Healthy Wealthy & Smart

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Craig Cody joins me to discuss taxes. Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life. In this episode, we discuss: -The biggest mistakes small business owners make regarding taxes -Strategies medical providers can use to lower their tax bill -Retirement planning vehicles that are right for you -How can proactive tax planning help private practices? -And so much more!   Craig recommends seeking advice from a CPA for all your accounting needs because Craig believes, “We should do what we are good at and let other professionals do what they are good at.”   To make the most of proactive tax planning, begin today as Craig reminds, “For most planning, January and February is going to be too late.”   Reach out to a CPA to find what business entity and retirement vehicles are best for your practice as Craig stresses, “By communicating, you will save more money if you’re working with the right people.”   An accountant can help find different opportunities to lower your tax bill and, “Pay what you’re legally obligated to pay.”   For more information on Craig: Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life. Resources discussed on this show: Email: craig@ccodycpa.com Phone: 516-869-4051 Craig Cody and Company Website Craig Cody Twitter Craig Cody and Company Facebook Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Free Gift: 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Sharon Holand Gelfand joins me to discuss stress and nutrition. Sharon’s path to nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and Ileitis (Irritable Bowel Disease, which is an autoimmune condition). Her decision to tackle his condition led her to change careers and sent her to graduate school where she completed a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN). In this episode, we discuss: -How stress impacts our physiology and the first warning signs of being overstressed -The vitamins and minerals that most people are deficient in -Food and supplements to incorporate into your diet to combat stress -How to heal your gut with fermented foods -And so much more!   Fatigue can be one of the first indications that stress is beginning to impact your health and Sharon has found that, “We are given so many signs but we don’t pay attention to them.” Your body will tell you when something is awry and the key is to be able to recognize the signs as, “Everything’s awareness.”     Healthcare practitioners must prioritize self care before being able to fully help others as Sharon reminds, “If we don’t put that oxygen mask on ourselves first, we are going to be dead.”   When incorporating your new health promotion plan in your life, Sharon recommends, “Don’t try to do it all at once…It’s a habit, it’s practice.” While it can be difficult to be consistent with a healthy lifestyle, Sharon challenges, “Do you want to be proactive about it or wait until something happens and then have to react?”                  For more information on Sharon: Sharon’s path to nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and Ileitis (Irritable Bowel Disease, which is an autoimmune condition). Her decision to tackle his condition led her to change careers and sent her to graduate school where she completed a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN). During this process Sharon realized that she had been ignoring her own symptoms, including IBS, migraines, eczema and hypoglycemia to name a few. She learned how to heal herself, her son and her whole family through proper functional testing, food, supplements and changes to their lifestyle. Sharon is a certified functional nutritionist and a member of the American College of Nutrition. She believes you need to stop guessing, start testing and works with men and women who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and want to get to the root of their health issues once and for all so that they have more energy, less brain fog, lose weight and feel great! Sharon believes that if you don’t get the right nutrients, that if you keep borrowing from your own health account and depleting it, your body becomes inflamed and your brain gets foggy. You have to take care of yourself and your health first (think airplane: place oxygen on yourself first), to think clearly within your own life, before you can have the energy to bring to others, whether it is family, friends or coworkers.   Resources discussed on this show: Email: sharon@sharonholand.com Sharon's Website Sharon's Facebook Sharon's twitter Sharon's Instagram Sharon's LinkedIn Sharon's Youtube Nutraceutical   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Josh Payne joins me to discuss how he began his concierge physical therapy practice. Dr. Josh Payne is the owner of Freedom Physical Therapy, providing concierge services to his clients in Denver, CO. Josh started his practice after getting tired of the traditional physical therapy model in multiple outpatient clinics that he worked in. He is an advocate for the growth of the physical therapy profession, and for the trend towards more personalized care. In this episode, we discuss: -Why Josh decided he wanted to open his own private practice and how he laid the foundations for his business -Josh’s top referral sources he used to build his patient case load -Some mistakes made along the way while growing his practice -What the future has in store for Freedom Physical Therapy -And so much more!   