Using Structural Competencies for Faculty and Students to Integrate Principles of Social Justice and Health Equity Into a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

Background And Purpose: Integrating principles of social justice and health equity (SJHE) into Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education may be one way to confront the root causes of health inequity. The purpose of this method/model presentation is to highlight structural competencies for faculty and students to integrate SJHE into a 3-year DPT program and a professional development program designed to provide core and clinical faculty with the tools to engage in critical discussions with students and support their development as agents of change.

Method/model Description And Evaluation: This presentation highlights how SJHE structural competencies can be integrated into existing course content (as opposed to presented as a standalone course).