Student Physical Therapy Association

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Mission:

The OUHSC SPTA supports the mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) by promoting the physical therapy (PT) profession through education, experience and community involvement (Bylaws, Article II, 2009)

Purpose:

to enhance the collegiate experience
to facilitate interaction communication between the Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa campuses
to encourage involvement in both professional and community events at the city, state and national level (Bylaws, Article II, 2009)

Officers

2021-2022 Officers

President: Ryan Schwab
OKC Vice President: Olivia Diel
Tulsa Vice President: Carly Gillman
Secretary: Leslie Berry
Treasurer: Matt Willingham
OKC Community Service Chair: Rachel Gering
Tulsa Community Service Chair: Shannon Beasley
OKC Fundraising Chairs: Ashley Mayhew and Caitlin Castle
Tulsa Fundraising Chairs: Darian Abram and Caleb Maddock
Marquette Challenge Chairs: Dylan Fix and Megan Shelton
Media Manager: Morgan Delp
APTA Liaison: Madison Young

Bylaws

Current Bylaws

Archive Bylaws

Requirements for Membership

Attend a minimum of two SPTA meetings per fall and spring semesters
Attend a minimum of one SPTA meeting per summer semester
Attain three community service points per fall and spring semesters
- Two community service points
- One professional development/advocacy point

Third-year SPTs unable to fulfill Membership Eligibility due to clinical obligations must attend a minimum of one SPTA meeting per fall and spring semesters and provide documentation of current APTA membership (Bylaws, Article III Section 1, 2012)