTA as well as owning his own bike fitting business, Erg Cycling Analysis. Eric is one of the most diverse and analytical people I know, and I had a pleasure trying my best to pick his brain on all of the above topics. Among other things, Eric is a CI, SFMA certified, “eP”, AAS in PTA, BS in Healthcare Management, Harvard CORe certificate, and has completed multiple high level bike courses such as SICI Level 1, Cyclologic, and is a IBFI Level 1 fitter.

Co-Host episode 3, the best one yet! In this episode, we discuss the intricacies and evolution of our budding teaching skills through Residency and beyond. Stay 'til the end to hear about some of the most invaluable tips and tricks on evidence and research consumption that Residency has taught us. We'd love to hear from you! Chat us up at: postdoc.ptcast@gmail.com

In this episode we dive headfirst into the waters of choosing the right residency program with a new Thomas Jefferson University Orthopedic Resident, Dr. Zachary Mayo. Join the conversation with your host, Dr. Matt Marrie, as we break down the residency search process, setting your mind for residency, and residency expectations vs. reality. Zach is a new graduate PT from Thomas Jefferson University with an ambitious passion for orthopedics and clinical excellence. This was a great conversation and we can't wait to chat about his transformation as his residency progresses. 

In this episode we check out the perspective of the newest New York Institute of Technology Orthopedic Resident: Antonio Lombardo PT, DPT, USAPL, USAW. Join your host, Dr, Nick Gulla, in learning more about sleep, the real value of leadership and communication, meditation, superheroes and much more along the way. Antonio is a new grad PT who has a contagious passion for personal development, weightlifting, and everything in between. We are already looking forward to having him back to see and learn from his growth.

In this episode we discuss how both personal and patient awareness can help lead you down the path of expertise. Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla in welcoming Nina Kelly, PT, DPT, OCS to the show. Nina is the current Orthopedic Manual PT Fellow at The Ohio State University. Stay with us through the big picture items and real time personal growth that takes place within this episode.

Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla, in welcoming Shelby York, PT, DPT to the podcast. Shelby is a new grad and a new ortho resident at The Ohio State University. Come hear her perspectives on the first 3 months of the residency roller coaster and where her thought process is at right now. We are excited to follow Shelby throughout her journey and watch her continue to hone her craft in the coming months.

Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla, in welcoming the first Sports PT to the podcast: Eric Bengtson, PT, DPT, ATC, MA, CSCS*D. Eric is the Rehab Coordinator/Athletic Trainer for the New England Revolution (MLS). In this episode we discuss the differences between orthopedic and sports PT/residency, the importance of blazing your own path, and the intricacies of professional sports rehab. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla, in welcoming the show's first new PT Resident. This powerful conversation with Dr. Zhang is chock full of life lessons and perseverance. Give this a listen if you have ever mentally/physically struggled with a life situation. Dr. Lei Zhang-- current Ohio State University Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident, University of Miami DPT grad; second career DPT, all around positive dude

Join your co-hosts in a special collaboration episode, where they talk about complex patients and the mentoring process across different residencies, as well as interview prep and hard realties. Hope you enjoy and continue the conversation with your own peers!

Join your host Dr. Matt Marrie and welcome Dr. Kelly Speers as we sit down and discuss life after PT residency -- Kelly Speers PT, DPT, is a recent graduate of the Drexel University Orthopedic Physical Therapy Program. Tune in for discussion on our residency transformation from before to after!

Join your host Dr. Nick Gulla, in picking the brain of the brilliant and influential—Megan Graver, PT, DPT, OCS. Among many other things, Megan is an Ortho Residency mentor at The Ohio State University. Megan has been through Residency herself at the University of Wisconsin and is also a board member on the Endurance Medicine team at Ohio State. This is a long episode, but break it up and stay tuned til the end for some crucial conversations!

Join your host for today's episode—Nick—in welcoming Dr. Luke Zastrow to the Podcast where we discuss the in's and out's of mentorship and why resiliency is so important. Luke is an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident at The Ohio State University and completed his PT school at Toledo University

Join your host Dr. Nick Gulla in exploring the mind of Dr. Liz Arnold in her quest for PT dominance through soft skills, communication, and much more! Dr. Liz Arnold PT, DPT /// twitter: @LarnoldDPT The Ohio State University Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident

Please excuse our trial and error attempt at a first episode. We are proud of this episode, but this does not represent our current state of the show. Just as you are learning and growing, so are we. We hope you join us in future episodes to not only learn along side us, but to see our growth in podcasting, PT, and life. - Topics discussed: The REAL value of residency, Power of self-reflection, Telehealth in-sights, A day in the life