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A PT student interviews a PTThailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology.


As a physical therapy student, it can be overwhelming to become familiar with all the specialties and practice settings within the profession. To provide a primer on the various career paths for PT and PTA students, APTA Magazine reached out to those in leadership roles in APTA's different academies and sections. At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2025, we got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders.

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