Foreign-educated Living Outside the US
Eligibility: APTA membership is based on enrollment in or graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program. Foreign-educated physical therapists who live outside the US are not eligible for APTA membership, however they are invited to become International Partners.
Fees: International Partners pay an annual subscription of $50 US.
Benefits: International Partners
receive online access to Physical Therapy (PTJ), PT in Motion magazine, the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Open Door, and Hooked on Evidence.
Plus APTA Member pricing on national conference registrations, publications, and continuing education opportunities.
Become an International Partner: Subscribe now.
If you are unable to subscribe online, download an International Partners Application (.pdf).
For questions regarding membership, contact APTA's Member Services department at 800/999-2782, ext 3395, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ET, or at memberservices@apta.org.