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The "US" in TRUST: Academic and Clinical Faculty as Role Models

Register today for the webinar to be held on November 1st, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. EST

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Nominations are now being accepted

Know someone that deserves recognition for an outstanding achievement in physical therapy? APTA's 2019 Honors & Awards nominations are now open! 

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We're seeking a liaison to ELI

ACAPT is in need of a member to serve as our liaison to APTA's Education Leadership Institute.

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Attention Students

We want your perspectives on leadership development and management education in physical therapy programs.

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Attention Faculty

We invite you to make a significant contribution to our understanding of leadership development and management education in physical therapy programs.

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Obesity prevention and treatment – Physical Therapy contributions to the interprofessional team

Seeking anyone interested in discussing present practices, competencies and roles

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Strengthening the connection between Health Professions Education and Practice workshop

November 13-14, 2018 Washington, DC Free!

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Non-Pharmacological approaches to Pain Management workshop

December 4-5, 2018 Washington, DC

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Stress, burnout and well-being of health professionals across the education continuum

January 11 Irvine California (rescheduled)

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CHEP and JHR Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest - $250 award!

Entries will be accepted November 1st 2018 through January 4th, 2019.

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University of Iowa 2018 Educational Summit: Student Debt Crisis in Academic Physical Therapy

An outstanding team of people from the University of Iowa, APTA, and ACAPT leadership, as well as academic/clinical leaders, and recent graduates gather together to develop solutions to confront the challenges of student debt.

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Join the Education Research Network at ELC

Whether you're curious or want to dialog about the scientific field of study that examines education, teaching, and learning processes using established criteria that shape educational outcomes, then you need to join us for networking breakfast on Saturday, October 13.

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Volunteer at ELC

Responsibilities include introducing speakers, moderating questions after presentations, assisting in finding late comer seating, etc.

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Task Force on the Clinical Education Placement Process

The purpose of the Task Force is to explore the issue of the placement process for clinical education experiences and formulate recommendations to ACAPT and the Academy of Physical Therapy Education.

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NCCE Task Force on Payment for Clinical Experience Survey: Invitation to participate

The Task Force is seeking input from a broad spectrum of clinical education stakeholders and diverse clinical settings on this important issue facing physical therapy clinical education.

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Sponsor of APTA’s 26th annual Celebration of Diversity

To date, more than 200 physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students and 14 faculty pursuing their doctoral degrees have received awards from the Minority Scholarship Fund.

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The 5th Annual Dr. Geneva R. Johnson Forum on Innovation in Physical Therapy

This year's keynote speaker is 3-star Lieutenant General Michael Nagata, the Director of Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center.

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Is your institution registered in the NCCE?

Each ACAPT member institution is eligible to join NCCE

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Attend The Pediatric Physical Therapy Faculty Institute

The Institute is a one-day preconference course on November 8, 2018

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Seeking Collaboration on Clinical Education Awards and Recognition

ACAPT is interested in identifying individuals and/or groups who have established or are establishing procedures for awards and recognition within the clinical education community.

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Common Terminology Recommendations Now Available on PTJ

We are pleased to announce that the PHYSICAL THERAPIST CLINICAL EDUCATION GLOSSARY is now available for use.

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Join us for the 2018 Celebration of Diversity Gala

The Gala benefs the minority scholarship fund and makes a difference in someone's life.

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Call for Volunteers for the Panel on Simulation in Physical Therapy Education

Read further to learn all the details about this new opportunity

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Prepare and Submit Motions for ACAPT's Annual Meeting at ELC

All motions must be final and sent to ACAPT by August 1st

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Register for a Medical Education Research Certificate Course at ELC

MERCs are intended to provide the knowledge necessary to understand the purposes and processes of medical education research, to become informed consumers of the medical education research literature, and to be effective collaborators in medical education research

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ELC 2018 Registration is Open

Don't wait to register for the hottest educational conference available for physical therapist academicians and clinicians

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Successful forum

Updates from Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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Secretary position change within ACAPT Board

Farewell to Dr. Kapasi and Welcome Dr. John to the ACAPT Board

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Call for Volunteers

Task Force to Enhance Academic Programs Awareness to the Mental Health and Wellness Needs of Students and Future Clinicians

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CHEP and JHR Student Writing Contest Winner

Congratulations to Creighton University student, Hayley Rieger!

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CHEP Grant winner

Congratulations Dr. Regina Kaufman from Springfield College!

