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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: Elizabeth Frick, Connor Bradley, and Mykenzie Vaasen

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

10/30/2026

Put Student Conclave on your radar for 2027!

Spend the day expanding your knowledge through educational sessions, engaging in national advocacy discussions over lunch, exploring residency opportunities at our fair featuring programs from across Minnesota, and connecting with fellow PT students from around the state.

🗓️ January 23, 2027
⏰ Tentatively 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Registration details will be shared via email from your student liaisons in December, so keep an eye on your inbox. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/24/2026

After Hours is BACK! 📣

Join us for our first PT After Hours of the year featuring Emily Deno, PT, DPT sharing about “Pelvic Floor for the Orthopedic Physical Therapist”

🗓️ October, October 28th | 7:30 PM

Dr. Emily Deno is a Mayo School of Health Sciences graduate who has a passion for empowering pelvic health patients to have confidence in living an active lifestyle through individualized care and collaboration. She currently lives in Kasson, MN and works at Active PT. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, weight lifting, and being outdoors.

Be sure to join us for this one!

🔗 Registration link in bio!

10/22/2026

Hey students, this one’s for you 🤍

10/10/2026

Introducing the 2026 Social Executive Board! ✨

Gillian Durand is an early professional in the outpatient pelvic health and sports/orthopedics setting who graduated from St. Catherine University in 2026.

Sydney Hunter is a current third-year DPT student at St. Catherine University interested in sports and orthopedics.

Jayden Frederick is a current second-year DPT student at Mayo Clinic interested in sports and orthopedics.

Max Hanninen is a current third-year DPT student at Concordia University, St. Paul interested in outpatient orthopedics and private practice.

10/02/2026

Happy PT Month! 🧡 We are kicking off the month by looking back at the history of our profession and how the PT degree and demographics have evolved over time!

09/22/2026

Meet the APTA Sections Webinar Series is kicking off! This new series is designed to help students and early-career professionals learn more about APTA sections and academies, the resources they offer, and different ways to get involved. First up: APTA Orthopedics.

Not sure where to start? This session has you covered. Students will get to meet APTA Orthopedics and learn how to get involved, find their community by connecting with students, mentors, and PTs who share their interests, build their knowledge through Clinical Practice Guidelines, tools, and courses beyond the classroom, and explore their future through mentorship, volunteering, leadership, and residency and fellowship prep opportunities. There will also be tips on staying connected with student events, plus a live Q&A with APTA Orthopedics members and leaders.

You don’t need to know everything about APTA Orthopedics, you just need to be curious. Come explore, connect, and find what fits your journey.

📆Tuesday, September 29
⏰7:00–8:00 PM CT
🔗Zoom link in Linktree

09/04/2026

Introducing the 2026 PR/Social Media Executive Board! ✨

Rylie Turnquist is an early professional in the rural home health setting who graduated from St. Catherine University in 2026.

Emily Juza is a current third-year DPT student at Mayo Clinic interested in the inpatient neurologic setting and vestibular rehabilitation.

09/01/2026

Thinking about taking the next step in your physical therapy career with a residency? Join us for an online Residency Panel featuring residency directors and current/former residents from across Minnesota! 🧠🦴

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 7:00 PM

Hear firsthand about the residency experience, application process, what programs are looking for, and get your questions answered by those who have been through it!

🔗 Registration link is available in our Linktree

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.

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

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PO Box 131001
Saint Paul, MN
55113

Website

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

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