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Resources for Attendees
Make the most of your APTA CSM experience.
Gain hands-on skills to launch your career, connect with future colleagues and mentors, and get inspired by the next generation of PT leaders.
Discover sessions built just for students and early-career PTs, and bring your school spirit to the high-energy APTA Knowledge Bowl competition.
Two Opportunities for Students to Experience APTA CSM at a Discount
Explore student-exclusive opportunities like scholarships and the student volunteer program. These options help you make the most of your experience — whether you need financial support or want to take an active role at the meeting.
Networking Breakfasts
Start your mornings with coffee, snacks, and networking with other students and early-career professionals. You'll also hear expert insights on career topics like job strategies and professional branding.
Exclusive Programming for Students and Early-Career Professionals
Step into your career with confidence, clarity, and energy. Programming is designed exclusively for students and early-career professionals who want more than just clinical skills.
Across three days, you'll gain practical strategies to thrive financially, avoid common pitfalls, and stay energized while exploring new practice models. Hear from physical therapists who've built careers as unique as their passions, and expect honest conversations, valuable tools, and real inspiration to set you up for long-term success.
- Financial and personal wellness. Get practical tools to manage your finances, protect yourself legally, and stay balanced as you launch your career.
- Career exploration. Discover practice models and career paths you probably didn't learn about in school.
- Inspiration and growth. Hear from PTs who’ve built careers they love and walk away motivated to create your own path.
- Networking from the start. Build connections with peers at your stage and start growing a professional network that lasts.
Top sessions include:
- Money Moves: Smart Financial Steps for Early-Career Success
- PT Life Hacks — Stay Sane and Love the Job
- Rehab in the Rough: APTA's Immersive Wilderness PT Experience
Show Off Your Physical Therapy Game at the APTA Knowledge Bowl
The APTA Knowledge Bowl is a high-energy competition that brings together DPT students from across the country for a thrilling NPTE test-prep showdown. In a room full of enthusiastic attendees, the competition is fierce, and school spirit runs high.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
- First place: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Second place: University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Third place: Regis School of Health & Rehab Sciences
Thank you to this year's sponsors, Scorebuilders, HPSO, and JAG Physical Therapy.
Networking and Social Events
Join a variety of networking and social events to connect with students, peers, and industry leaders. For ticketed fundraiser events, don't forget to reserve your spot during registration.
Prepare for Success at APTA CSM
Whether you're attending sessions or cheering on your school in the Knowledge Bowl, you'll find an opportunity to boost your career at APTA CSM.