513. A Passion Driven Drives Your Career with Dr. Jenny Lacross Part 1 of 2

The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Jenny LaCross joins as a guest to share her remarkable academic journey, from starting in athletic training to pursuing a career in pelvic health physical therapy and eventually transitioning into research. The conversation delves into Dr. LaCrosse's experiences as a clinical practitioner, her advocacy for evidence-based practice in pelvic health, and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue a postdoctoral position to make a broader impact in healthcare education.

Dr. LaCross's narrative emphasizes the significance of research in pelvic health, the challenges of measuring outcomes objectively in this field, and the importance of addressing gaps in knowledge to enhance patient care. The episode offers insights into the motivations behind pursuing a terminal degree, the considerations involved, and the transformative impact such a journey can have on one's professional trajectory.

Jenny LaCross PT, DPT, PhD, ATC, CLT received her B.S. in Kinesiology-Athletic Training from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in Saint Louis in 2014. Upon earning her doctorate, Jenny’s passion for women’s health care led her to complete a 15-month post-professional physical therapy residency in women’s and men’s health at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Centers for Rehab Services, where she also became a certified lymphedema therapist and clinical instructor. She received her Board Specialty Certification in Women’s Health Physical Therapy in 2016 from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She then completed a post-professional certificate program in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and her PhD in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University’s in 2018 and 2023 respectively. Jenny values service to the profession and has volunteered for the American Physical Therapy Association: Academy of Pelvic Health in numerous roles including chair of the clinical practice guideline on physical therapy management of constipation development team, assistant educational review committee chair, and item writer/ member of the specialized academy of content experts in women’s health.
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