Biography:
Dr. Archana Vatwani, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA, CLWT, CDP, PMP, CEEAA is the Academic Program Director and Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Dallas, TX. She has nearly two decades of clinical and academic experience at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nova Southeastern University, and Old Dominion University. Dr. Vatwani’s research focuses on enhancing cultural competence, advancing interprofessional education, and improving physical therapy practice in acute care as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary specialties. Her awards include the National Diversity Council’s 2022 Healthcare Diversity Leader Award and the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2022 Minority Faculty Development Award. She currently chairs the APTA Acute Care Education Committee and serves on the Nominating Committee for the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation’s Global Health Special Interest Group, reflecting her ongoing commitment to leadership and service within the profession.
Title : Data-driven decisions: Enhancing patient outcomes through effective outcome measures
Title : Integrating holistic early rehabilitation in acute care: Evidence-based strategies for enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing costs
Title : Bridging the DEI gap in physical therapy education and practice: Cultivating culturally competent leadership and sustainable organization change