Josh believes confidence in yourself as a therapist will go a long way in helping you grow your practice. Josh stresses, “The whole reason why I want to start a practice is to give my patients what they truly deserve.”   Entrepreneurs can invest an abundance of time in their business and setting boundaries at the beginning can be an important consideration. Josh found that, “I took away everything that wasn’t helping me go in the direction I wanted to go forward with.”   Job burnout is becoming more and more common in physical therapy. Find the right blend for your practice as Josh advises, “Don’t be afraid to be different in the world of PT.”   For more information on Josh: Dr. Josh Payne is the owner of Freedom Physical Therapy, providing concierge services to his clients in Denver, CO. Josh started his practice after getting tired of the traditional physical therapy model in multiple outpatient clinics that he worked in. He is an advocate for the growth of the physical therapy profession, and for the trend towards more personalized care. Dr. Payne believes that a holistic approach is what is needed for truly effective care. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, camping, and hiking with his wife Shelby. Josh graduated with his Doctorate in physical therapy from Texas Tech University in 2013.   Resources discussed on this show: Josh Payne Instagram Josh Payne Facebook Freedom PT Concierge Website Email: drjosh@freedomptconcierge.com   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Madeleine Silva joins me to discuss the empowered patient journey. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients.  A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. In this episode, we discuss: -The digital disruption of healthcare and how it’s impacting providers -What is the “Empowered Patient Journey”? -How to build a community for your practice with Facebook live and Facebook groups -Patient myths that will stifle your success -And so much more!   With access to healthcare information readily available, Madeleine stresses, “It’s harder to convert patients now more than ever.” The most important qualities patient’s look for in their providers is that they spend time listening, care and readily share information. In addition, Madeleine has found, “What people are mostly looking for from their healthcare provider today is actually to be empowered.”   Patients are highly motivated to participate in their healing process and Madeleine believes, “We have an opportunity to put health back in healthcare.”   For more information on Madeleine: With an international mindset, diverse healthcare background and what many call an artistic approach to business, Madeleine Silva promises to make you rethink how to grow a healthcare practice, influence and income in today’s rapidly changing, patient-driven digital economy. Madeleine supports a wide range of holistic doctors, healers and practitioners looking to reach their dream patients. With over 80% of adults searching online before ever stepping foot in a healthcare practice, Madeleine says there is no faster way to establish yourself as the go-to expert in today’s digital revolution than by creating a community of raving fans online. A sought-after healthcare speaker, an innovative healthcare futurist and an acclaimed healthcare business coach, Madeleine will generously share her best, actionable advice from 25+ years of healthcare business experience. Be ready to become a Healthcare Hero of the Empowered Health Revolution. It’s not business as usual. More about Madeleine: Madeleine was born in Vevey, Switzerland, grew up in Helsingborg, Sweden and moved to San Francisco, USA by herself when she was just nineteen. She grew her first business to 6-figures in just nine months and continued to double her business revenue the second and third year. Like many of her clients, as her business grew, Madeleine got stuck working in the center of her business, overwhelmed, maxed out and without any time to continue to develop her business vision. After years of struggling, on the brink of losing her home, Madeleine finally cracked the code to the Freedom Switch Formula and successfully created an 8-hour workweek while growing her profit margin to an impressive 65%. She had started 5 businesses from scratch on shoestring budgets and successfully sold two businesses for top dollars.   Resources discussed on this show: The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands Freedom Switch Website Freedom Switch Facebook Madeleine Silva LinkedIn Freedom Switch Welcome to Healthy Wealthy and Smart listeners! Healthcare Hero Facebook Group   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

LIVE from Washington DC at the Federal Advocacy Forum through the American Physical Therapy Association, I am joined by Dr. Sharon Dunn to discuss advocacy in physical therapy. Dr. Sharon Dunn is the President of the American Physical Therapy Association. Since beginning service through the professional organization as a student, Sharon has also served as the State Government Affairs Chair; Louisiana chapter President, Vice President, and Delegate. In this episode, we discuss: -Physical therapy advocacy for both the patients and the profession -Policy agenda wins for the APTA -New public policy priorities for 2018 -How to bring advocacy to your community, state and country -And so much more!   Dr. Dunn believes the focus of advocacy efforts should be about the patients as, “Stories are where the meaningful conversations occur.” Dr. Dunn has found, “To bring the patient’s story to the congressional leadership is what really makes a difference.”   