Behind the Breath: New Education Program Challenges

By AARC Perspectives

October 1, 2025 |  1 min read

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In this episode of Behind the Breath, we sit down with Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC, from the Ohio State University, to discuss the biggest challenges new education program leaders face and the best tips for thriving in the role. If you’re stepping into a new role as a program director, clinical director of education, or other key education program faculty position and want a fresh perspective on building stronger programs, this is the conversation to tune into!

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Sarah Varekojis

Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC, is a Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Division in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University.

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