Limb Loss Awareness

APTA Maryland is celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month April 1-30, 2023. The theme for the month is “Inspire to Elevate,” and activities are built around four elements of that theme: Elevate Your Story, Elevate Your Voice, Elevate Your Community, and Elevate Your Potential. This month we are spotlighting Michelle Jamin, PT, DPT […]

Mentor Nights for Students, Early Career Professionals, and Prospective Students

APTAMD’s Next Mentor Night is May 2nd at 8:00 pm. Join us for an open mic physical therapy panel and about settings, clinical scenarios, and anything you’d like! This is a virtual event. Join the Conversation. Non members can request the link to attend mentor nights here. Questions? Helping to Diversify the Physical Therapy Workforce […]

Deadlines for March 31

APTAMD is seeking applications for appointment for Delegates, Student Delegates, and Student Council Representative. To inquire about any of theses positions please contact the chapter office or click the links above. Deadline for Applications: March 31, 2023, 11:59 pm. Ph. 800-306-5596 | aptamd@aptamd.org.  License Renewal Continuing Education and the state mandated implicit bias training must […]

Implicit Bias Training for License Renewal

APTA Maryland offers 2  implicit bias training courses that have been approved by the Office of Minority Affairs to meet the state’s mandate for license renewal. Our courses have also been approved  by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for three contact hours (.3 CEUs).  We offer an on demand course: Implicit Bias: Cognitive Gaps […]

DEI News and Updates

A Message from Mike Ukoha PT, DPT, APTA Maryland’s Newly Elected Director of DEI Thank you for electing me to serve as the Director of DEI for our chapter for the next year. My main point of emphasis over the next year is collecting all contacts and structuring information/work our committee has done since 2020. […]

National Implicit Bias Survey

APTA Maryland’s DEI Committee is collecting data from students and current faculty of DPT programs regarding the current level of exposure to content regarding implicit bias in DPT curriculum.  Take the Survey. The mission of the DEI committee is to foster the long-term sustainability of the physical therapy profession by making APTA Maryland an inclusive organization that […]

December Events and Deadlines

APTA Maryland strives to keep our members informed and engaged. Through our website, eblasts, and social media, we share updates and news. Members shape all policy and direct chapter resources to support our strategic plan. See the latest updates for December 2022 below. Dec. 13 Nominating Committee Runoff Ends at 11:59 pm Dec. 14 Legislative […]

PTA Differential Advocacy and Resources

Advocacy Updates Critical Moment on Capitol Hill: Your Help Needed There are only a few weeks left for Congress to finalize an end-of-year omnibus bill that could address major issues including the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cut and the PTA differential. Use APTA’s Patient Action Center The 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule will […]

Election Runoff for Open Position on Nominating Committee

Due to a tie during our 2022 elections, we are holding a runoff election for an open position on our nominating committee. Voting is open through December 13th. Learn about the candidates and cast your vote. Thank you for your support.