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A Systems Approach to Alleviating Work-induced Stress and Improving Health, Well-being, and Resilience of Health Professionals Within and Beyond Education – A Workshop

Free webinar on April 26-27

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Special opportunities at ELC 2018

Some unique course opportunities at ELC 2018

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Accommodations for ELC

Reserve your hotel room now for ELC 2018 in Jacksonville!

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ELC Update

Check all the latest updates regarding ELC 2018!

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Benchmark Survey 2018 now available

The 2018 Benchmark Survey has been renamed to Physical Therapist Measurement of Program Education Quality (PT-MEPQ)

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Work-induced stress workshop

Check out this wonderful workshop offer in April 26-27

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RIPPT Business Meeting

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Board of Directors Slate for 2018

Check out the excellent slate of candidates for ACAPT leadership positions!

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Check Out the Latest Interviews with History-Makers

The latest additions to the history makers of ACAPT!

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Preparing and submitting motions to ACAPT membership

Want to submit a motion for ELC - check out these opportunities at CSM 2018

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The Education Research Network Website

New website dedicated to education research and the scholarship of teaching!

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ELC 2018 - Call for proposals, posters and platforms

Submit your proposals for ELC 2018

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Legislative news

See the latest about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Education Leadership Institute Fellowship - accepting appliations

Applications being accepted until March 1st, 2018

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NCCE Call for Candidates now open!

The National Consortium of Clinical Educators (NCCE) announces call for candidates. Deadline is February 1st.

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ACAPT Representative: Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education

Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education is seeking an ACAPT representative!

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ELC 2017 Keynote Speaker Podcast

Re-visit the profound comments from Dr. Shafik Dharamsi, PhD

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Interested in Holistic Admissions?

Check out this workshop at CSM 2018!

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Education Research Opportunities at CSM

Check out these Ed Research Opportunities at CSM 2018

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ACAPT Strategic Plan 2018-2021

ACAPT is sharing the strategic plan for the next 3 years!

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Nominations for ACAPT BoD now open!

Submit your nominations by January 8th. 2018

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ACAPT Strategic Plan 2018-2021

The strategic plan for ACAPT is now available for viewing!

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ACAPT Representative: Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education

Looking for a representative regarding innovation in health professional education

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Call for candidates for the NCCE elections

The Nominating Committee of the National Consortium of Clinical Education (NCCE) is pleased to announce the call for candidates for the upcoming election in April 2018.

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Education Research Opportunities at CSM 2018

Are you heading to New Orleans for CSM 2018? Check out this pre-conference workshop on education research!

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Academic Dean/Program Director for NCCE Task Force on Payment for Clinical Experience

Payment for clinical experience is a hot topic now and the NCCE Task Force is searching for an academic dean or program director to represent that stakeholder group on this Task Force.

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The Invisible Elephant Project

Voices of those living with diabetes! Re-cap from ELC 2017!

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Benchmark Survey closing soon

Only 5 weeks remaining for this valuable tool!

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Motion Results from the ACAPT Business Meeting at ELC

Check out the motion results from ELC 2017

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Geneva R. Johnson Forum on Innovation in Physical Therapy Handouts Available

ELC 2017 Keynote and Ignite speaker handouts now available

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CHEP and JHR team up for essay contest

ACAPT CHEP and JHR request study essay contest submissions! Deadline 1/5/18!

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Submit your application for a grant related to Humanities, Ethics, or Professionalism

The CHEP of ACAPT is soliciting applications for a $500 grant for to support research, education or practice opportunities that foster integrated of these concepts into PT education. Deadline 1/8/18

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Consortium for Humanities, Ethics and Professionalism Events at ELC 2017

The Consortium for Humanities, Ethics and Professionalism (CHEP) have several upcoming events at ELC!

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PT Day of Service – School Supplies. Changing Lives.

GLobal PT Day of Service happening during ELC 2017! Make a donation to Kids in Need Foundation today!

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Going to CSM? MERC pre-conference course available

Consider attending the Medical Education Research Certificate workshop right before CSM 2018!

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New Discussion Board feature to spur the important conversations

Important topics related to physical therapy education can be discussed using the discussion board feature on the website

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Missed the Habits of Self-Transforming Leaders webinar?

You can now access and listen to the recording!

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Program Committee Vacancy

Interested in being part of the Program Committee for ACAPT?

