The 2003 National Student Conclave was held October 24-26 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The theme of this year’s conference was “Start Here, Go Anywhere.”  First year students Michelle Nardone, Jim Porcelli, Lindsey Smart, Kama Smith and Alissa Wetmore and second year students Kat Cunningham, Dana Jenson and Erin Rieben attended the conference.  Over 900 physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students from as far away as Puerto Rico participated in lectures and clinical sessions with APTA leaders and experienced physical therapists.  There were workshops on resume writing, job search strategies, interviewing, passing the licensure exam and PT/PTA relations. 

Kat Cunningham and Erin Rieben each were slated to run for office in the APTA Student Assembly.  Kat ran for the position of Director, and Erin ran for Nominating Committee.  A candidate forum was followed by the elections on Saturday.  Erin was elected to the position of Chair of the Nominating Committee.
 

2004’s National Student Conclave will be held October 22-24 in Charlotte, North Carolina.