The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is the professional organization representing accredited and emerging graduate public health programs, medical and health professions faculty, and students dedicated to interprofessional prevention education and research. 

APTR advances population-based and public health education, research and service by linking and supporting members from across the academic prevention community. 

What does APTR do?
APTR develops curricular resources, professional development programs, and tools for its diverse membership. We bring together individuals and institutions devoted to health promotion and disease prevention to redefine how we educate the health professions workforce.

Why is this important?

Contemporary health professions education—especially medical education—focuses primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and the role of prevention is not emphasized as highly as it should be.