Q: How do I become a mentor or speaker?
A: First, you must be an APTA member. In addition, the directories are ongoing projects, and you may submit a form to become a mentor or speaker at any time. The database will be updated continually. Forms are available through APTA's Web site at www.apta.org. Or phone Minority Affairs & Women's Initiatives at 800/999-2782, ext 3143.

Q: If I become a mentor, whom will I be mentoring?
A: Because this is members mentoring members, the protégé and mentor both must be APTA members. Protégés may be PTs or PTAs, students, recent graduates, someone thinking about entering a practice specialty, someone seeking advice about advancement in their current practice or education setting or setting up a private practice, a PT practitioner re-entering the profession or facing burnout, clinicians moving into or out of the education arena, and more.

Q: How do I become a protégé? Does APTA match protégés with mentors?
A: Only APTA members may participate as protégés in the Members Mentoring Members program. APTA does not match protégés with mentors--the directory is the resource for members seeking mentors. A member seeking a mentor contacts a prospective mentor directly. The online directory may be searched by PT or PTA, name, state, area of expertise, keyword, or a combination of those criteria. A bound directory, organized by area of expertise and personal statements alphabetically by last name, is also available. Remember, prospective mentors may choose not to enter into a mentoring relationship at the time you contact them. If this occurs, choose another mentor from the directory.

Q: How does a member obtain a mentoring directory?
A: The directory is free and available only to APTA members. The most up-to-date information is available through searching the online directory. Revised bound directories will be made available periodically. Phone Minority Affairs & Women's Initiatives at 800/999-2782, ext 3143, or e-mail johnettemeadows@apta.org to request one.

Q: Does APTA select speakers?
A: No, like the mentoring directory, the speakers bureau directory is the resource from which you choose a speaker. The directory lists speakers by area of expertise and personal statements alphabetically by last name.

Q: How do you obtain a speakers directory?
A: The directory is free to both APTA members and non-members online. Bound directories, revised periodically, are available free to APTA members and for $15 to non-members-- phone APTA's Service Center at 800/999-2782, ext 3395, and order number P-155.