Fall, 2025 CFI: November 13, 2025 (In-Person @ UNE, Portland Campus)

Topic: Professional Identity Formation

Professional Identity Formation is the process through which individuals internalize the values, behaviors, and sense of purpose that define their profession. In physical therapy education, this development extends beyond clinical skill acquisition to include reflection, mentorship, and engagement within the professional community. This session will highlight how Clinical Instructors can intentionally support students’ evolving professional identity and promote growth as competent, compassionate practitioners.

Speakers:

Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT PhD, University of Colorado

Dr. Bilyeu is the Associate Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and earned her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine. Dr. Bilyeu recently completed a PhD in Health Sciences, with a focus on education. She is the Faculty Residency Program Coordinator and additionally leads professional development programs for associated and clinical faculty. Research interests include faculty development, assessment of CI teaching behaviors, innovative curriculum design, and support of novel clinical education models. She was recently recognized with the Excellence in Education award through the University of Colorado DPT program, acknowledging accomplishments in curriculum development, instructional design, and teaching.

Katherine Myers, PT, DPT, PhD, Duke University

Katherine Myers PT, DPT, PhD is Co-Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor at Duke University in Durham, NC. Dr. Myers graduated from Ithaca College in 2002 with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2008. She earned her PhD in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Lifelong Education from North Carolina State University in 2024. Her research interests include best practices in clinical education and the development of teaching excellence of clinical instructors. Dr. Myers is an active member of the APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Education and is Vice Chair of Internal Affairs for ACAPT’s Clinical Education Commission.

Time: Check-in Begins at 8:30 am (Program begins at 9:00) to 3:00pm

**Programming includes Lunch at no cost to attendees.