Youth Development United
YDU Continues Cycling Initiative with Bike Giveaway at Stetser Elementary School
Widener's physical and occupational therapy programs are mentioned for their support of the Youth Development United's bike initiative.
Adrienne N. Pinckney, PT, DPT, PhD
- Program Director, Institute for Physical Therapy Education, Associate Professor
Affiliated Programs
Education
- PhD, Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations (2022)
Notre Dame of Maryland University (MD) - DPT, Physical Therapy (2016)
Arcadia University (PA) - MPT, Physical Therapy (2003)
University of Delaware (DE) - BA, Biology (2000)
University of Delaware (DE)
About Me
I received my Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from the University of Delaware in 2003 and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Arcadia University in 2016. I recently my PhD in Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations at Notre Dame of Maryland University (Baltimore, MD) in May 2022.
I have 19 years of clinical experience, primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting. I have assumed various roles in academic and clinical physical therapy education for over 17 years, including serving as an APTA Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE) for a nationwide outpatient physical therapy provider, instructor of several interprofessional continuing education seminars, and founding DCE and Assistant Professor within a PTA program.
I have been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2001, along with memberships in the Academy of Physical Therapy Education and the Section on Health Policy & Administration. She is a former recipient of the APTA Minority Student Scholarship Award (2003). I have been a member of the American Education Research Association (AERA) since 2017, along with membership in the AERA Division for the Professions.
I am an active supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within physical therapy education, particularly through involvement with multiple pipeline programs for secondary and post-secondary students, including HOSA.
Research Interests
- Underrepresented minority (URM – as defined by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy) student pursuit of PT careers
- The role of pipeline programs in URM student success in gaining admission to PT education programs
- Physical Therapy student perceptions of value and self-efficacy within service learning
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Delaware Physical Therapy Association
- American Education Research Association
In the Media
- Youth Development United
YDU Explores Rehab Science Careers
Widener's College of Health and Human Services partnered with Youth Development United to educate local kids and their families about jobs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech- language pathology through hands-on activities. Program Director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education Adrienne Pickney, and Clinical Associate Professors Lydia Navarro-Walker and Lindsay Milgram are quoted.
- Chester Upland Youth Soccer
Chester's Mentoring Initiative
Adrienne Pinckney, associate professor and director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education, shared her tips for self care and physical wellness.
- Delaware County Daily Times
40 bicycles given away at ‘inspiring experiences’ Chester event
Adrienne Pickney, director for the Institute of Physical Therapy Education, and other members of the Widener community participated in a bike giveaway and rodeo hosted by Youth Development United and Chester Upland Youth Soccer.