ACAPT FlexCast Highlights Leadership Development Through FHEL Graduates

ACAPT’s latest episode of FlexCast explores the impact of leadership development in academic physical therapy through the lens of the Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership (FHEL).

ACAPT Board Director Dr. Heather Ross, PT, MPT, sits down with Dr. Dawn Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS; Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; and Dr. Stephanie Eton, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS — current participants and graduates of the APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership, who share how the program shaped their leadership approach and influenced their work within academic institutions.

The conversation highlights key themes, including strategic leadership, navigating complexity in higher education, and the importance of continued engagement within the academic PT community. Our guests also reflect on how their fellowship experience strengthened their connection to ACAPT and prepared them to contribute to the profession at both institutional and national levels.

This episode underscores the value of intentional leadership development in building strong academic programs, supporting faculty growth, and advancing the future of physical therapy education.

Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify.