What is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)?

"Fellow" status in the AAOMPT is both a membership classification and a professional credential. As a professional credential, a "Fellow" in AAOMPT is an international recognition of competence and expertise in the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy by a physical therapist licensed in the USA. To achieve the Fellow credential, a physical therapist must complete a credentialed fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. The "Fellow" is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopaedic) disorders. Fellows serve their patients and the public by demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, education, and research.

To maintain the professional credential of Fellow, a physical therapist must be a member in good standing in the AAOMPT. The Fellow membership classification affords the member special privileges to vote on issues related to practice standards, international affairs, and bylaw changes. Additionally, only Fellows are allowed to serve on the executive committee as President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer (any member in good standing may serve on the executive committee as Member-at-Large). These requirements are in place to comply with the constitution and bylaws of the International Federation of Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) of which the AAOMPT is the representative organization from the USA.