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- FHEL Applications Now Open
- The Academy of Education Assumes Management of FHEL
- PTAE SIG February Webinar
- Volunteer Opportunities: CSM Exhibit Booth & Session Moderator
- Save the Date: New Faculty Development Workshop
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FHEL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN |
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The APTA Academy of Education Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership (formerly the APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership), provides current and aspiring directors in physical therapy education programs with the skills and resources they need to be innovative, influential, and visionary leaders who can function within a rapidly evolving, politico-sociocultural environment.
The award-winning fellowship was first accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) in 2012 and reaccredited in 2017 through 2027. With over 160 alumni, the FHEL looks forward to welcoming its 12th cohort for 2023-2024.
Accepted candidates will begin the fellowship July 5, 2023 and take part in three trimesters of coursework, a mentorship program, and a leadership project.
The APTA Academy of Education looks forward to helping current and aspiring leaders in Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership achieve their professional goals and advancing the physical therapy education community.
Teressa Brown, DPT, serves as the FHEL Program Director.
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THE APTA ACADEMY OF EDUCATION ASSUMES MANAGEMENT OF FHEL |
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The fellowship is a year-long blended (online and on-site) curricular learning program that addresses the current and future needs of the physical therapy profession and the profession’s academic community. Acceptance into the program is by application, requires the support of the academic institution, and is intended for novice (up to seven years’ experience) and emerging academic administrators. The fellowship features high-caliber faculty for teaching experiences, experienced academic administrators to provide mentoring, and peer networking to facilitate the development of future mentors and leaders.
The program continues to grow, with the 2022-2023 cohort being the largest to date with 31 fellows. This award-winning program has developed more than 165 fellows since its creation in 2009.
The APTA Academy of Education will operate the program beginning with admissions and enrollment for the 2023-2024 cohort. “This program is a great example of APTA demonstrating leadership through the development of the first ever non-clinical fellowship in physical therapy,” said APTA Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA. “Transitioning this program to the APTA Academy of Education will ensure ongoing success and progress.”
This strategic transition also better aligns with best practices for fellowship programs, as it increases the distance between the sponsoring program, the APTA Academy of Education, and the accrediting organization, the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, which is a program of APTA.
“We are enthusiastic about transferring the prestigious Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership to the APTA Academy of Education,” said APTA Academy of Education President Pamela K. Levangie. “Bringing the fellowship into our fold will support our growing collection of resources that serve our mission to ‘Advance physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as educators.’ We look forward to exploring ways to build on the foundation so capably constructed by APTA to enhance the experience for future fellows. We will also consider how the program's assets can be leveraged to support professional development opportunities for our academic and clinical physical therapy educators.”
Applications for the 2023-2024 cohort will open January 1, 2023 in RF-PTCAS.
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PTAE SIG FEBRUARY WEBINAR
The FSBPT Fairness Refresh Process
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The first webinar of 2023 will be held on February 9, 2023 from 7:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST.
Jenny Lapnawan, Senior Assessment Content Analyst for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), and other members FSBPT staff, will be our presenters. The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) helps jurisdictions determine if entry-level PTs and PTAs are competent to practice safely and effectively. To fairly assess candidates, FSBPT takes steps to minimize bias on the exam and that volunteers in the exam development process are trained to eliminate any irrelevant content that may potentially distract, confuse, or offend candidates. The speakers will explain the different approaches FSBPT takes to ensure the NPTE remains a fair and equitable tool that promotes public protection. Additionally, FSBPT develops the Practice Exam and Assessment Tool (PEAT), which is available to all candidates electronically. The speakers will share updates regarding this tool for the upcoming years.
If you’re unable to attend the webinar live, you may access the recording via the APTA Learning Center within approximately two weeks after the broadcast date. You do not need to register for the webinar in order to obtain access to the recording.
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VOLUNTEER REQUEST FOR
CSM EXHIBIT BOOTH
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For those of you attending CSM, please consider giving us an hour of your time by signing up to be an Academy representative in our CSM Exhibit Hall booth. It's a fun, easy way to provide service to the Academy as you get to know fellow attendees who stop by the booth. You don't have to be an Academy "expert", as we'll provide answers to FAQs from other years. Consider signing up with a colleague or PT/PTA school classmate - it's a great way to find an hour for catching up during the busy CSM schedule. Thanks in advance! |
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VOLUNTEER REQUEST FOR
CSM SESSION MODERATORS
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We are in need of volunteers to assist as moderators for the APTA Academy of Education sessions this year.
To participate as a moderator an individual must be registered for CSM. The moderators’ responsibilities will include:
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the session
• Welcome the participants and give the title of the session.
• Assist with questions per the speakers’ request.
• Ensure the session ends on time.
We thank you for considering how you might be able to help. Please sign up by Friday, January 27.
