How to Teach Clinical Reasoning in OMPT

What happens when you mix decades of movement science, deep mentorship, and a passion for solving complex MSK problems? You get Lee Marinko — one of the most beloved educators and mentors in OMPT.

Lee has been teaching in the Boston University DPT program for more than 20 years, serves as Chair of the AAOMPT Program Director SIG, and launched the BU OMPT Fellowship in 2014 with one goal: “We can do better than that.”

In this conversation, Lee shares her philosophy on mentorship, the joy of Ah ha moments, how to keep clinical problem-solving fun, and what young professionals really need from their teachers and clinical leaders.

In this episode, we explore:

???? Why movement science is the foundation for great OMPT

???? Lee’s favorite teaching moments — and what they reveal

???? How to guide learners through complex cases

???? Mentorship tips for faculty, fellows, and CI’s

???? The origin story of the BU Fellowship

???? Why curiosity beats certainty in clinical reasoning

???? The mindset that makes clinicians grow faster

???? How to “do better” for people with MSK pain

If you teach, mentor, or simply want to think better as a clinician — do not miss this one.