NEWSLETTER

HIGHLIGHTS

• Academy Store Closes SEPTEMBER 8
• Call For Research Grant Proposals
• Many Faces. One Purpose. Store Closes SEPTEMBER 8
• PTA Honor Society - Next Round Closes October 1
• ELC 2024 Pre-Conference Sessions
• ELC Volunteers Needed
• Call For Award Nominations
• Exhibit Booth Volunteers Needed

The Academy and ACAPT are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in physical therapy by raising funds for scholarships for underserved populations, with our Many Faces. One Purpose. campaign. This year we have two ways you can support this important initiative:

• Donate when you register for ELC
• Buy our Many Faces. One Purpose. T-shirt and bracelet (link below) and wear both Saturday, October 19 during ELC.

The Phi Tau Alpha Honor Society recognizes physical therapist assistant students who have not only demonstrated high academic standards, but have embodied the core values of the physical therapy profession. Students meeting the requirements outlined below should contact their program faculty to determine the next steps for applying for possible induction into the honor society.

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.

Adopt-A-Doc Scholarship Award

Reflects the Academy’s commitment to increase the number of doctoral prepared faculty teaching in PT and PTA education programs.

Award for Leadership in Education

Is the highest honor given by the Academy and recognizes an individual who is widely recognized as a leader in physical therapy education.

Polly Cerasoli Lectureship Award

Acknowledges an individual who exemplifies the passion and commitment to the advancement of physical therapy education modeled by Dr. Polly Cerasoli.

Distinguished Educator in Physical Therapist Education Award

Honors an individual who exemplifies excellence in academic or clinical teaching.

Distinguished Educator in Physical Therapist Assistant Education Award 

Honors an individual who exemplifies excellence in academic or clinical teaching.

Distinguished Mentor in Residency/Fellowship Education Award 

Recognizes excellence in Residency/Fellowship mentoring.

Education Professional Service Award 

Recognizes significant service to the APTA Academy of Education.

Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award 

Recognizes an outstanding clinical instructor who demonstrates exceptional skills in teaching, communication, interpersonal relationships, professional competence, mentoring, modeling, and professionalism. 

Outstanding Site Coordinator for Clinical Education Award 

Recognizes an outstanding Site Coordinator for Clinical Education (SCCE) who consistently demonstrate exceptional skills in the supervision and education of Clinical Instructors through mentoring as well as serving as a role model for Clinical Education. 

Presidents Award

Honors an individual who has provided exemplary service or noteworthy contributions in advancing the vision, mission or goals of the APTA Academy of Education.

Individuals who are current members of the Academy of Physical Therapy Education Board of Directors, the APTA Board of Directors, or APTA Staff are not eligible for these awards and may not participate in the nomination process.

Research Grant Applications are now open! One-year research grants are available to assist APTA Academy of Education members in conducting research that investigates a question of importance to the advancement of education in physical therapy. In addition to research related to physical therapy education (DPT, PTA), questions related to the education of patients/clients, licensed PTs/PTAs or PT/PTA students will also be considered.

Small Seed Grant (NEW THIS YEAR)

The grants (new in 2024) are intended to support the work of new and aspiring scholars pursuing financial resources of up to $10,000 to support smaller or pilot projects. These small grants can also be used to provide financial resources for planned larger projects that need to gather pilot data. In either case, grant applicants need to demonstrate how the project is investigating a question of importance to the advancement of education in physical therapy and situate the proposal within a larger research objective.

Research Grant

These grants continue to provide proposers potential financial resources of up to $25,000 for larger projects with an experienced research team. Proposals for the larger grants continue to require that the proposal demonstrate that the project can be completed within one year and that the research team has the requisite experience and expertise to achieve success.

As we prepare for the upcoming ELC 2024, we are reaching out to our community for volunteers to assist throughout the conference. Your support is crucial in ensuring a smooth and successful event.

We are seeking volunteers to help with various tasks, including registration and moderating our Platform and MicroLearn sessions. If you are interested and available to contribute, please sign up using the button below.

