Life After Fellowship: Why Post-Professional Growth Matters

In this AAOMPT interview, we sit down with Liam Globensky, Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation and a brand-new fellow from the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning. Liam shares his passion for post-professional development, advocacy, and the responsibility fellows have to give back to the profession.

We dive into:

What life after fellowship should look like

How new fellows can become leaders, mentors, and advocates

Why post-professional opportunities are essential for the growth of PT

The role of clinicians in “raising the tide” for the entire profession

A preview of Liam’s AAOMPT platform presentations

How orthopedic clinicians can screen for pelvic floor dysfunction

Whether you're a student, a fellow, or a seasoned clinician, this episode offers an inspiring look at how PTs can serve, teach, and elevate the profession long after formal training ends.

Chapters:

00:00 – Opening

00:48 – Meet Liam Globensky

03:10 – The Fellow → Clinician transition

06:20 – Why post-professional opportunities matter

10:55 – “Raising the tide” through advocacy

15:40 – How new fellows can give back

20:10 – Orthopedic screening of pelvic floor dysfunction

26:30 – Working alongside his wife: the joint lecture

30:20 – What the future of fellowship-trained PTs looks like

35:00 – Advice to new grads & future fellows

38:50 – Closing

If you’re passionate about fellowship training, clinical growth, and elevating our profession, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this interview with a colleague.