Physical therapy advocates have made significant progress on Capitol Hill as Dr. Dunn reassures, “Hill staffers and congress people see the value of hearing from physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.”   Approach legislators with a win-win scenario as Dr. Dunn strategizes, “Never leave that meeting without offering to be a solution.” She reminds, “Share with the legislators what you do for your patients and not always go about the money or the payment but how can physical therapy be a solution to the healthcare crisis in this country.”   For more information on Dr. Dunn: Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS received her BS in PT in 1987 from LSU Health Sciences Center in her hometown of Shreveport, LA. She has since completed a Master’s of Health in ’96 and a PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy in ’06. She has been a faculty member at LSU since 1990, currently as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Rehabilitation Sciences Department. Since beginning service through the professional organization as a student, Sharon has served as the State Government Affairs Chair; Louisiana chapter President, Vice President, and Delegate; and of course is the elected APTA President.   Resources discussed on this show: Sharon Dunn Twitter #ChoosePT Prosper Act PT PAC   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, SPT guest hosts and interviews Allison Gibbons, SPT on The Backstage of Medicine. Allison is a first year physical therapy student at New York University and is Head of Operations and Outreach of the Backstage of Medicine. The backstage of Medicine (TBSOM) has been created to allow any and every one to explore the many medical fields out there in the world. In this episode, we discuss: -The Backstage of Medicine: a non-profit organization providing healthcare occupation mentorship -Allison’s experience navigating the pre-health undergraduate journey -How to connect the perfect mentor and mentee -And so much more!   Young students are exposed to a set few occupations from their parents and are not exposed to other opportunities. Allison believes, “You are not set in stone for one thing. No one should tell you what’s best for you; you should be able to explore it.” Allison encourages, “You’re the only person who knows what’s right for you.”   The Backstage of Medicine brings a variety of healthcare bloggers together to accumulate information for those interested in exploring different careers in healthcare as, “No one person has the key to success; we have to learn from each other.”   For more information on Allison: Allison is a twenty-one year old first-year Doctorate student at New York University pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Neurological Rehabilitation aiming to blend physical therapy and soccer in impoverished areas throughout the globe. She grew up in the woods on a lake in tiny Rhode Island and now currently roaming the East Village of Manhattan. When I'm not studying chances are I'm cutting up my knees playing soccer or spending hours creating Spotify playlists. I spent my undergrad working as a tutor/TA and soccer coach. I was able to combine the best of both worlds by joining the Soccer Without Borders team in 2012. Continuous education is what becoming a health professional is all about     For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, “Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives,” has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled “Injury Prevention for Dancers,” is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt   Resources discussed on this show: The Backstage of Medicine Website  Allison's Twitter Allison's Instragram Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Caralyn Baxter joins me to discuss her experience as a physical therapist in the 2018 Olympic Games. Dr. Caralyn Baxter is a physical therapist for United States Ski and Snowboard and spends roughly a third of the year traveling with the US Freeski Halfpipe team to domestic and international competitions. Most recently, Cara wrapped up a trip to PyeongChang, South Korea for the 2018 Olympic Games where her team brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals. When not traveling with the team, Cara works out of the Center of Excellence in Park City, UT with all US Ski and Snowboard disciplines, developing long term rehabilitation plans and collaborating with the high performance strength and conditioning team to optimize athletes’ health and success. In this episode, we discuss: -How Cara’s volunteer work brought her to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games -What to expect with sports medicine on the road in comparison to in the clinic -Prioritizing self care in the face of long working hours during competition season -Cara’s top moments as a clinician in the Olympic Games -And so much more!   Breaking into sports medicine takes perseverance and grit as Cara has found that, “Sports medicine is very much a world of needing to prove yourself and make those connections first before an opportunity of having a paid position is going to be placed in front of you.” Cara stresses, “You have to be persistent.”   While treating Olympic athletes on the road can be demanding, ultimately, you are responsible for providing the best care for the athletes as Cara reminds, “It wouldn’t be an Olympic experience without the athletes.”   