Map Out Your Career Journey in Pelvic Health
Wherever you are in your pelvic health career, the Academy helps you learn, connect, lead, advocate, and stay engaged in the profession. From your first pelvic health course to advanced clinical practice, research, education, leadership, and lifelong professional connection, Academy membership gives you access to resources and opportunities designed to support every stage of your journey.
Wherever you are in your pelvic health career, the Academy helps you learn, connect, lead, advocate, and stay engaged in the profession. From your first pelvic health course to advanced clinical practice, research, education, leadership, and lifelong professional connection, Academy membership gives you access to resources and opportunities designed to support every stage of your journey.
1. Student
You are a student enrolled in a DPT or PTA program. You are interested in exploring the pelvic health specialty or want to add pelvic health to your career.
Build your foundation, discover pelvic health, and start connecting with the professional community.
2. Early-Professional
You are a new DPT or PTA program grad and have 0-5 years of experience. You completed some foundational courses in pelvic health and a clinical rotation.
Grow your confidence, find mentorship, and strengthen your clinical and professional identity.
3. Experienced Professional
You have completed CE courses, attended conferences, worked at a residency, or worked in the field for 6+ years.
Deepen your expertise, mentor others, contribute to research, and help shape the future of pelvic health.
4. Retired Member
You have completed courses, advanced training, and have decades of experience.
Stay connected, share your wisdom, mentor the next generation, and remain part of the profession you helped build.
- Join APTA National and Academy memberships at a student discount.
- Take PH1 as your foundational pelvic health course.
- Join the Student Special Interest Group to meet fellow students.
- Attend free webinars and virtual events to connect with fellow students and professionals.
- Apply for volunteer opportunities or run in Early-Career SIG director elections.
- Network at CSM and Academy's social and networking events.
- Explore student clinical opportunities.
- Start building your professional community early.
- Maintain your APTA National and Academy membership, new grads get discounts
- Find a mentor in clinical practice, education, research, leadership, or advocacy.
- Continue your CAPP course pathway.
- Attend clinical application webinars and courses.
- Offer your services as a Medical Model
- Find a job and add yourself to PT Locator to promote your services
- Join SIG discussions and connect with peers.
- Explore Academy volunteer opportunities to build leadership skills.
- Pursue PWCS or CAPP certifications to stand out
- Renew your APTA National and Academy membership to maintain access to member benefits
- List your mentor skills in the Mentor Directory.
- Serve as a mentor for clinicians, students, researchers, or future leaders.
- Apply for volunteer leadership opportunities or run in national elections.
- Submit a conference session or course proposal, webinar idea, or resource.
- Submit a survey for distribution or apply for a research grant.
- Promote your practice on PT Locator and ChoosePT
- List your student clinical affiliation opportunity in our directory
- Pursue PWCS or CAPP certifications to update your skills
- Stay connected to the pelvic health community.
- Share your expertise through mentoring or advising.
- Support students and early-career professionals by listing yourself in the Mentor Directory.
- Donate to Pelvic Health Research
- Attend Academy webinars, events, and networking opportunities.
- Apply for volunteer leadership opportunities or run in national elections.
- Contribute institutional knowledge to Academy committees or projects.
- Continue advocating for the profession and the patients we serve.
Clinical Practice
- Take CAPP courses to grow and sharpen your knowledge and skills.
- Attend free webinars or watch recordings.
- Join Special Interest Group discussions on complex cases or sub-specialty topics.
- Attend virtual pop-ups and CSM for education on specialty topics.
- Find a mentor or offer your mentor services via the Mentor Directory.
- Promote your services in PT Locator.
- Review Clinical Practice Guidelines to stay up-to-date on best practices.
Education
- Apply for jobs in academia
- Submit a course proposal for an existing or new course
- Volunteer on the Health & Wellness Committee to develop patient education handouts
- Join the CAPP Editorial Panels to help update standardized education
- Find a mentor or offer your mentor services via the Mentor Directory for students or new professionals interested in a career in academia.
Research
- Apply for research grants
- Submit research surveys for distribution
- Apply to the Research Committee, CPG Guideline Development Groups, or task forces
- Apply for the Cross-Disciplinary Scholarship
- Review manuscripts for the JWPHPT
- Access JWPHPT and Urogynecology journals
- Find a mentor or offer your mentor services via the Mentor Directory for professionals interested in a career in research
Leadership & Advocacy
- Apply for appointed and elected volunteer positions to serve on committees, SIGs, and the National Board.
- Find a mentor or offer your mentor services via the Mentor Directory to emerging leaders.
- Cross-promote the Academy's advocacy campaigns aimed at advancing the profession, promoting pelvic health specialty, and advocating for better patient outcomes.
- Provide input on the Academy's positions statements.