For Everyone

McMillan Lecture and APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony

• Wednesday, Feb. 12
• 7:30-9 p.m.
• No ticket required.
• Convention Center, General Assembly Theater ABC

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Join us for the 56th Mary McMillan Lecture, delivered by Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, emeritus professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Read more about Nordstrom.

Following the lecture, stay for the APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony, where we will honor the physical therapists who earned specialist certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2024 and the physical therapist assistants recognized for advanced proficiency in their specialty areas.

Opening Reception

• Wednesday, Feb. 12
• 9-10 p.m.
• No ticket required.
• Convention Center, General Assembly Foyer

Attend the opening reception immediately following the APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony.

APTA Board Meet and Greet

• Thursday, Feb. 13
• 10:15-11 a.m.
• No ticket required.
• APTA Pavilion (exhibit booth No. 1827)

Meet the APTA Board of Directors in a casual setting and learn about their vision for the profession. No sign up necessary.

PT Fund Celebration of Diversity 

• Thursday, Feb. 13
• 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Ticket price: $60
• Pitch 25, Houston, Texas

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Join us for a memorable evening of community and fun at Pitch 25. The PT Fund Celebration of Diversity is an inclusive annual gathering, sponsored by APTA, APTQI, HPSO, CORA, and WashU Medicine - Program in Physical Therapy, directly supporting the PT Fund and contributing to the Minority Scholarship Fund, which helps advance the profession by providing scholarships to underrepresented communities. Enjoy food, drinks, dancing, and great company. The event has raised over $1 million in scholarships, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the physical therapy profession.

Entrepreneurship: Lessons from The Prehab Guys

• Friday, Feb. 14
• 10:15-11 a.m.
• No ticket required.
• APTA Pavilion (exhibit booth No. 1827)

Arash Maghsoodi, PT, DPT, CSCS, Co-Founder of The Prehab Guys, will lead an inspiring session on how he built a thriving business, and attendees will gain practical strategies to launch their own entrepreneurial journey. No sign up necessary.

PTPAC Party

• Friday, Feb. 14
• 7-10 p.m.
• Ticket price: $100 for PTs and PTAs; $50 for students
• Joystix, Houston, Texas

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Celebrate Valentine's Day at the PTPAC Party while supporting advocacy efforts for the profession. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and unlimited access to the massive arcade and pinball collection. All ticket proceeds benefit PTPAC. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Purchase tickets online while registering for APTA CSM. PTPAC Eagle club members receive one free ticket — contact Michael Matlack to reserve yours.

For Students

Student Jump-Start Sessions

• Thursday, Feb. 13: 8-10 a.m. (Marriott Marquis, Texas Ballroom Salons ABC) (Sponsored by Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy)
• Friday, Feb. 14: 8-10 a.m. (Convention Center Room 351 and 361) (Sponsored by Encompass Health, JAG Physical Therapy, Upstream Rehabilitation)
• Saturday, Feb. 15: 8-10 a.m. (Convention Center Room 351 and 361) (Sponsored by Concentra)

Kick-off each morning with coffee, snacks, and networking, while hearing expert insights on career topics like job strategies and professional branding. For Friday and Saturday, coffee starts at 8 a.m. in room 351, and the presentations start at 9 a.m. in room 361.

Marquette Challenge Student Networking Event

• Thursday, Feb. 13
• 5:30-9 p.m.
• Truck Yard Houston

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Since 1989, PT and PTA students have raised more than $5 million for physical therapy research through the Marquette Challenge (sponsored by HPSO / CNA). To recognize and appreciate the year-round hard work you put in, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research and co-host Marquette University will hold an exclusive student networking event at Truck Yard Houston. Come celebrate the winners of the 2023-2024 Challenge and gear up for the 2025 VCU-Marquette Challenge. There will be fun activities, including a live band, karaoke, and Ferris wheel!

If you plan to attend but haven't registered yet, please fill out the registration form. The first 250 registrants to arrive will receive one free drink ticket. Please stop by the Foundation booth #2125 in the exhibit hall to meet Foundation staff, learn more about the Marquette challenge, participate in a hands-on activity, and get advice on grant and scholarship applications. See you there!

For PTAs

PTA Town Hall

• Thursday, Feb. 13
• 5:30-7 p.m.
• Convention Center, Room 320

All are welcome to this annual event, an open-forum discussion hosted by national PTA leaders who can answer questions and make connections to get you involved. No ticket required.