APTA MN Student Special Interest Group - SSIG

APTA MN Student Special Interest Group - SSIG 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

Introducing the 2026 NextGen Co-Chairs! ✨Jenny is currently a third-year student at Mayo Clinic interested in neuro, per...
08/13/2026

Introducing the 2026 NextGen Co-Chairs! ✨

Jenny is currently a third-year student at Mayo Clinic interested in neuro, performing arts PT, and traveling PT.

Maddy is an early professional in the outpatient orthopedics setting who graduated from St. Catherine University in 2023.

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Move & Groove 5K! It will be a morning of movement, community, and fun. W...
07/26/2026

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Move & Groove 5K! It will be a morning of movement, community, and fun. Whether you’re racing for a PR or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to see you there!👟

📍 Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton
📅 September 20
🔗 Link to register in the Linktree

📢 TOMORROW! 📢Don’t miss this opportunity to know more about your options and get your questions answered surrounding deb...
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!

Looking to get more involved in APTA MN and build a network of colleagues across the state? Apply for a MN NextGen Execu...
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!

We are now… APTA MN NextGen! The Student and Early Professional Special Interest Groups have combined to offer new oppor...
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.

Closing out Diversity Month with a reminder: inclusion in PT is a continuous commitment. Listen, advocate, stay curious,...
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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📢The USA Special Olympics and APTA are partnering on this year’s event in Minneapolis and we need you...
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

After Hours session coming your way next week! 📣Join us for our next PT After Hours featuring Emily Samman, PT, DPT as s...
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!

🎟️Raffle Alert🎟️Want a chance to win the NPTE Final Frontier Full Live Course (valued at $999)? Here’s how to enter:💵Eve...
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!!

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