Podcast appearances and mentions of Sharon L Dunn

APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, addressed the House of Delegates, June 10, 2019.

Stephanie Weyrauch interviews Sharon Dunn (President of the American Physical Therapy Association) live from the 2018 APTA Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C. for a discussion on advocacy. They discuss what advocacy is and why it's important, tips for navigating the policy realm, first steps to advocating for the profession, how to advocate to a lawmaker, and much more! Biography: Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS was born and raised in Shreveport, LA, and graduated in 1987 with a BS in Physical Therapy from LSUHSC in Shreveport.  She completed a Masters of Health Sciences degree in 1996 and in 2006 she earned a PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy.  Sharon obtained ABPTS Certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 1996, was recertified in 2006 and again in 2016. She utilizes this content expertise in her teaching, research and clinical practice. Sharon has been on faculty at LSUHSC since 1990, currently serving as Associate Professor in the DPT program and Chair of the Rehabilitation Sciences Department. In addition, Sharon developed a post- professional residency program for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy at LSUHSC in 2008, which has since produced 23 graduates. Sharon's service to her professional organization began when she was a student and has continued to evolve throughout her career. She has served as the State Government Affairs Chair, Louisiana Chapter President and Vice President, and Chapter Delegate. She currently serves as President of the APTA after having served as the Vice President and on the Board of Directors. Her passions are advocacy, member engagement, and our profession's potential to add great value to a disrupted health delivery system. In her spare time she enjoys a good debate, playing Canasta, boating, college football, and anything outdoors.   Resources: APTA Website: http://www.apta.org/  APTA Federal Advocacy Forum: http://www.apta.org/FederalForum/  APTA Advocacy Website: http://www.apta.org/Advocacy/  Stephanie's Articles on Advocacy: https://www.rehabalternatives.com/author/stephanie/ 

One of the highlights of 2017 was talking to the Two Presidents.  Emma Stokes of the WCPT and Sharon Dunn of the APTA. Live from CSM 2017 in San Antonio, Jimmy sits down with American Physical Therapy Association’s President Sharon Dunn and World Confederation of Physical Therapy’s President Emma Stokes. They discuss how we’re going to change the world (but it depends on where you’re standing), the pioneers in our profession, and what it means to belong. They also talk about how cool our new headsets are. They all enjoy Karbach Brewing Company’s Love Street Kolsh-style Blonde. Bio: Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS was born and raised in Shreveport, LA, and graduated in 1987 with a BS in Physical Therapy from LSUHSC in Shreveport. She completed a Masters of Health Sciences degree in 1996 and in 2006 she earned a PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy. Sharon achieved ABPTS Certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 1996 and was recertified in 2006. Sharon’s service to her professional organization began when she was a student and has continued to evolve throughout her career. She currently serves as President of the APTA. Contact Sharon Dunn Twitter: @DunnSdunn2 Bio: Emma Stokes BSc (Physio), MSc (research), MSc Mgmt, PhD Emma Stokes qualified as a physiotherapist in 1990 [BSc Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin]. While working as a clinical physiotherapist at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin (1990-1996), she completed a post-graduate Diploma in Statistics in 1993 and MSc (Research) in 1995 both at Trinity College Dublin. She took up an academic position at Trinity College in 1996, completed a PhD in 2005 and a Master’s degree (MSc Mgmt, Business Administration) in the School of Business in 2008. She is an associate professor at the Department of Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin [1996 to date]. She was elected as a Fellow of the College in 2012. She commenced a Diploma in Leadership & Professional Coaching in September 2014. Since May 2015 she has been the President of WCPT. Contact Emma Stokes Twitter: @ekstokes Episode Shoutouts Dana Tew, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT of OPTIM Fellowship (@DanaTew ) Justin Moore, PT, DPT, CEO of the APTA (@policy4pt) Jill Boissonnault, PT, PhD, WCS Rebecca Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS Marilyn Moffat, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, former APTA and WCPT President (Bio) Justin Dunaway, PT, DPT, OCS, President of STAND The Haiti Project (@DrDunawayDPT) Morgan Denny, PT, DPT Board of Directors of STAND The Haiti Project Episode Highlights 1:45 What keeps bringing you back to meetings like CSM? “We are better together.” 2:57 Emma, you go to events like this around the world. How do they feel the same and different in different countries? “There’s an enormous power in being together in the same space and really interacting with each other.” 4:38 Flirting with almost 100k members in the APTA 5:33 How do the APTA and WCPT collaborate? 6:14 How does the APTA interact with organizations in other countries to move the profession forward? 13:00 What can a practicing PT do to help advance the field of physical therapy? “That best PR is to give the patient what they need when they need it, no more and no less.” “If you’re practicing PT on a daily basis you need to be at your clinical best.” 16:26 Where are we going as a field? “We can’t transform society by ourselves.” “It depends on where you’re standing in the world.” #PartingShot sponsored by OPTIM Fellowship Roll your sleeves up and let’s do this Join and join in #WCPT2017 WCPT Congress 2017 Cape Town Transcript: Jimmy McKay: [00:00:01] The first round is on Owen's recovery science Owens recovery science is a single source for PTs OTs ATCs and DCs seeking certification personalized blood flow restriction rehabilitation training. Jimmy McKay: [00:00:19] Certified Owens recovery science dot com Jimmy McKay: [00:00:23] I can't thank you enough for taking a listen to the show for another year...