As a physical therapy student, it can be overwhelming to familiarize yourself with all the specialties and practice settings in 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, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders.
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Student Focus | APTA Hand and Upper Extremity
Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski, PT, DPT, DHSc, with APTA Hand & Upper Extremity.
Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
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