Thanks Mike and a great question indeed. I didn't delve much of this in the article but I believe virtual and digital to be currently advanced clinical competencies that over time will be adopted and taught in schools-that incorporate best practices including compassion and empathy-the PT of the future will be every bit adept at hands on and virtual and knowing when and where to apply (e.g. like differential diagnosis!). We do know from even call center research (purely audio) that you can exhibit empathy and compassion so I am confident this is not a difficult task virtually and there is already some evidence on this. Feel free to share any thoughts you have on this as you are front and center in your conversations with students.