Why AAOMPT Membership Matters

AAOMPT Fellow and educator Laura Wenger joins us to explore the future of membership, community, and belonging within orthopaedic manual physical therapy.

Laura teaches foundational clinical reasoning at the University of Utah’s hybrid DPT pathway, treats patients weekly in a rural outpatient ortho practice, and serves as Co-Chair of AAOMPT’s Inclusive Membership & Engagement Committee (IMEC). Her work sits at the intersection of education, patient care, and organizational leadership.

In this episode, Laura shares what IMEC is working on, how AAOMPT can better serve clinicians across training levels, and why belonging and representation matter for the future of the profession.

In this episode, we cover:

???? Who AAOMPT members actually are — and who we want to reach

???? The biggest opportunities for member engagement year-round

???? How AAOMPT supports professional + personal growth

???? The value of SIGs, committees, and leadership pathways

???? Fellowship pathways & mentorship: where they shine

???? Why DEI work is essential for OMPT’s long-term health

???? How Laura teaches clinical reasoning to a new generation of DPT students

???? Practicing in rural settings + hybrid education insights

This one is essential listening for current AAOMPT members — and anyone curious about joining.