ACAPT FlexCast: Conversations in Academic Physical Therapy

About ACAPT FlexCast: Conversations in Academic Physical Therapy

FlexCast is ACAPT’s podcast exploring the ideas, data, and leadership shaping the future of academic physical therapy through candid conversations with educators, innovators, and advocates.

Publisher

ACAPT

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Episode 12: Inside the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education

   In this episode of FlexCast, ACAPT explores the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education. Discover how the Forum connects health professions to examine shared challenges, explore educational innovation and advance conversations about the future of healthcare education.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Episode 11: Healthy Practice, Stronger Profession: Supporting Well-Being In Academic Physical Therapy

   In the latest FlexCast, ACAPT welcomes Dr. Mario Baker from the Healthcare Regulatory Research Institute (HRRI) for a conversation about the Healthy Practice Resource and the connection between practitioner well-being, professional competence, workplace culture and sustainable careers in healthcare.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Episode 10: Writing the Story of Patient Care: What Documentation Competencies Should Every DPT Graduate Possess?

   What should a new DPT graduate be able to document on day one of clinical practice? In the latest FlexCast, ACAPT explores the essential documentation competencies students need before entering the profession. The conversation examines documentation as more than paperwork. We are joined by Hannah Bennett, PT, DPT, MBA; Kimeran Evans, PT, DPT, PhD; and Maggie Fahey, a DPT student at Marquette University. Our guests represent different perspectives for this conversation and also discuss c...

4. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Introducing ELEVATE - Engaging Leadership in Education through Values-Driven Action, Team-Based Problem Solving, and Excellence

   The future of physical therapy education depends on leaders who can navigate change, inspire collaboration, and turn strategic ideas into meaningful action. That's why ACAPT created ELEVATE. This new 12-month leadership experience is unlike a traditional professional development course. You'll apply leadership concepts directly to a real strategic initiative at your institution while receiving mentorship, collaborating with peers, and building practical leadership skills that extend far beyon...

5. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Episode 8: Stronger Together: Advocacy, Policy, and the Future of Academic Physical Therapy

   In this episode of FlexCast, ACAPT welcomes members of the Advanced Professional Workforce Alliance (APWA) for a timely discussion on the federal policies shaping the future of health professions education and workforce development. Abe Saffer, former Senior Legislative Representative for AOTA; Allison Reed, Associate at Lewis-Burke; and ACAPT's President, Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, explore the coalition's mission, the importance of unified advocacy, and several key ...

6. 

   19 May 2026

   Episode 7: The Role of Assessments in DPT Programs

   ACAPT’s newest episode of FlexCast examines how assessment practices are shaping program quality, student outcomes, and strategic decision-making in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education. Hosted by ACAPT Board Director Sara North, PT, DPT, PhD, MEd, FNAP, University of Minnesota, the episode features Katie Myers, PT, DPT, PhD, Duke University; Rebecca Moore, PT, DPT, cert MDT, OCS, University of Memphis; and Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, PhD, CRT, University of Alabama at Birmingham, leaders w...

7. 

   4 May 2026

   Episode 6: The Next Generation Classroom: AI-Powered Clinical Learning

   Hosted by Matt Calendrillo, Chair of ACAPT’s Clinical Education Commission, the episode features Benjamin Stern, MS, DPT, of Tufts University School of Medicine, who shares how AI-powered patient simulation is expanding opportunities for student practice and skill development. Listeners will gain insight into how programs can create customizable patient scenarios, provide real-time feedback, and integrate AI into existing curricula.

8. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Episode 5: What It Takes: Strategies Behind 100% NPTE Pass Rates

   ACAPT’s latest episode of FlexCast features Dr. Beth Moody-Jones (University of New Mexico Albuquerque) and Dr. Jessica Cammarata (Saint Francis University), whose programs have achieved 100% first-time NPTE pass rates. In this practical, insight-driven conversation, they share how intentional curriculum design, aligned assessment strategies, and strong student support systems contribute to consistent success. They also offer actionable tips and lessons learned that programs can apply to stre...

9. 

   20 Mar 2026

   Episode 4: Supporting Leadership that Lasts: ACAPT’s FHEL Grant

   In our latest FlexCast episode, FHEL graduates share the moments, challenges, and growth that shaped their leadership journeys. We're joined by Dr. Dawn Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS; Dr. Stephanie Eton, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS; Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS.

10. 

    27 Feb 2026

    Episode 3: Building the Future of PT Through Community & Opportunity

    In this episode of FlexCast, ACAPT is joined by Dr. Valerie Rucker-Bussie, Community Development Officer for the Rizing Tide Foundation, along with Rizing Tide scholars, for a meaningful conversation about community, mentorship, and student success in physical therapy education. Together, they explore how support systems extend beyond financial assistance to foster belonging, resilience, and long-term leadership development, strengthening both the academic experience and the future PT workfor...

11. 

    17 Dec 2025

    Episode 2: The Stakes Are Real: Advocacy, RISE, and the Future of PT Education

    Federal policy decisions are underway that could significantly impact physical therapy education and the workforce pipeline. In Episode 2 of FlexCast, ACAPT, APTQI executive director, Nikesh Patel and Fox Rehabilitation CEO and APTQI member, Dr. Anthony Buccafurni, break down the RISE Committee, what’s at stake for the profession, and how institutions can take meaningful advocacy action now.

12. 

    16 Dec 2025

    Episode 1: Inside the ACAPT Strategic Plan

    Go inside the 2025 Strategic Plan with ACAPT President Dr. Kim Varnado and Executive Director Celia Chomón Zamora to discover the five new priorities for ACAPT and how this will drive the academic physical therapy profession.

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