Behind the Scenes: Tips and Insights for Getting to the Podium

By AARC Perspectives

December 18, 2025 |  1 min read

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In this episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, live from Congress 2025,  Amanda Nickel, MSc, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, AARC Program Committee Chair, and Katlyn Burr, DSL, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC, AARC Program Committee, Leadership and Management Expert, pull back the curtain on the proposal submission process and share tips and insights on how to get to the podium and the impact speaking has made on their careers.  Whether you are a seasoned expert or a first-time clinician looking to share your work, this conversation provides a roadmap for turning a “lightbulb moment” into a spot on the national podium.

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Guests


Amanda Nickel, MSc, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC
, is the AARC 2025-2026 Program Chair Amanda Nickel
Katlyn Burr Katlyn Burr, DSL, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC is a member of the AARC Program Committee and serves as the Leadership and Management Expert. 
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