Register today to join the PPTA Mentorship Program for this neurology session!

"The Hats I Wear" presented by Carol Wamsley, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS. This session will focus on various roles and opportunities as a clinician (i.e., teacher, researcher, faculty assistant, Vice Chair of SIGs, etc.).

You will receive the call information in the confirmation email from your submission. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please email the PPTA Office.

Carol Wamsley, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS received her Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in 1984, certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation in 2000, clinical doctorate from Arcadia University in 2009, and board certification in Neurological Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and certificate of Brain Injury Specialist from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists in 2014. She has over 35 years of experience  with clinical expertise in treatment of the adult neurological population, vestibular and balance disorders. Carol currently works for Good Shepherd Penn Partners and is an Neuro Team Leader. She serves as a Coordinator of the Stroke Specialty Program at Penn Rehab, Co-chair for the health system's Stroke Steering Committee, and is a member of the Neuroscience Service Line Committee for the University of Penn Health System.  Dr. Wamsley is a Clinical Assistant for Arcadia and Temple University. She is an invited guest lecturer for Drexel University College of Media, Art and Design; Drexel University's Physical Therapy program; and the Penn Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania. Carol serves as a research clinician in the area of stroke and robotics at Penn Rehabilitation, Robotics and Design Lab. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the PPTA Neuro SIG. Carol has presented at conferences at the national and local level.

The PPTA Mentorship Program aims to connect students, new professionals, and those looking for the opportunity to grow with a variety of experienced PPTA mentors. The program consists of informal small group sessions via conference call to discuss topics related to clinical practice areas, leadership, and clinical decision making.

Current mentor groups that are available to join:
Pediatrics
Neurology

Please contact PPTA Membership Chair Lauren Bilski for more information.