Early-Career Special Interest Group
Whether you're a student exploring pelvic health for the first time or a new clinician building your career, the Academy offers a variety of resources to help you connect, learn, grow, and lead.
Find your community. Build your confidence. Explore the pelvic health specialty.
The Early-Career Special Interest Group connects students and early-career professionals who are exploring, entering, or growing within pelvic health physical therapy.
Through networking, peer connection, educational opportunities, and Academy engagement, ECSIG helps members build confidence, discover career pathways, and find support as they take their next steps in the profession.
Whether you are a student curious about pelvic health or a new professional looking for mentorship, community, and direction, ECSIG is a place to connect, learn, and get involved.
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Upcoming SSIG + EPSIG Merge
Beginning in February 2027, the Academy's Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) and Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) will come together to form the new Early-Career Special Interest Group (ECSIG). This new community is designed to create a seamless transition from student to practicing clinician by connecting members earlier, strengthening mentorship opportunities, and fostering meaningful relationships throughout the early stages of a pelvic health career.
Featured Events
Explore upcoming Academy events designed to help students and early-career professionals connect, learn, and grow.
More Than Muscles: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Pelvic PT
Learn more about the profession of sex therapy and how to incorporate sex therapy techniques into PFPT practice to optimize patient outcomes. RSVP today.
Learn MorePilates and Positions: Power Up Your Core and Leadership Potential
Interested in running for ECSIG Director or other leadership role? Join the Nominating Committee for a fun and engaging leadership recruitment event that combines movement, connection, and conversation. RSVP today.
RegisterCelebrate & Elevate
Whether you’re looking to catch up, spark new collaborations, or simply celebrate with peers, Celebrate & Elevate is your chance to connect with the heart of our profession—all in one place. This is an annual in-person social event hosted by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy during APTA CSM week every February. RSVP today.
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Explore Academy resources designed to help students and early-professionals connect, learn, grow, lead, and advocate.
🤝 Connect
↑ Back to TopJoin ECSIG
Be sure to join the Early Career Special Interest Group (ECSIG)! Connect with students and early professionals who share your passion for pelvic health. Additionally, check out our other special interests groups to find your passion!
Special Interest GroupsMember Engage
Connect with pelvic health clinicians, students, mentors, and researchers across the country through Member Engage and Academy networking opportunities. Download and join the ‘Mobilize Community Management/Forj Connect’ app to join our student and early professional discussions on the Member Engage!
Member EngageMember Directory
Want to connect with professionals in your area? Explore the Member Directory to find Academy members near you.
Member DirectoryConnect with Us In-Person!
Join us at CSM for networking events, educational sessions, presentations, and opportunities specifically designed for students and early professionals. Be sure to follow ECSIG and the Academy on social media to stay up to date on future events!
Explore Upcoming Events Official ECSIG IG Official Academy IG📚 Learn
↑ Back to TopWebinars and Blog Posts
Access free webinars, past recordings, and educational blog posts covering a variety of pelvic health topics.
Upcoming Webinars Webinar Recordings Blog PostsVirtual Pop-Up Events
Interested in pelvic health but not ready for a full CAPP course? Explore virtual pop-up events designed to introduce specialty topics.
Virtual Pop-Up EventsJWPHPT
Stay up to date with the latest research through the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT).
JWPHPTClinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)
Access evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and other resources to support patient care.
Clinical Practice GuidelinesOutcome Measures
Explore evidence-based pelvic health outcome measures for clinical practice and research.
Outcome MeasuresPatient Education Resources
Access patient education materials that can be incorporated into clinical practice.
Patient Education Resources🌱 Grow
↑ Back to TopCourses and Student Discounts
Looking to further develop your toolkit? Check out our course opportunities below!
Courses and Student DiscountsScholarships
Several scholarship opportunities are available exclusively to student members.
ScholarshipsMentorship Opportunities
Looking for guidance? Connect with experienced clinicians through the Mentor Directory.
Mentor DirectoryClinical Affiliation and Shadowing Resources
Interested in completing a pelvic health clinical rotation or shadowing experience? Explore the Clinical Affiliation Toolkit and Student Affiliation Directory.
Student Affiliation Directory Clinical Affiliation ToolkitAdvance Your Career
Looking for your first pelvic health position or residency opportunity? Explore job openings, residency programs, and career resources through the Academy Career Center.
Academy Career Center Job Shoutouts Career Development BlogCSM Opportunities
Attend educational sessions, networking events, poster presentations, and Academy programming at CSM! Keep an eye out for updates as we get closer to CSM!
Explore CSMResearch Opportunities
Interested in contributing to the profession? Watch for opportunities to participate in research, surveys, abstract submissions, and poster presentations.
Research ParticipationAdditionally, check out our PH specific research grants and updates to the current literature!
Research⭐ Lead and Advocate
↑ Back to TopVolunteer Opportunities
Students and early professionals can serve on committees, task forces, SIG leadership teams, and Academy projects.
Appointed OpportunitiesAdvocacy
Help shape the future of pelvic health physical therapy within your local area through advocacy initiatives and collaboration with state representatives.
State and Regional RepresentativesAdvocacy UpdatesElections and Leadership
Stay involved by participating in Academy elections, leadership positions, and special interest group initiatives.
Run in ElectionsMeet Your Early-Career SIG Directors
Our volunteer leaders are dedicated to helping students and early-career professionals build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and thrive within the Academy community.
Kayla M. Koren
Nijiera Addison
To Be Elected
