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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.
ACAPT FlexCast: Conversations in Academic Physical Therapy
Episode 3: Building the Future of PT Through Community & Opportunity
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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 workforce.