Membership
Join the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT)
Become part of a powerful network advancing representation, connection, and opportunity within physical therapy.
Designed for Every Stage of the PT Journey
Prospective Students
Enter PT school already connected — with mentorship, scholarship access, and professional insight guiding your next step.
Professional Students
Graduate with more than a degree — build your network, prepare for the NPTE with confidence, and establish your professional presence early.
Clinicians & Educators
Expand your influence, strengthen referral and hiring networks, access professional development savings, and contribute to shaping the future of Black physical therapy.
Organizational Membership
Universities, PT/PTA programs, clinics, and healthcare systems may enroll their students or clinicians through organizational membership — strengthening workforce pipelines and demonstrating institutional commitment to advancing Black physical therapy leadership.
Membership Tiers & Pricing
Become a Member
Membership is an investment in your trajectory — and in the collective future of Black physical therapy.
Join the network shaping what comes next.
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Prospective Students | Professional Students | Clinicians
NABPT membership places you within a national network advancing Black leadership and excellence in physical therapy.
At every stage — from pre-PT to seasoned clinician — membership provides strategic access to mentorship, opportunity, and collective influence within the profession.
Membership Benefits
Be prepared. Be connected. Be competitive.
- Visibility through Member & Clinical Instructor Directories
- Access to PT & PTA job and business opportunities
- Career and DPT/PTA recruitment engagement
- National mentorship connections
- Scholarships supporting prospective and professional students
- Preferred member pricing on continuing education, Myopain, VestibularFirst, NPTE prep, PHYZIO TRIVIA & Hue Tape
Membership supports both preparation and progression — at every stage of your PT journey.
Build relationships that extend beyond a single program or workplace.
- Members-only networking experiences
- State chapter and regional engagement
- A trusted ecosystem of Black PTs, PTAs, students, and educators nationwide
Here, connection becomes collaboration — and collaboration creates opportunity.
Strengthen your impact in physical therapy.
- Participation in Think Tank and strategic forums
- Research collaboration and pipeline initiatives
- Unified national representation advancing equity in PT education and practice
Membership ensures your growth is aligned with progress in the profession.
Membership & Chapter Frequently Asked Questions
National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT)
NABPT connects Black prospective students, DPT/PTA students, clinicians, educators, and organizations working to strengthen the physical therapy profession through career development, community, and advocacy.
Prospective Students
Preparing to apply to PT or PTA programs.
Professional Students
Undergraduate prerequisite students and those enrolled in DPT or PTA programs.
Clinicians
Licensed PTs, PTAs, educators, and researchers.
Organizations
Universities, PT/PTA programs, clinics, healthcare systems, and corporate partners may enroll their students or clinicians as members.