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National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Learn more about the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society.

PT student essay contest

The annual Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest is co-sponsored by the Consortium of Humanities, Ethics & Professionalism (CHEP) and the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation (JHR).

Contest deadline: The January 2023 deadline is now passed. The next contest will begin in the fall 2023.

Read about the 2022 & 2021 winners.

How to pursue a career in academic physical therapy

How to transition from clinician to academia - 3-part video series - Jan 2022
How to pursue a job in academic PT
Podcast: Career paths within the PT profession - Mar 2020
Why pursue a PhD? - Jan 2021 podcast in partnership with APTA
Mentoring faculty & PhD students for a collaborative research culture - Mar 2021
List of PhD programs available in physical therapy, rehabilitation & related sciences

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Financial resources
- Five student debt recommendations and final report (2020) - from the PT Student Debt Task Force of the Educational Leadership Partnership (ELP).
- Financial FAQs from the ELP Student Debt Task Force.
- Curated resources designed to help students manage their student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- DPT-related scholarships
- Visit APTA's Financial Solutions Center for strategies and tools to help you plan ahead, including:
  - Free online financial education platform offered by Enrich
  - Student loan refinancing program offered by Laurel Road
  - Guidance from a certified financial planner
Career planning
- APTA PT Moves Me student recruitment campaign
- Why pursue a PhD? - January 2021 podcast in partnership with APTA
- How to pursue a job in academic PT
- Recorded interviews about PT job market - July 2020
- Navigating the PT job market video - Part 1 with outpatient partners - July 2020
- Navigating the PT job market video - Part 2 with panelists from non-outpatient settings - September 2020
- Podcast: Rick Segal advises future physical therapists on the many career paths available within the PT profession.
- PT education: The next generation needs us.
- List of PhD programs available in physical therapy, rehabilitation and related sciences
- What to consider when accepting your first job.
- APTA's PT & PTA career information.
- ACAPT Career Center with PT education job listings & ability to upload your resume
  
  NPTE & FSBPT
- How to register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). FSBPT oversees the NPTE process and uses Prometric to administer the exam in testing facilities across the country. FSBPT has Practice Exam & Assessment Tool (PEAT) forms available for purchase to schools and individuals.
- Can you take the NPTE before graduation? See FSBPT answers here.
- NPTE accommodations & tips to help those who don't pass
- FSBPT guidance for applying for your state license.
Mental health
Resources to help deal with student mental health issues - February 2022

Resilience, Grit, and Optimism - January 2021
- PowerPoint Handout
Student mental health report from ACAPT's Student-Clinician Mental Health Task Force - October 2020
Student groups
- Check out the ACAPT Leadership Academy's Student Leadership Development Group.
- APTA's Student Assembly and APTA web page for students.
- COVID-19 Student Service Corps - toolkit for setting up a chapter.
- American Academy of PT (AAPT) offers student scholarships & more
- National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) also offers scholarships & more
Other resources
- Needs of doctor of physical therapy (DPT) class of 2020 - ACAPT's preliminary report.
- Understanding ACAPT's Admissions Traffic Rules.
- Review the standards established for Common Terminology Glossary for Physical Therapist Clinical Education.
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- What's the difference between ACAPT & CAPTE?

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