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Physio Foundations

Pat joins me to talk about his tips for studying and learning in physiotherapy. This is an episode for students and new graduates who want to further develop their learning and professional development. This is Pat’s third time on the podcast – thanks Pat for a great conversation.

In this episode:

• 0:00 About this episode
• 1:34 Welcome back Pat
• 3:09 About Pat – teaching interests and responsibilities
• 5:55 Pat’s tips for success in studying – use the resources that are available to you
• 10:05 Pitfalls when studying – don’t just listen to lecture recordings. Appraise the quality of the information you are provided with
• 13:49 Hot tips – practice your skills but also think about the clinical applications and ask questions
• 17:00 What are the most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist? Challenging yourself and reflection on strengths and weaknesses
• 22:15 What are the most satisfying parts of physiotherapy education?
• 25:15 What gets you out of bed in the morning?
• 28:05 What if you are lacking enthusiasm? Thinking of the bigger picture
• 31:40 Keep your mind open for new opportunities. The importance of curiosity
• 36:00 Final thoughts – find balance, consider sleep, distractions and plan breaks

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This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.