APTAMA Student

Special Interest Group

Purpose

The purpose of the Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) is to provide a means by which student members and student affiliates, hereinafter referred to as students, having a common interest because of their class membership, may meet, confer, and promote the interests of their school, their membership classes, the Chapter, and the Association. 

Click here for a handout that summarizes the key points of the APTAMA Student SIG

Executive Board

• Chair: Michael Chiauzzi PT/s
  
• Co-chair: Justin Montgomery PT/s
• Co-chair: Eric Soule PT/s
• District Chairs:
  • Central: Eric Soule
    • MCPHS; Mt. Wachusett
  • Northern Metro: Michael Chiauzzi
    • MGH IHP; UMass Lowell; Northshore CC
  • Southeastern: n/a
    • Baystate College coming soon
  • Southern Metro: 
    • BU; Northeastern; Simmons; Baystate College
  • Western: Mikhail Klakotskiy
    • AIC; Springfield College, Berkshire CC; Springfield Tech CC

Membership 

Every PT/PTA student that is an APTA of Massachusetts Member is therefore a member of the APTA of Massachusetts SSIG.  To participate, simply attend a meeting, event, or contact the SSIG leaders above.  As a member, any individual may run for an elected SSIG Executive Board Position.  Elections are typically held every January.

Student Special Interest Group Events

Both APTA of MA members and non-members can attend each meeting of the Student Special Interest Group.  For more information about Student Special Interest Group events, please refer to the calendar of Chapter Events under the "About Us" tab.

Group Communication

Connect with us!

Facebook: APTA of Massachusetts Student SIG

Instagram: aptaofmastudentsig

Twitter: @APTAMASSIG

Other ways to get involved!

Get involved with the SSIG of MA for local and national opportunities. 

Contact Student SIG Chair, Michael Chiauzzi to get involved now!

Attend Chapter Events

Network at social events and APTA of MA on Tap events, expand your knowledge at one of many SIG meetings.

MA Assembly of Representatives

Fill a Student Assembly Representative position and have input into the Chapter's decisions or just come join to observe

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Check out the APTA's Current Student Page for more resources.