#18: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Part Two: DEI and Pediatric Physical Therapy

Dr. Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT is a pediatric physical therapist and a professor at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She serves as the APTA Pediatrics North Carolina Pediatric Advocacy Liaison and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup within APTA Pediatrics.

She is back in part two of this series to talk more about how competency with diversity, equity, and inclusion are imperative as a pediatric physical therapist, challenges the profession faces, and the intentional work being done by our colleagues to advance our profession.

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Dr. Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT on Twitter @MMitchellPCS

APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

To find your State's Pediatric Advocacy Liaison go to pediatricapta.org --> About Us --> Leadership --> Find your Pediatric Advocacy Liaisons under additional leadership

APTA Engage for volunteer opportunities

Milestones: the APTA Pediatrics Member Newsletter - As a member, find the archive of Milestones Newsletters at the links, and news at the APTA Pediatrics website

APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program for APTA Pediatrics Member

Pathways to Open Dialogue and Actionable Items as We Acknowledge Systemic Racism and Social Injustices -- Town Hall hosted by the APTA Pediatrics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup. The recording can be found here: https://pediatricapta.org/news/#n1544

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