To enhance your success in sports medicine, Cara advises, “Take advantage of any opportunity out there because you never know what door that’s going to open for you.”   For more information on Caralyn: Dr. Caralyn Baxter is a physical therapist for United States Ski and Snowboard and spends roughly a third of the year traveling with the US Freeski Halfpipe team to domestic and international competitions. Most recently, Cara wrapped up a trip to PyeongChang, South Korea for the 2018 Olympic Games where her team brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals. When not traveling with the team, Cara works out of the Center of Excellence in Park City, UT with all US Ski and Snowboard disciplines, developing long term rehabilitation plans and collaborating with the high performance strength and conditioning team to optimize athletes’ health and success. She has a particular interest in athlete brain health and concussion rehabilitation, and in the summer of 2017, Cara partnered with Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher and implemented the first sports neurology pre participation exams for the US Freeski Halfpipe Team. Additionally, Cara has served as a guest lecturer on concussion rehabilitation at the University of Utah and presented at the 2017 Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding conference.   Resources discussed on this show: Cara Baxter Instagram Cara Baxter Twitter Email: cbaxter@ussa.org Boston Globe: There’s more than one way to make an Olympic dream come true Concussion Corner Podcast with Dr. Caralyn Baxter Headspace   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Brent Brookbush joins me to discuss the state of physical therapy education. Dr. Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, a passion that can only be matched by his love for education.  Developing a presentation style focused on the clear and engaging delivery of evidence-based, practical education, he has been a resource for industry giants such as, New York Sports Clubs (TSI), Equinox, NASM, SHAPE Magazine, Power Plate, BeachBody. Etc.  As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science, Dr. Brookbush continues to revolutionize education in the industry with cutting edge online resources, live workshops, academic support for universities, as well as providing consulting and print publications. He continues to pursue his passion as CEO, educator, author and speaker, as well as practicing as an independent clinician in New York City. In this episode, we discuss: -The evolution of physical therapy education and emerging education models -Ways multimedia can enrich the learning experience for different learning styles -Simple solutions to raising costs of physical therapy tuition and student debt -Brookbush Institute: a multimedia continuing education resource -And so much more!   Multimedia education models allow for optionality when engaging different learning styles at various price points. Ultimately, Brent believes, “We have a chance here to bring down tuition costs significantly.” With physical therapy schools opting for traditional in-person exclusive educational models, Brent believes, “PT schools, for the most part, are lagging severely behind.”   With the current state of physical therapy school education up for debate, Brent stresses, “The APTA has to stop chasing the medical model.”   Physical therapy practice continues to evolve and it can be challenging to remain current with new information. Brent promotes, “Have an educational game plan.”   For more information on Dr. Brookbush: Dr. Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, a passion that can only be matched by his love for education.  Developing a presentation style focused on the clear and engaging delivery of evidence-based, practical education, he has been a resource for industry giants such as, New York Sports Clubs (TSI), Equinox, NASM, SHAPE Magazine, Power Plate, BeachBody. Etc.  As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science, Dr. Brookbush continues to revolutionize education in the industry with cutting edge online resources, live workshops, academic support for universities, as well as providing consulting and print publications. He continues to pursue his passion as CEO, educator, author and speaker, as well as practicing as an independent clinician in New York City.     Resources discussed on this show: Brookbush Institute Website Brent Brookbush Facebook Brent Brookbush Youtube Brent Brookbush LinkedIn Brent Brookbush Twitter Brent Brookbush Instagram   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, James Roberts joins me to discuss disability and fitness. James Roberts was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine. James grew on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium but now reside back in Prestatyn, North Wales. James is an online training and nutrition coach by trade, but was an elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade. James has been lucky enough over those years to have represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few. In this episode, we discuss: -James’ exciting career as a multisport Paralympics athlete -Bridging the gap between disability and fitness -Are people with disabilities underestimated? -How to reach your ideal clients through social media -And so much more!   Growing up, James always challenged himself to never let his disability limit his development, asking himself, “Well how can I adapt this simple and mundane task now so that I can integrate with my peers.” As a result of his perseverance, “I’ve learnt different skill sets and it’s made me the person I am today speaking to you.”   