Plus, celebrate #PTmonth this October.

September 30, 2021

Inform

2021-2022 APTA Student Assembly Board Slate Announced. All Student Members Can Vote

The 2021-2022 APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors slate of candidates has been announced. Plan to cast an informed ballot. Check out the slate of candidates and student elections webpages to learn more. Voting opens Oct. 7.

Video: APTA Student Social - Pursue Your Leadership Potential

We recently hosted a conversation with Col. Deydre Teyhen, PT, PhD, chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps, to learn about opportunities PTs and PTAs can pursue to maximize their leadership potential.

Podcast: Advancing Inclusion in the Classroom — and Beyond

Have you ever stopped to think about your bias? In ways big and small, we all express bias, but it’s up to us to meet our bias with awareness and empathy, and with inclusivity in mind. That's what we talked about with Brian Wilkinson, PT, DPT.

APTA Member Benefit of the Month: New Monthly Dues Payment Plan

APTA now offers a set-and-forget monthly dues payment plan, available to all new, returning, and renewing APTA members. Once set up, there's nothing more to do: The monthly installments will be made through an autopay system, and you can even arrange to have your membership auto-renew each year. It's that simple. Visit the APTA dues payment plans page for more details. Check out these resources and other benefits that are available to APTA members.

Engage

Keep Moving — And Giving Back: Get Ready for National Physical Therapy Month, Oct. 1

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and it's approaching sooner than you think. Now's the time to plan for how you'll celebrate the profession — and your role in it.

100 Days of Service: APTA's Centennial Community Service Initiative

On Sept. 22 we launched APTA's 100 Days of Service initiative, an effort to make a collective impact on our communities during the last 100 days of our centennial year. To help make it easy, we're offering access to various service activities at the national, APTA component, and individual levels.

APTA CSM 2022 Volunteers Needed

APTA is offering, to all active APTA student members, a chance to volunteer at APTA CSM, Feb. 2-5, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. APTA will select 150-170 active student members on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will close on Friday, Oct. 8, or sooner once all spots are filled.

APTA Residency and Fellowship Virtual Career Fair, Free Online Event Happening Oct. 5

Wondering if a residency or fellowship is right for you? Engage with residency and fellowship education representatives from across the country in a free online event. Also on hand: staff from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service.

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

Hi, everyone.

I am excited to share that elections for the next APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors are set to open next week! Voting will open online Thursday, Oct. 7. This is such an exciting time, as there are so many amazing student leaders on this year’s slate. Be sure to keep an eye out for videos and other promotional materials to help you get to know all the awesome candidates. Don’t forget to make your voice heard in selecting next year’s SABoD!

I also am thrilled to announce another core ambassador transition period. Next month, new core ambassadors begin a year-long term helping students in their states become better engaged with APTA. I am very encouraged about the excitement this new cohort of student leaders has in engaging their peers in APTA involvement!

Thank you to all the outgoing core ambassadors. As I look toward having only one month left in my current role as vice president, I know it is bittersweet to transition out of such a rewarding leadership position. Thank you for all the hard work you have put in to serve the Student Assembly over the past year. This is just the beginning of your leadership journey and I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for each of you!

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.