Nearly all of us have felt like imposters at one time or another. For people with imposter syndrome however, self-doubt, insecurity, and perpetual trepidation that their inadequacies will be discovered is a way of being in workplace. Women and ethnic minorities are often the hardest hit because hierarchical and masculine cultures can contribute to imposter distress. This session will provide practical background on imposter syndrome and real-world applications of vulnerability. The speakers will facilitate peer-to-peer dialogue focused on navigating the challenges that we all experience of overcoming imposter syndrome. 1CCU 

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Review current research regarding imposter syndrome, vulnerability and promotion of underrepresented groups in physical therapy;
2. Discuss unique challenges and barriers to the practice of vulnerability;
3. Recognize appropriate opportunities to embrace vulnerability;
4. Examine strategies to navigate imposter syndrome at different stages of career progression.

Speaker(s)
Evan Papa, PT, DPT, PhD received his Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD degrees in a combined track from the University of Utah. He is currently the founding director of the DPT program at Tufts University - Seattle. Dr. Papa has clinical experience in acute neuro, oncology, and general in-patient rehabilitation, as well as home health. Dr. Papa has received several research and teaching awards, including the Clinical Investigator of the Year award, and Innovative Teacher of the Year award from the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences at Idaho State University. He has taught courses in neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, research and evidence-based practice. He has twice been honored as one of the Emerging Leaders of the American Physical Therapy Association. He currently serves as Chair of the DEI committee for the Academy of Physical Therapy Research.

Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel received her PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in 2016. Her dissertation focused on community based, culturally targeted lifestyle modification programs to reduce risk factors for diabetes for an at-risk population. Dr. Patel coordinates the two health promotion and wellness courses in the entry-level DPT curriculum at TWU in Houston, one with a focus on the physical therapist’s role in impacting individual health behaviors and the other with a focus on the PT’s role in community health promotion specifically addressing health disparities in underserved populations that have limited access to prevention, health promotion and wellness services. Dr. Patel also teaches in the neurorehabilitation courses, practice management series, health policy, and psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation courses. She has taught continuing education courses at various local and state PT conferences as well as within DPT and tDPT programs. Dr. Patel has presented multiple education sessions at APTA NEXT and APTA CSM on social determinants of health, population health, and disparities in health. Dr. Patel is a founding member of the APTA's Council on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness, an elected member of the APTA Nominating Committee (2017-2020), member of the APTA Staff Workgroup on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2018-present), chair of the ANPT Advocacy and Consumer Affairs Committee (2018-present), member of HPA The Catalyst Section’s Publications Committee (2016-present), chair of the Texas Physical Therapy Association Bylaws Committee (2018-present), and a board member of the Physical Therapy Learning Institute (2018-present). Dr. Patel received her Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and physical therapy from TWU in Denton, Texas in 1990 and her transitional Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from TWU in Houston in 1991.

Schedule
6pm-6:30pm - Business Meeting
6:30pm-7:30pm - CCU Presentation 

Fees
If you are a TPTA member do not create a new login. If you are unable to login to your member account, email [email protected] for assistance. 

Students: $0 (NO CCUs)
PT/PTA Members: $0
Non-Members: $10

Additional Locations
Live Online Only

Refund/Cancellation Policy 
None unless otherwise approved by the SED Board

Additional Information and Registration
You must register for the meeting. Registration is used in the attendance verification process. Registration closes on 5/15/2023.

This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as meeting continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs. In order to receive credit, you must be present for the full course and complete the course evaluation by 5/31. Credits will be issued no later than June 15, 2023. Please allow until then for processing.  

Please check your email, including SPAM folder for your confirmation that includes the meeting login information and a link to the course evaluation. The subject of the email is "Conquering Imposter Syndrome Through the Courageous Practice of Vulnerability (SED)".

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