DPT Portfolios

Professional Goal Statement

• Upon graduation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, I plan to pursue a career in an outpatient sports/orthopedics, providing care to athletes of all levels. I intend to use my background in sports and prior work with high-level athletes along with the knowledge I have gained throughout the program to help patients and athletes of all levels exceed their previous level of performance. I will use the skills and knowledge I that have acquired to have a lasting impact on the patients I treat and the physical therapy profession as a whole.

Career Plan

• Past Accomplishments
  • May 2019: Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Coaching Education
  • August 2020: Enrollment into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, Class of 2023
•  Clinical Experience
  • June 2021: Select Physical Therapy in Mount Pleasant, SC
    • Outpatient Orthopedics – 8 weeks
  • March 2022: UNC Chatham Hospital in Siler City, NC
    • Acute Care – 8 Weeks
  • April 2022: Duke Specialty Rehab Services Midtown in Raleigh, NC
    • Outpatient Neuro – 8 weeks
  • May 2023: Architech Sports and Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC
    • Outpatient Sports and Orthopedics – 12 weeks
•  Future Plans
  • July 2023: Graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a DPT degree
  • July 2023: Pass the Federation of State Boards Physical Therapy Examination
  • August 2023: Begin working as a full-time Physical therapist in an outpatient sports/orthopedic setting
  • Obtain CSCS certification

Self-Assessment

• Strengths
  • Communication with patients and building rapport
  • Flexibility, Ability to adapt to changes
• Areas for professional development
  • Advocacy for the Physical Therapy profession
  • Research and remaining up to date on EBP
  • Experience in sports PT settings

Objectives

• Graduate with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Pass the Federation of State Boards Physical Therapy Examination
• Work as a full-time physical therapist in an outpatient sports/orthopedic setting in North Carolina
• Obtain a CSCS certification

Electives

• Fall 2022
  • Advanced Orthopaedic Assessment and Treatment
• Spring 2023
  • Topics in Sports Physical Therapy
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Intervention

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Throughout this program, I have had many experiences that have expanded my perspective related to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. There have been many topics related to this area that have made local and national news throughout the last three years. During this program I have served as a member on the executive board of the Allied Health Ambassadors program, and assisted in local outreach events to improve awareness and also representation in Allied Health programs. As an African American male, I represent a minority within the physical therapy profession, and I recognize that representation plays an important role in improving diversity. During our Advance Practice Issues course, I chose to focus on improving diversity within the profession as my topic for innovation and transformation. During my research I was educated on surprising statistics associated with the lack of diversity in physical therapy providers and also the lack of diversity in physical therapy utilization. All of the experiences related to the topics of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will help shape my thinking and actions going forward into my career. I aim to improve diversity within the profession and will work to have a positive impact on the profession and healthcare as a whole.

Products

• Lateral Ankle Sprain Treatment Guidelines and Return-to-Sport Criteria for Jumping Athletes
  • For my Capstone project, I created resources for clinicians and individuals treating athletes with lateral ankle sprains. This included guidelines for treatment and return-to-sport criteria based on current evidence and clinical practice guidelines. Also included is an educational handout for athletes on ankle sprains and the risk for chronic ankle instability.
• Power Physical Therapy Business Plan
  • Power Physical Therapy was a business design for an outpatient PT clinic, created and presented with partner Kishan Patel. This project includes a complete business plan including structure, marketing, financial plans,

Reflection

• The past three years have allowed me to grow significantly as a clinician and also as a person. With the help of the faculty, my classmates and family, I have gained knowledge that will help me succeed as a physical therapist and more importantly to have a positive impact on each individual I encounter in the future. This program has been challenging, but it has prepared each of us for the future that lies ahead. I recognize the importance of what we do and the critical role that we have in the promotion of health for all. For a total of 7 years I have been at UNC and have created relationships and connections that will last forever. I plan to stay in North Carolina and begin my career as a physical therapist in the outpatient setting. Thank you to the entire Carolina Family!

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