Katherine A. Franklin, PT, DPT, PhD(c)
Katherine A. Franklin, PT, DPT, PhD(c) is a clinical assistant professor in the hybrid pathway at the University of Utah's Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, teaching pediatrics and pathophysiology. She is also a PhD candidate in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University with research interests in the intersection between disability studies and physical therapy education and practice. Katie’s clinical background includes work in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, which helped to inspire this piece. She believes that the humanities can help us to cope with grief and loss in a deeply meaningful way.