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PTAE SIG SPRING 2023
TEACHING & NETWORKING COMMUNITIES
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Start 2023 by taking the step to make connections and build your network! Sign up for the PTAE SIG Spring 2023 Teaching & Networking Communities is now OPEN. The networking sessions will begin the week of February 13th. Please click on the link below and select a network that meets your needs. Networking topics include two Program Administration groups (Self Study Support and General), two Clinical Education (General) and four Teaching Methodologies (Pro Bono Clinics, NPTE Teaching Strategies, PT/PTA faculty collaboration and General). Signup ends on Monday, January 30th so don't wait! Sign up now! Don't miss out on this great opportunity! |
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NEW FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
July 20-22, 2023 • Chicago, Illinois
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Workshop Goals:
- Introduce novice faculty to established roles in the academy.
- Facilitate professional growth of junior faculty members.
- Create a sustainable professional growth and development plan incorporating elements of teaching, scholarship and service.
- Cultivate a network of academic colleagues among workshop participants and facilitators.
- Examine the contemporary integration of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the physical therapy curricula.
CEUs: 21 Contact Hours
Registration will open in February
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PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE
Are We Equipped to Transform Society?
Develop Your Skills As an Anti-Racist Educator
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Deepen your understanding & further develop teaching, learning, and assessment strategies around clinical reasoning that bridge the gap across academic and clinical learning environments. |
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PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE
Communicating in High-Pressure Situations:
Potential for Spontaneous Combustion
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Tongue-tied when the pressure's on? Elevate your communication skills to meet today's challenges. This presentation delivers an enriched learning space wherein participants envisage and practice the delivery of effective and efficient communication by predicting situational needs and recovering from unintended missteps. |
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN
APTA COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING
February 23-25, 2023 | San Diego, CA
Housing is open - don't wait, rooms are selling out fast!
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APTA ACADEMY OF EDUCATION
BUSINESS MEETING AT CSM
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Please join us at the 2023 Academy Annual Business Meeting being held on Friday, February 24th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, at the Hilton Bayfront, Sapphire CDGH.
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SIG BUSINESS MEETINGS AT CSM |
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Please join us for the Academy of Education's SIG Business Meetings during CSM in San Diego:
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Academic Faculty: Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 - 7:15 am PST (location: Hilton Bayfront, Indigo AE)
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Clinical Education: Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm PST (location: Hilton Bayfront, Indigo 204)
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Scholarship of Education: Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm PST (location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 29ABCD)
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Anatomy: Friday, February 24 from 6:00 - 7:15 am PST (location: Hilton Bayfront, Sapphire KLOP)
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Residency and Fellowship: Friday, February 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm (location: Hilton Bayfront, Sapphire 402)
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PTA Educator: Saturday, February 25 from 6:00 - 7:15 am PST (location: Hilton Bayfront, Sapphire AB)
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JANUARY APTA CPI/CSIF
UPDATE WEBINAR
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Please join the clinical education community to hear the latest CPI/CSIF updates by Steven Chesbro, APTA VP of Education on January 23 7-8 PM EST. |
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ELC 2023
October 13-15, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY |
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In-person course | February 13 - 15, 2023 | Golden Gateway Holiday Inn, San Francisco
Join us for the 5th Developing Medical Educators of the 21st Century course in San Francisco! We are back with an in-person course, focused on supporting medical educators to engage in transformational change during challenging times. How do we create equitable, inclusive and welcoming learning environments for all? How do we foster a growth mindset among our learners so they become effective life-long learners? How do we ensure the wellbeing of our learners while also maintaining our own? These and other topics will be addressed in a variety of formats, including plenary sessions by renowned educators, skill-building workshops, consultations with experts, and engaging lunch-time discussions. Participants will have opportunities to network with others and create actionable plans to take home to their own institutions. A group discount will be available for teams from one institution.
This 3-day intensive course, organized in collaboration with the Kern National Network for Caring and Character in Medicine, targets medical educators from undergraduate and graduate medical education seeking to develop or improve skills in teaching and educational program design. Flexible programming allows participants to select sessions aligned with their interest and experience level.
Seats are limited.
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Academy of Education SIG Business Meetings at CSM - Dates and Times Announced |
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APTA Academy of Education provides funds to the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research |
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APTA CPI/CSIF Update presented on Monday,
December 12
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APTA’s Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership, originally the Education Leadership Institute, is transitioning to the APTA Academy of Education |
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Academy of Education and ACAPT Physical Therapy Clinical Education Glossary |
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New Editor-in-Chief Appointed for JoPTE |
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Never miss the
APTA Academy of Education Newsletter
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Check out the latest information and trends in physical therapy educational research on the JoPTE website and follow @JOPTEjournal on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with newsworthy educational content and publications!
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Check out the APTA Academy of Education Career Board! |
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Searching for the perfect candidate or looking for your new career opportunity? We've got you covered! Check out our list of career opportunities in physical therapy or post your job listing with us.
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Stay Connected By Following
APTA Academy of Education's Social Media Pages
#APTAAcademyofEducation
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