Early Professionals Special Interest Group (EPSIG)

Mission:

To deliver value for early-career APTA North Carolina members by expanding opportunities for: networking, continuing education, professional development, and APTA resource utilization

Get Involved:

Membership into the APTA North Carolina Early Professionals SIG is free to any chapter member within their first five years of clinical practice.

History:

The EPSIG was created by Amanda Beaty, Anne Davenport, and Will Stokes in 2018 for all early-career Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

What is the EPSIG?

The EPSIG is a group within APTA North Carolina that is dedicated to delivering value for early-career APTA North Carolina members. The EPSIG is made up of a five leaders including a Chair, Director of Communications, Director of Membership, Director of Professional Development, and Director of Continuing Education.

You can join the EPSIG by reaching out to the current Chair via email.  Benefits of joining the EPSIG include access to organized meet ups for new professionals by region, free member webinars specific to the early career professional, networking opportunities, and access to a comprehensive annual Mentorship Program. The EPSIG is a place for all early professionals to come together and get involved with APTA North Carolina.

Mentorship Program:

Interested in our Mentorship Program? Mentors and Mentees are needed. Check out our page dedicated to just that here! Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Program are open and close on November 15, 2025.

Current Leadership

Hear from our leaders on their hopes for the EPSIG

Brianna Taylor - “Create unity between early professional NC PTs and PTAs to promote a sense of community and partnership in the APTA.”

Dustyn Walton   - "To bring early professionals together, to create a supportive environment for collaboration and discussion, and to create resources that make the transition from student to clinician less stressful. "

Kyrsten Lee - "For there to be a space where new grads can learn from each other and continue to grow in the profession."

Lucas Sacks - "A stronger network of young PTs and PTAs across the state of NC"

Ruby Dixon - "To facilitate a stronger sense of community amongst early-career NC PTs and PTAs."

If these statements resonate with you, reach out to join us!

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