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Representing PT and PTA students across the state of Minnesota. Follow for events made for students! Meet Our 2023-2024 Members!

Co-Chairs: Allison Oster and Cole Birch

PR & Social Media: Erin Haag and Kaitlyn Karls

Government Affairs: Melina Jordan and Noah Limbach

Membership Committee: Addie Demaine and Nicole Kell

National Advocacy Dinner: Angie Swanson and Jenna Howden

Spring Conference: Rachael Loman and Hailey Embacher

Student Conclave: Aly Christensen, Taylor Pennell, and Braeden Opay

Community Outreach: Eliz

abeth Frick, Connor Bradley, and Mykenzie Vaasen

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Action: Dylan Gibson and Tony Thao

06/08/2026

📢 TOMORROW! 📢

Don’t miss this opportunity to know more about your options and get your questions answered surrounding debt management, refinancing, forgiveness, and more!

📅 June 9th | 7:00 PM

🔗 Link to RSVP is in the Linktree!

05/21/2026

Looking to get more involved in APTA MN and build a network of colleagues across the state? Apply for a MN NextGen Executive Board! Applications are open now with a link to the form in an email from school liaisons.

Even if you are a graduating third-year, consider applying as an early professional!

📆 Due June 5th | 11:59 PM

Email [email protected] with any questions about the application or what it means to be on an Executive Board!

05/03/2026

We are now… APTA MN NextGen!

The Student and Early Professional Special Interest Groups have combined to offer new opportunities for connection, networking, and mentorship throughout the state of Minnesota. Additional details and information about how to become involved to come.

The next generation of physical therapy starts here.

04/28/2026

Closing out Diversity Month with a reminder: inclusion in PT is a continuous commitment. Listen, advocate, stay curious, create inclusive spaces, and uplift diverse voices. Stronger diversity = stronger care. Let’s carry it beyond April!

04/24/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📢

The USA Special Olympics and APTA are partnering on this year’s event in Minneapolis and we need your help! There are incredible volunteer opportunities for PTs and even non-PTs. Be a part of something special at the USA Games taking place at the University of Minnesota.

📆June 19 -26
🔗 Link to information in the Linktree

04/22/2026

After Hours session coming your way next week! 📣

Join us for our next PT After Hours featuring Emily Samman, PT, DPT as she dives into “Geriatric PT: Understanding the Older Adult Across Rehab Settings” and key considerations for treating adults over 65 across acute care, subacute/inpatient rehab, outpatient, and rural settings. Practical tips and tricks will be shared to help you feel more confident heading into clinicals this summer!

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th | 7:30 PM

Emily is a physical therapist based in Minneapolis, MN and a 2025 graduate of the Mayo DPT program. She earned her B.S. in Kinesiology from Iowa State University and is currently completing her geriatric PT residency at the Minneapolis VA, working toward her GCS certification.

🔗 Zoom link in bio!

04/12/2026

🎟️Raffle Alert🎟️

Want a chance to win the NPTE Final Frontier Full Live Course (valued at $999)?

Here’s how to enter:
💵Every $5 donated = 1 entry
💵$10 = 2 entries
💵$20 = 4 entries (and so on)

Winner will be randomly selected on April 17th at 5:00 PM!

🔗 Head to the link in our Linktree to enter!
📧 Be sure to use your student email to help track entries

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help your NPTE prep!!

03/27/2026

Food insecurity isn’t just about access to food, it’s about access to health, recovery, and quality of life.

As future PTs, this matters. Nutrition plays a huge role in tissue healing, energy levels, and overall outcomes. This means food access is a rehab issue too.

Swipe to learn more + check our Linktree for resources to support your patients 🥗🥑

03/25/2026

After Hours session coming your way next week! 📣

Join us for our next PT After Hours featuring Ethan Taylor, PT, DPT, CSCS as he dives into Achilles Repair Rehab and key considerations for guiding patients through recovery/return to activity.

🗓 Wednesday, April 1st | ⏰ 7:30 PM

Ethan is a Sports PT Resident at Twin Cities Orthopedics with a background in kinesiology and physical therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He also served 6 years in the Minnesota and Wisconsin Army National Guard and brings a strong passion for helping active individuals return to the activities they love.

Mark your calendars!
🔗 Zoom link in bio!

02/19/2026

February After Hours session coming your way! 📣

Join us for our next PT After Hours featuring Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet as she presents on Climate, Health, and Health Equity and how these critical issues intersect with physical therapy practice.

🗓 Wednesday, February 25th | 7:00 PM

Dr. Sutkowi-Hemstreet is an acute care physical therapist, passionate educator, and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. She is an Assistant Professor in the University of Minnesota’s DPT program, bringing expertise in cardiopulmonary care, education, and health equity to this important conversation.

Mark your calendars!
🔗 Zoom link in Linktree!

Address

PO Box 131001
Saint Paul, MN
55113

Website

https://linktr.ee/apta.mn.ssig

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