James tailor’s programs to each of his client’s goals and not to their disability as he is, “Looking at what’s this person’s ability and what are they actually capable of and pushing them to those extremes.” When working with client’s with disabilities, he stresses, “Treat them no differently than you would treat an able bodied client.”   For more information on James: I was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine. I grew on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium but now reside back in Prestatyn, North Wales. I'm an online training and nutrition coach by trade, but I was an elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade. I've been lucky enough over those years to have represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few.   I started out my sporting career in swimming and was part of British Swimming's Potential Squad from 2003-05. During that time, I held the SB8 200m breaststroke and 50m breaststroke national records. After being dropped from the GB swimming programme, I moved on to rowing in 2006. The transition happened fairly quickly as I made my first senior international competition that summer at the 2006 World Championships in Dorney Lake, Great Britain and made the final finishing 6th. 2007 World Championships Semi-Finalist, 2008 Paralympic Finalist (5th) and 2009 World Championships Finalist (5th).   I made another transition of sport, this time to sitting volleyball. From 2010 until 2012, I amassed 56 caps for Great Britain. My first international was a surprise selection to compete at the 2010 World Championships in Edmund, Oklahoma, USA. I was lucky enough that my time with the squad, to have competed for Great Britain at my only European Championships in my repertoire as well as a Continental and Intercontinental Cup. My career calumniated at the London 2012 Paralympics were the GB sitting volleyball squad lost in the quarter-final to eventual silver medallist Iran.   So why the website?   Having a disability myself I completely understand the adversity one can face on a day-to-day basis. Also, I wanted to bridge that gap between mainstream fitness and disability, as there is not a lot of fitness topics about for people with disability to widen their knowledge and/or to just improve their quality of living.   Resources discussed on this show: Fit Amputee Website Mind Set Game Podcast James Roberts Facebook James Roberts Instagram James Roberts Twitter James Roberts YouTube Fit Amputee Resources Fit Amputee Media   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Michael Bade joins me on Facebook Live to discuss the difference between a residency and fellowship program. Michael is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program. He is board-certified in orthopaedics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is currently an affiliate faculty member of the Regis OMPT fellowship program and in addition to his experience as a fellowship director, he has assisted with the design of several residency programs.     In this episode, we discuss: -What is the difference between a residency and fellowship program? -Michael’s advice for developing a competitive application and exploring different financial options -Do residency and fellowship programs enhance your clinical practice? -Should residency be mandated to elevate the practice of physical therapy? -And so much more!   To develop a competitive application for a residency program, Michael recommends, “Networking is probably one of the more impactful things you can do.”   The practice of physical therapy continues to evolve as the knowledge base grows and seasoned practitioners can remain up-to-date by pursuing a fellowship or residency. Michael believes, “No matter what time in your career you can always benefit from going back and learning more.”   Having been an integral part of many fellowship and residency programs, Michael has found, “Residency and fellowship education are investments in your overall career and ultimately I think that it leads to a lot of increased job satisfaction as your clinical skills grow and it’s a very powerful and transformative experience.”   For more information on Michael Bade, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT: Michael is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program. He is board-certified in orthopaedics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He helped create the Duke University Medical System Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship and was the first graduate of that program in 2008. In 2012, he received his PhD in Clinical Science from the University of Colorado with an emphasis on comparative effectiveness trials in orthopaedics.   After graduating with his PhD, he was the director of the Regis University Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship as well as an instructor within that program.   He is currently an affiliate faculty member of the Regis OMPT fellowship program and in addition to his experience as a fellowship director; he has assisted with the design of several residency programs.     Resources discussed on this show: Email: michael.bade@ucdenver.edu Michael Bade Research Gate Michael Bade LinkedIn University of Colorado: Michael Bade Webinar: post-professional career options     MedBridge Rodeghero 2015 Smith 1999 Jones 2008     Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen