Hello APTA member,
Have you been wondering how to learn more about cancer rehabilitation? Are you
treating patients with a history of cancer or active cancer, and not know where
to start? Do you want help with research, academia, clinical practice, etc. but
don’t know who to ask?
This email serves as a reminder that the APTA Oncology 2022 formal mentorship
program is OPEN until June 15!
“As a mentee, this program has opened so many doors for my future career that I
would not have had access to without the help and guidance of my mentor. I have
learned so much in such a short period of time!” - 3rd year Duke DPT student
The mentorship program aims to connect you with clinicians experienced in the
realm of oncologic physical therapy - to grow your knowledge base, skills,
business acumen, etc. - for a structured period of time. You can choose from
either a 6-month or a 12-month program which will begin in September, 2022. By
filling out our application here<https://forms.gle/BsUwd6C9imbFRhBy5>, you will
be paired with a mentor of similar interests, backgrounds, etc. for an optimal
experience. Did we mention that this program is FREE?!
To be considered as a mentee you must be an APTA Oncology member, and at least
one of the following: a current student PT or PTA, new PT/PTA (0-5 years of
practice), or new to oncology (0-5 years with the population).
Once again, applications for this year’s cycle will close on Wednesday, June
15, 2022. Please email lriggs89@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:lriggs89@xxxxxxxxx> or
meredith.stutz@xxxxxxxx<mailto:meredith.stutz@xxxxxxxx> directly if you have
any questions or concerns.
If a formal mentorship program isn’t something you are interested in or can
commit to, you can also utilize our Resource
List<https://oncologypt.org/education/#ClinicalInternships>. There you can find
cancer rehab professionals who have stated they are willing to help and they
are listed by area of the country. Reach out to them with questions you may
have regarding cancer rehab.
Respectfully,
APTA Oncology Mentorship Subcommittee
Scott Capozza PT, MSPT
Lindsay Riggs PT, DPT
Meredith Stutz MS, SPT
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Meredith Stutz, MS, SPT
Duke DPT class of 2023
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