Your participation as a volunteer is greatly appreciated. Closer to the conference dates, we will reach out to confirm your availability and provide further details regarding your volunteer assignment.

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to support ELC 2024. Should you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Mary Beth Holmes mbholmes@bu.edu.

Attending ELC 2024? Join us for one of the ELC pre-conference sessions. We look forward to welcoming you in Oakland, California for an engaging conference of networking and innovative education sessions.

• Education Research: How to Begin Your Journey (Mini-GAMER)
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) Level 2
• Access and Inclusion for Students with Disabilities- a Focus on Technical Standards and Accommodations
• Fostering Leadership in Students and Instructors in the Clinical Environment: The Benefits of a Clinical-Academic Partnership

Volunteering at the the Academy exhibit booth at ELC is 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 ELC schedule.

The Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) SIG is looking for 2 volunteers for each of its committees: Communication, Professional Development, and Scholarly Endeavors. Educators from PTA programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

- Communications Committee is responsible for shaping and managing IPEP’s internal and external communication strategy, implementing public relations outreach and overseeing membership.

- Professional Development is responsible for coordinating and maintaining records of the educational activities of the SIG.

- Scholarly Endeavors is responsible for the oversight and coordination of research endeavors of the SIG.



The IPEP SIG is also seeking Nominating Committee Members.

Are you ready to make connections and build your network?

Sign up for the PTAE SIG Fall 2024 Teaching & Networking Communities.

Registration is now OPEN! The networking sessions will begin the week of September 30.

Please click the link below or scan the QR code and select a network that meets your needs.

Networking topics include Program Director, Clinical Education, and Teaching and Learning. Sign-up ends on Friday, September 13, 2024, so don’t wait!

Please note: registrants must be AoE AND PTAE SIG members and PTA educators (academic or clinical).

Sign up now! Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Join us for the 19th Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, hosted by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the APTA Academy of Education. We look forward to welcoming you October 18th – 20th in Oakland, California for an engaging conference of networking and innovative education sessions.

Join us on November 14th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET for the Journal of Physical Therapy Education (JoPTE) Journal Club.

We will be discussing: Toward Standardization of the Placement Process Used in Full-Time Clinical Education Experiences: Findings and Recommendations of the Placement Process Task Force. Rindflesch, Aaron; Flom-Meland, Cindy; McCallum, Christine; Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 35(3):171-181, September 2021.

Authors:

Rindflesch, Aaron PT, PhD, NCS; Flom-Meland, Cindy PT, PhD; McCallum, Christine PT, PhD; Prescher, Kelly PT, DPT, OCS; Reynolds, Emily PTA; Scardillo, Janette PT, DPT; Gusman, Lori Nolan PT, DPT, MS; Maes, Kristel PT, DPT; Cohoon, Christie PT, DPT, OCS; Cookinham, Brittani PT, DPT, PhD, ATC/L; Ellerbe Redd, Terri MS, OTR/L

The Federal Section is so pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Primary Care PT Summit & Think Tank.



This Summit is a perfect opportunity for PTs who work in (or desire to work in...) primary care, integrated specialty practice, first-contact settings, or rural healthcare to hear about important innovations and updates for PTs in the primary care space.

Interested in integrating PTs into primary care in your health system? This is a must-attend event!

We will be live in Denver, CO at Regis University Sept 20-21, 2024.

We'll start off the event at 2pm on Friday Sept 20 with compelling Ted Talks on PCPT topics and introduce our keynote speaker, Dr. Tim Flynn, followed by a sponsored social event.

On day 2, we'll have interactive didactic and case presentations and 6 different think tank sessions to choose from.

Don't miss it!

Meet Your New Academy of Education and SIG Officers

Participate in Your Colleagues' Research

Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners

Now Accepting Nominations:

PTA Honor Society

Check out our Virtual Exhibit Booth!

Journal of Physical Therapy Education to be Indexed in MEDLINE

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