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The ACAPT Education Research Committee and APTA Academy of Education SOE SIG would like to invite ELC attendees to the Education Research Network (ERN) Event at ELC. In accordance with the Excellence Framework, the event will seek to create more focused synergistic collaborations and help individuals connect with those currently doing work in education research. 

Target Audience: Open to anyone who is interested in academic or clinical education research, with a special invitation to DCE/Clinician partners.

Location: Room 102A at the Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI

Time & date: Saturday, October 29, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CST

How to participate: 

  • Only registrants of the 2022 Education Leadership Conference (ELC) can attend this free networking event. Register for ELC here.
  • To complete your ELC registration, you will need to:
    • Log in to your APTA account or create a guest account.
    • Then, you'll be taken to the ELC registration site.

**No extra cost to attend if registered for ELC.**

 
 
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The Welcome Reception at ELC '22 in Milwaukee this year (Friday, October 28th from 7-8:30 pm) is dedicated to raising scholarship funds to support success of underrepresented minorities in physical therapy entry-level and post-professional education. Enjoy hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar with your colleagues and hear briefly from the recipient organizations on how your support will be used.

The Academy of Education and ACAPT each donated $5000 to the DEI Fund and are also both sponsoring the reception at the platinum level ($5000). Please join us by also making a donation to diversify our profession. 

Consider having your program or institution make a contribution or be among the posted sponsors of this event. See the website or click here for sponsorship information. 

To donate to ELC's Scholarship Fundraiser, please follow the instructions below:

  • To donate, click HERE 
  • Login to APTA
  • On the next page, select DEI Event Donation Form
 
 
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Call for Awards

The Awards Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations for APTA Academy of Education Awards. Members are urged to consider these opportunities for themselves and for their colleagues.

Deadline to submit nominations: November 1

Call for Research Grant Proposals

Deadline to submit proposals: October 1

One-year research grants are available to assist Academy of Physical Therapy Education members in conducting or planning for research that investigates a question of importance to the advancement of education in physical therapy. Questions related to the education of patients/clients, licensed PTs/PTAs or PT/PTA students will be considered.

Applications are reviewed once yearly for a maximum budget of $25,000. All budgets are rigorously reviewed and require justification for expenses. Grant recipients must account for all expenditures in the final report and return unused funds to the Academy of Physical Therapy Education. Funds cannot be used to attend conferences to disseminate results or for indirect costs or overhead.

Please visit the new APTA Academy of Education Submission Portal for annual awards nominations and research grant applications.  All applications for awards and research grants will be submitted and reviewed through this portal.  

Click here:  APTA Academy of Education Awards and Research Grant Portal

 
 
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Call for Research Grant Proposals

Deadline to submit proposals: October 1

One-year research grants are available to assist Academy of Physical Therapy Education members in conducting or planning for research that investigates a question of importance to the advancement of education in physical therapy. Questions related to the education of patients/clients, licensed PTs/PTAs or PT/PTA students will be considered.

Applications are reviewed once yearly for a maximum budget of $25,000. All budgets are rigorously reviewed and require justification for expenses. Grant recipients must account for all expenditures in the final report and return unused funds to the Academy of Physical Therapy Education. Funds cannot be used to attend conferences to disseminate results or for indirect costs or overhead.

Please visit the new APTA Academy of Education Submission Portal for annual awards nominations and research grant applications.  All applications for awards and research grants will be submitted and reviewed through this portal.  

Click here:  APTA Academy of Education Awards and Research Grant Portal

 
 
 
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Clinical Education Town Hall

The Clinical Education SIG, National Consortium of Clinical Educators, and PTA Educators SIG hosted a Town Hall Meeting on June 27th at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Steven Chesbro was our guest during this meeting to discuss the upcoming CPI revisions and new technology platform. 

Click Here To View The Powerpoint: 

 

 

 

Message from APTA

If you have any questions, please reach out to CE SIG Chairs Carol Beckel and Karen Bock (chair-cesig@aptaeducation.org).

APTA Academy of Education Clinical Education Special Interest Group

 

 
 
 
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Keynote theme: Social Responsibility in Physical Therapy: Are We There?

Keynote title:  Social Responsibilities of a Profession from a Public Health Lens


Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee. He is the founder of AlignCare Health, a One Health interprofessional system to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. He earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Tuskegee University. He also earned a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University.

Previously, Dr. Blackwell served as:

  • Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee
  • Chief of Staff, Office of the Surgeon General of the United States
  • Deputy Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration
  • Chief Veterinary Officer, U.S. Public Health Service

During 23 years on active duty with the U.S. Public Health Service, he achieved the rank of Assistant Surgeon General and Rear Admiral. Dr. Blackwell has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and two Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medals. He is the 2020 recipient of the Avanzino Leadership Award and the 2021 recipient of the Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award.

IGNITE speakers:

Karla Bell, PT, DPT, GCS, Associate Professor, Co-Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Science, Thomas Jefferson University

Moyo B. Tillery PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Elon University

Kim Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, Program Director, Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, College of Saint Mary

Panelists:
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH

Roger Herr, PT, MPA, APTA President, Vice President of Visiting Nurse Society in New York

Rupal M. Patel, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University

Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD, FASAHP, FNAP, DipACLM, President and CEO, Professor of Physical Therapy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science


 
 
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509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI, 53203, USA
(414) 271-7250
 

An Art Deco landmark in downtown Milwaukee

Built in 1927, our Art Deco hotel retains many of its original features and is connected by skywalk to the Wisconsin Center. We’re within a mile of the Pabst Theater, Milwaukee Art Museum, Fiserv Forum, and Deer District. Enjoy four dining options including the Miller Time Pub.


Please link HERE to make your hotel arrangements.