STUDENT PROGRAM UPDATE

PTSMC’s CI training video is updated for 2023! New and experienced CIs are encouraged to complete the (brief) training to learn the latest documentation and compliance guidelines as well as review strategies for maximizing e ciency while hosting students. It will be sent out to all CIs within one month of their students starting.

Are you interested in hosting your rst student and want some more information? Contact Juliann.Chacko@ptsmc.com for more information and to view the brief training video.

Matt Baronowski, PT, DPT, CMTPT - Avon

Jen Powers, PT, DPT, CMTPT - Fair eld

Lauren Randall PT, DPT, ATC - Wallingford

The graduates were asked to re ect on their DOCS Program experience and share the most in uential parts of the program, as well as what they look forward to pursuing next for continuing education.

Matt: For me, the most in uential part of the DOCS program was the mentorship. Having an experienced clinician work through challenging cases was invaluable as a new graduate. The coursework built on the basics of explaining and demonstrating new examination techniques, as well as treatment. The DOCS program built con dence, progressed my examination and interventions, and added to my ability to e ectively communicate with patients. In the next few years, I will be looking to obtain my OCS, but for now I would like to focus on my ability to improve my vestibular knowledge.

Jen: For me, the most in uential part of the DOCS program was gaining knowledge and learning from di erent mentors and partners in the company in a close-knit environment, as well as forming relationships with other clinicians from across the state. It is so amazing being part of a big company in which you can share resources and develop friendships and professional relationships and learn from each other with lecture and hands-on application all through PTSMC. My hope is to pursue a certi cation in manual orthopedic skills to improve and learn more hands-on techniques to help better my knowledge and give my patients the best care possible.

Lauren: The most in uential part of the DOCS program was getting to learn from other skilled PTs in the company that come from di erent clinical backgrounds and learning new perspectives and treatment skills. Next, I plan to pursue more clinical education courses about vestibular rehabilitation.