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To improve healthcare, we must improve healthcare education.

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Join the Health Equity in Action Faculty Development Program

Inquisicare Institute is launching the Health Equity in Action Faculty Development Program for healthcare providers who are teaching or transitioning to academia. This program addresses the need for formal education in teaching, service, and scholarship, which are essential for preparing the next generation of healthcare providers. It aims to cultivate culturally responsive educators through three pathways: Inclusive and Accessible Teaching and Learning Practices, Decolonizing Action Research Framework, and Service and Community Development Approaches. Participants will receive monthly mentorship and access to the curriculum for one year.

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About the Inquisicare Institute

At the Inquisicare Institute, we empower healthcare educators to foster inclusive learning environments and tackle healthcare disparities. Through our Health Equity in Action: Faculty Development Program, we’re shaping the future of healthcare education with an emphasis on inclusion, accessibility, and social responsibility.

Founder, Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc

Dr. Kimberly Varnado is a nationally recognized mentor, speaker, and educator in healthcare education. With 20 years of clinical expertise and over 15 years in academia, Dr. Varnado has dedicated her career to advancing professional development, mentorship, and equity-driven practices in both clinical and academic settings. She has mentored Deans, Program Directors, Department Chairs, and Faculty nationwide, fostering leadership and innovation in healthcare education.

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What Educators Are Saying About Dr. Kimberly Varnado

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Varnado in several professional settings, where she has the consummate ability to create a safe, welcoming environment where her colleagues contribute to the conversation. She is particularly skillful when the people in the group may be reticent to speak up. On a personal level, when I seek her counsel, she listens carefully to my needs, brings her insights into our conversation, and offers guidance that is unfailingly helpful.
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Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Professor Emeritus
Samuel Merritt University

As a new chair of a DPT program, it has been such a blessing to have Kim as a mentor that I can reach out to as I navigate the transition process from faculty to chair. She helped me realize the importance of staying calm and unshakeable in the midst of some very hostile situations. The message I gleaned from observing her and talking with her conveyed the importance of keeping my long-term goals in mind and remembering the greater mission to make a positive impact on society.
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Prisca Collins, PT, PhD
Professor and Chair
 School of Health Professions
Samford University

Dr. Varnado’s  guidance has been pivotal in building my foundation in values-based and inclusive leadership, which has been instrumental in my role as the Inaugural Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the WashU Medicine Program in Physical Therapy. Moreover, the opportunity to discuss my career goals and aspirations with her has allowed me to create a clear and actionable development plan, positioning me for continued success as I navigate opportunities and challenges throughout my career.
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Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
WashU Medicine Program in Physical Therapy

Since we met during our Fellowship training, Kim has been at the top of my ‘go-to’ list when I have sought advice and mentorship. With Kim, I know I have someone who will really listen, who can be trusted, and whose priority is helping me find a positive path forward that respects all who may be impacted by a decision.

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John Borstad, PT, PhD
Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy Program
College of Health
Oregon State University - Cascades

I have been in a collegial mentorship group for leaders in academic physical therapy with Kim since 2018.  Throughout the years she has demonstrated the ability to dissect situations with clarity, ask probing questions to determine the root issues, and provided fresh perspectives on strategic management.  She is driven to seek excellence in everything she does, is curious about the world around her, and leads from a place of care and concern for every individual.

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Lora Packel, PT, PhD (She/Her)
Interim Associate Dean
School of Health Professions
Saint Joseph's University

Dr. Kimberly Varnado’s mentorship during my time in the APTA Fellowship for Higher Education Leadership was instrumental to my professional growth and development. Her mentorship wasn’t just about practical leadership tools; it was a holistic and transformative experience that helped me develop greater clarity, confidence, and purpose—both within and beyond academia."
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Kellee Harper-Hanigan, DPT, PhD, WCC 
Program Director and Associate Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Lincoln Memorial University

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