We are pleased to announce the formation of the Women’s Health Student Special Interest Group (SSIG).  This SSIG was unanimously approved by the SOWH Board of Directors at the Combined Sections Meeting in Nashville. 

The purpose of the Women’s Health SSIG will be to educate PT and PTA students about women’s health physical therapy, and to encourage active involvement in the SOWH.  Goals for the SSIG include providing opportunities to learn about women’s health physical therapy; promoting discussions between students, physical therapists, and faculty; and networking with future colleagues.  Meetings for the SSIG will be held annually at National Student Conclave and at CSM.  In addition, networking within the SSIG and discussing relevant women’s health topics will occur via email and discussion boards.

A Steering Committee for the Women’s Health SSIG will be formulated in the next couple of months.  This committee will include two students who are in their third year of a physical therapy program, two students who are in their second year of a physical therapy program, and two students who are in their first year of a physical therapy program.  In addition, there will be a Board of Directors, which shall consist of two representatives from each of the five SOWH regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and Northwest).  The committee and the board will be an excellent way to get involved with developing the first Women’s Health SSIG.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to join the Women’s Health SSIG or participate in the Steering Committee or Board of Directors, please contact me via email: christina.holladay@duke.edu .