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NABPT is a nonprofit organization focusing on physical therapists from the African Diaspora by providing increased opportunities for visibility, networking, community service, career development, and mentorship.

Curious about careers in professional sports physical therapy?Join us for our upcoming Power Hour, where we’ll explore c...
20/03/2026

Curious about careers in professional sports physical therapy?

Join us for our upcoming Power Hour, where we’ll explore career pathways, leadership in the field, and real-world experiences working in professional sports.

This is a free virtual event open to all who want to learn, grow, and connect.

🔗 Registration link in bio
📩 Zoom link provided upon registration

📅 March 31
⏰ 7:00 PM Eastern
📍 Virtual

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/31Invest in Your Future: $1,000 Pelvic Health ScholarshipNABPT and APTA Pelvic Health have contin...
18/03/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/31

Invest in Your Future: $1,000 Pelvic Health Scholarship

NABPT and APTA Pelvic Health have continued our partnership to support the next generation of pelvic health specialists! We are awarding one winner a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward CAPP-Pelvic or CAPP-OB courses.
Are you eligible?
• Must have an NABPT affiliation (Member or program participant).
• Must be a 2nd or 3rd-year PT student OR a licensed PT/PTA in good standing.
📅 Deadline: March 15th
🔗 How to Apply: Click the link in our bio for the application and full details!
Don’t miss this chance to advance your clinical skills and impact the community. Apply today!

Curious about careers in professional sports physical therapy?Join us for our upcoming Power Hour, where we’ll explore c...
13/03/2026

Curious about careers in professional sports physical therapy?

Join us for our upcoming Power Hour, where we’ll explore career pathways, leadership in the field, and real-world experiences working in professional sports.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with the NABPT community.

📅 March 31
⏰ 7:00 PM Eastern
📍 Virtual

10/03/2026

What does care look like through the eyes of the next generation?In this episode of 365 Ujima The Future, Dr. Lisa VanHoose sits down with a mother–daughter ...

10/03/2026

Six years ago, this was just a vision.

Today, Minority Women in Sports, Inc. is impact you can see and impact you can feel.

6 years.
175+ events.
30+ cities.
50+ partnerships.
$15K+ in scholarships.
4,000+ women and girls impacted.

What started as an idea has grown into a movement, a sisterhood, and a pipeline.

To every woman who showed up.
To every partner who believed in the mission.
To every speaker, mentor, member, donor, volunteer, and supporter who said yes, thank you.

You didn’t just attend events.
You helped build this.

**GIVEAWAY**
In honor of our six year anniversary, we’re giving away 6 yearly memberships to Minority Women in Sports. 🎉

If you’ve been wanting to join the sisterhood, this is your moment.

To enter:
1. Comment your city + your profession in sports. (students welcome)
2. Tag a woman in sports from your network.
3. Make sure you’re following us.

Winners will be announced on Monday!

10/03/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN🎉

We are providing a 3rd year Louisiana PT student with a $1,000 scholarship to assist with NPTE fees. To be eligible for our scholarship, you must fulfill the following criteria: be in good standing with NABPT, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, submit an unofficial transcript, and write a statement of career interest that discusses your commitment to increase support for underrepresented minorities in physical therapy.

Please submit your application to info.nabptnola@gmail.com by April 15th, 2026!

06/03/2026

We’re growing, and we want YOU! 👏🏽

Body G.O.A.L.S. is looking for PRN Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to join our home-based care team in Metro Atlanta.

Flexible schedule, supportive team, and the chance to make an impact in patients’ homes.

📧 Interested? Inquire at info@bodygoalspt.com

Invest in Your Future: $1,000 Pelvic Health ScholarshipNABPT and APTA Pelvic Health have continued our partnership to su...
02/03/2026

Invest in Your Future: $1,000 Pelvic Health Scholarship

NABPT and APTA Pelvic Health have continued our partnership to support the next generation of pelvic health specialists! We are awarding one winner a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward CAPP-Pelvic or CAPP-OB courses.
Are you eligible?
• Must have an NABPT affiliation (Member or program participant).
• Must be a 2nd or 3rd-year PT student OR a licensed PT/PTA in good standing.
📅 Deadline: March 15th
🔗 How to Apply: Click the link in our bio for the application and full details!
Don’t miss this chance to advance your clinical skills and impact the community. Apply today!

The Future of NABPT Needs You.We are officially calling on our members to step forward and lead. Applications are NOW OP...
01/03/2026

The Future of NABPT Needs You.

We are officially calling on our members to step forward and lead. Applications are NOW OPEN for National Leadership and Committee roles!
This is your chance to shape our programming, support our chapters, and influence the direction of our organization.
Available Roles:
• Executive: President, Vice President, & Treasurer
• Committees: Membership, Chapter Development, Events, & Marketing
How to Apply:
Check the graphic for your specific track and head to the link in our bio to get started! 🔗

Join us NEXT WEEK for the 2026 NABPT CSM Happy Hour! 🍹📍 Madero 1899 Cocina y Cantina📅 February 13, 2026⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM PS...
07/02/2026

Join us NEXT WEEK for the 2026 NABPT CSM Happy Hour! 🍹
📍 Madero 1899 Cocina y Cantina
📅 February 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM PST

Connect, unwind, and celebrate with NABPT during CSM. Your ticket includes 1 drink ticket and light bites while they last.

🎟️ Tickets available via the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for the 2026 NABPT CSM Happy Hour! 🍹📍 Madero 1899 Cocina y Cantina📅 February 13, 2026⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM PSTConnect, ...
18/01/2026

Join us for the 2026 NABPT CSM Happy Hour! 🍹
📍 Madero 1899 Cocina y Cantina
📅 February 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM PST

Connect, unwind, and celebrate with NABPT during CSM. Your ticket includes 1 drink ticket and light bites while they last.

Bonus: The first 15 registrants will receive a free NABPT tote bag!

🎟️ Tickets available via the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

Recruiting is being done for a research study about patient facing physical therapists’ experience of leadership develop...
14/01/2026

Recruiting is being done for a research study about patient facing physical therapists’ experience of leadership development.
If you fit the eligibility requirements and are interested in participating, please email jgelber3@huskers.unl.edu.

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