Plus, PT loan forgiveness bill is back on Capitol Hill — act now.

June 24, 2021

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With Stakes Higher Than Ever, PT Loan Forgiveness Bill Back on Capitol Hill

The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans. Learn more and advocate today!

Video: APTA Student Social - Why Representation Matters in Physical Therapy

Guests discussed the lack of diversity in the profession and how students can use their voices now to represent minority populations in physical therapy.

APTA Member Benefit of the Month: APTA's Early-Career Dues Discount

As you graduate and enter the profession, don’t forget to take advantage of the multi-year discounts APTA’s Early-Career Dues Discount affords you. This program allows you to save 50% off your national, chapter, and participating section dues in your first year postgraduation, as long as your APTA student membership is active at graduation and you maintain continuous APTA membership afterward. The discount ensures that you can stay connected with the APTA community when you need the resources and network the most — as you begin your career as a PT or PTA. Learn more about APTA's Early-Career Dues Discount and check out all APTA member benefits.

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Just Picture It: APTA Centennial Photo, Video Contests Want Your Vision

In celebration of APTA's centennial year, we're hosting two creative contests. We're looking for members who have something to say about the future of the profession, or who can capture a compelling image that speaks to what the profession is all about through photography. Learn more and enter the video contest (July 1 deadline), the photo contest (July 31 deadline) or both!

Join Us for the APTA Knowledge Bowl, June 30

This may be one of the most entertaining events you will participate in as an APTA student member! This high-energy event allows students from DPT programs across the country to test their knowledge and prep for the National Physical Therapy Examination. Learn more and RSVP today!

APTA Student Social: Finding Your Niche in Physical Therapist Practice, July 11

During this month's APTA Student Social we'll talk with Ashley Johnson, PT, DPT, about her unique take on physical therapist practice and how you too can discover and hone your niche within the physical therapy profession. RSVP by July 10 through APTA Engage.

Write a Perspective Article for APTA's Website

Like to write? Have a story to tell? APTA is looking for members to contribute perspective articles for apta.org.

Note From the Vice President

Happy summer, everyone!

I hope you are enjoying some sunnier weather this month! As we move into summertime, don’t forget about some exciting student events coming up. The APTA Knowledge Bowl is happening on June 30! Be sure to sign up as an audience member on APTA Engage to support your school or test your own physical therapy knowledge.

In July, there will be an APTA Student Social about finding your niche in physical therapy practice and an APTA Live event celebrating our professional history. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming student events! Finally, you can sign up for the House of Delegates Student Network on APTA Engage. This is a great place to be more involved with the APTA House of Delegates process by learning about current motions, asking questions, and voicing your opinions about key issues facing our profession.

As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or are interested in more ways to get involved. Thank you for all you continue to do to serve the APTA Student Assembly.