EP059: "Meet My Mentors: John DeWitt"

Meet one of my mentors, John DeWitt, PT, DPT, SCS, AT. John is an assistant Clinical Professor and the director of physical therapy residency and fellowship programs at The Ohio State University. John has impacted my personal and professional development and has massively impacted the world of sports physical therapy.

In this episode, we discuss...

✅ How he got to where he is now in sports PT

✅ The development of residencies and fellowships at OSU and why he got involved

✅ Why PTs apply to residencies and fellowships and what they are looking for

✅ For those who choose not to or are unable to do residency or fellowships, what advice do you have for them to gain mentorship and become involved in sports PT?

✅ What he looks for in candidates for residency

✅ What he looks for in candidates for employment

Enjoy!

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Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist looking for tips, tools, and strategies to work with more athletes, become a sports specialist or get a job in a sports setting...so you can finally enjoy the career that you’ve always dreamed of? If so, you’re in the right place...this podcast is for you. Your host is Dr. Chris Garcia, a physical therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, nationally recognized public speaker, and residency-trained sports specialist.

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