Private practice physical therapy owners, PTs, and students: heading to APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)? This episode breaks down how to maximize the conference — learning more, networking smarter, and avoiding burnout.
CSM can feel overwhelming: thousands of PTs, hundreds of sessions, and nonstop activity. In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Dr. Skye Donovan share six practical strategies to get more value out of CSM — whether you're attending your first conference or your 18th.
You’ll learn how to capture better learning from sessions, connect with other PTs in meaningful ways, find overlooked educational opportunities, and still make time to enjoy the city you're visiting.
If you're investing time and money to attend CSM, this episode helps ensure you leave with ideas you can actually use Monday morning.
00:00 CSM Explained
02:10 Maximize Conference Learning
08:00 Smart Packing Tip
13:40 Poster Sessions Value
19:40 Networking Strategy
24:20 Say Yes To Events
30:10 Explore The Host City
Guest:
Dr. Skye Donovan — Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy, Marymount University
Resources & Links
APTA Combined Sections Meeting: https://www.apta.org/csm
