Kristen Swain, PT, DPT and Nanami Mano, PT, DPT are here to help fast track your way to becoming the best new grad Physical Therapist through HONEST and FUN conversations. We also connect with other healthcare disciplines to improve interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Join us in our journey, and together, we can debunk the idea that "it takes years after graduating to become a great Physical Therapist."
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Episode 17: Meeting up with a Radiologic Technologist (w/ Rachel Gillespie)
Rachel Gillespie, a radiologic technologist, discusses the field of radiology, her role's importance in healthcare, and current challenges, in an interview about collaboration with physical therapists.
22 Jan 2025
Episode 16: Navigating 2 Worlds of PT: Pelvic Health & Chronic Pain (w/ Dr. Jared Todorowski)
Dr. Jared Todorowski explores the connected realms of pelvic health and chronic pain within physical therapy, clarifying misunderstandings and offering effective patient care approaches in this interview.
13 Jan 2025
Episode 15: New Year, New Goals, & License Renewals
Hosts Kristen and Nanami discuss reflections on 2024, set new personal and career goals for 2025, and navigate the Physical Therapist license renewal process.
6 Jan 2025
Episode 14: Travel Physical Therapy
Kristen and Nanami discuss travel physical therapy with co-host Kristen, who shares her experiences, the hiring process, logistics, and the pros and cons for new graduates in this interview.
31 Dec 2024
Episode 13: Physical Therapy Residency Education
Co-hosts Nanami and Kristen discuss physical therapy residency education, exploring program differences and Nanami's personal experiences completing one, offering insights into advanced PT training in this interview.
7 Dec 2024
Episode 12 Part II: Return from Hiatus
Kristen and Nanami discuss their post-graduation experiences and share updates on their activities during their hiatus.
26 Nov 2024
Episode 12 Part I: Return from Hiatus
Hosts Kristen and Nanami discuss their experiences and insights gained during their three-year post-graduate hiatus, offering a glimpse into their personal and professional growth.
24 Jun 2021
Episode 11: Meeting up with a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (w/ Dr. Kara Ioannou-Romell)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Dr. Kara Ioannou-Romell shares her career journey and discusses how pharmacists collaborate with physical therapists to improve patient care in this interview episode.
10 Feb 2021
Episode 10: Recent DPT Graduate Experiences during a Pandemic (w/ Dr. Kyla Calhoun)
Dr. Kyla Calhoun recounts her experiences as a recent physical therapy graduate navigating the job market during the pandemic, offering valuable insights into licensure and interview preparation in this interview.
8 Dec 2020
Episode 9: Meeting up with a Low Vision Occupational Therapist (w/ Sarah Corridon)
Occupational Therapist Sarah Corridon discusses low vision rehabilitation, the OT profession, and the process of obtaining low vision certification in this interview episode.
14 Nov 2020
Episode 8: Meeting Up with a Dental Student (w/ Kirsten Fast)
Dental student Kirsten Fast discusses the realities of dental school and the field of dentistry, answering questions about the profession in an interview.
24 Oct 2020
Episode 7: New Grad DPT program Instructor (w/ Dr. Joseph Fiedor)
Dr. Joseph Fiedor PT, DPT, MS, MBA discusses preparing for the physical therapy board exam and teaching in a graduate program during the COVID-19 pandemic in this interview.
18 Oct 2020
Episode 6: Update on our 3rd Year
Third-year physical therapy students share experiences from clinical rotations in diverse settings, highlighting the challenges and rewards of practical training in physical therapy.
4 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Meeting up with a Physician Assistant (w/ Crystal Flagg)
Crystal Flagg, a Physician Assistant, shares her experiences and discusses how Physician Assistants and Physical Therapists can collaborate to improve patient care in this interview.
12 Sept 2020
Episode 4: New Grad Entrepreneur & Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (w/ Dr. Ron Peacock, PT, DPT)
Dr. Ron Peacock, physical therapist and CEO, shares his experiences as a new graduate entrepreneur and orthopedic clinical specialist in an interview.
3 Sept 2020
Episode 3: COVID-19 Pandemic (March - August edition)
Students describe how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts their experiences in physical therapy school and their personal lives between March and August.
2 Aug 2020
Episode 2 Part II: Keep up the Grind
Kristen and Nanami discuss maintaining a pre-physical therapy student mindset as a new graduate physical therapist and share strategies for keeping up the grind as a student physical therapist.
27 Jul 2020
Episode 2 Part I: Keep Up the Grind
Hosts Kristen and Nanami explore the crucial mindset shift from pre-physical therapy student to new graduate physical therapist, emphasizing sustained dedication.
6 Jul 2020
Episode 1: Who Are We?
Hosts Kristen and Nanami introduce the "Path to Practice" podcast, exploring their motivations for starting the podcast and providing listeners with an overview of the show's purpose.
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