Dr. Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT is a pediatric physical therapist and a professor at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She serves as the APTA Pediatrics North Carolina Pediatric Advocacy Liaison and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup within APTA Pediatrics. She is back in part two of this series to talk more about how competency with diversity, equity, and inclusion are imperative as a pediatric physical therapist, challenges the profession faces, and the intentional work being done by our colleagues to advance our profession. Resources: Dr. Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT on Twitter @MMitchellPCS APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/diversity-equity-and-inclusion To find your State's Pediatric Advocacy Liaison go to pediatricapta.org --> About Us --> Leadership --> Find your Pediatric Advocacy Liaisons under additional leadership APTA Engage for volunteer opportunities Milestones: the APTA Pediatrics Member Newsletter - As a member, find the archive of Milestones Newsletters at the links, and news at the APTA Pediatrics website APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program for APTA Pediatrics Member Pathways to Open Dialogue and Actionable Items as We Acknowledge Systemic Racism and Social Injustices -- Town Hall hosted by the APTA Pediatrics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup. The recording can be found here: https://pediatricapta.org/news/#n1544 As always, thanks for listening to the SNP Podcast where we talk about all things pediatric physical therapy for students and new professionals! If you liked our show, subscribe so you never miss a new episode! To connect with us in more ways than just this podcast, follow us on Instagram (@snp_appt) Twitter (@snp_appt) or Facebook (APTA APPT Students and New Professionals) Host: Chelsea Lasky-McFarlin, PT, DPT Music by Scott Miller

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