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NCCE Taskforce on Payment for Clinical Experience - Call for Volunteers

We are seeking a taskforce comprised of volunteers with diverse experiences to represent multiple stakeholder groups involved with provision of student clinical experiences. Volunteers with experience in administrative roles impacting provision of clinical experiences, direct supervision of clinical experiences, and/or survey design are desirable. Deadline for Application: November 15, 2017

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Benchmarks for Excellence Update

Benchmark Taskforce will be conducting comprehensive assessments this cycle!

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Motions to be presented at the ACAPT Business Meeting

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Going to CSM? Attend these ACAPT related events

ACAPT events at CSM 2018!

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Final reports and recommendations from the ACAPT Strategic Initiative Panels

Please review the ACAPT Strategic Initiative Panel Reports!

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Proxy designations for Member Representatives

Designate a proxy before ELC if you are unable to attend!

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Sept 29 - Deadline for ELC registration

ELC registration deadline - fast approaching!

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4 days left - Feedback on PT Clinical Edu Taskforce Report

Make sure your voice is heard!

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Benchmarks for Excellence Update

Benchmarks Taskforce will be starting comprehensive assessments this year!

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A message from the President

Click here for the latest from Dr. Barbara Sanders!

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Dr. David Sword helps develop competenices for providers to address obesity

Dr. David Sword participated in an inter-professional work group to develop competencies for healthcare providers to address the obesity epidemic!

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25th Celebration of Diversity at ELC

You’re invited to join in the 25th Annual Celebration of Diversity

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Survey on Recommendations of the Best Practices for Physical Therapist Clinical Education Task Force

Call for feedback regarding the Clinical Education Task Force report

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Clinical Scholarships to Attend ELC Available

Are you a clinical educator? Apply for a scholarship to attend ELC!

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ELC registration is open!

Register today for ELC 2017 in Columbus, OH Deadline to register is Sept 29

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Register for the CPI and CSIF

Register for the CPI and CSIF by August 1 for the discounted price!

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DPT Education Virtual Fair - September 12th

Register today for the fall DPT Education Virtual Fair!

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Interprofessional Deans Leadership Program

Interprofessional development opportunity for Deans and/or senior academic administrators. Nov 29 - Dec 1.

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Interested in implementing IPE? Register for this webinar

Register today for these wonderful IPE webinars!

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Timeline for presenting motion at ELC

Are you planning to present a motion at ELC? Check out the timeline for submission!

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So much is happening within ACAPT!

Check out the most recent Report from ACAPT Leaderhip

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Clinical Education Technology Work Group Getting Started!

Kicking off in June 2017 the Clinical Education Technology Work Group!

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CPI and CSIF Available Now

Purchase your CPI and CSIF before August 1st for the discounted price!

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APTA Financial Solutions Center

Look at these fantastic resources for Financial Solutions!

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NSC 2017 Submission Link now open!

Interesting in presenting at NSC 2017! Submission site now open until May 12th, 2017!

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ACAPT Oral History Videos

Listen to ACAPT leaders discuss the formation of ACAPT!

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Announcing ACAPT Leadership Development Committee Subgroups

ACAPT is excited to announce the call for volunteers to participate in the new leadership development initiative. Three subgroups are being formed now, including a Resource Development Group, Social Media and Online Presence Group, and a Student Leadership Development Group.

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Book hotel for ELC!

Book your hotel room for ELC and Medical Education Research Workshop!

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APTA Best Practice for Physical Therapist Clinical Education Task Force

Provide feedback regarding Best Practice for PT Clinical Education

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98,000 members and counting...

In a drive to have 100,000 APTA members, please help encourage others to join the APTA and help move the profession forward!

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Student Assembly Needs your Help!

Spread the word about the National Student Conclave!

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REACH 1000 Student Membership Challenge

Help promote PT and PTA student membership!

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Submit your Educational Abstract Proposal now for ELC 2017

The submission portal for posters, platforms and educational sessions is now open until April 10th, 2017!

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Interested in serving in ACAPT?

Call for nominations is now open until April 15th for the positions of President, Treasurer, Director and Nominating Committee Member! Contact your institutional rep to get your name submitted!

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National Consortium of Clinical Education (NCCE) announces call for candidates

The National Consortium of Clinical Education (NCCE) is seeking nominations for multiple positions! Nominations due April 15th.

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Call for Nominations for Humanities, Ethics and Professionalism Consortium

Are you interested in serving on the Humanities, Ethics and Professionalism Consortium through ACAPT? Nominations due April 15th

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FSBPT seeking nominations for NPTE standard-Setting Task Force

Are you interested in helping FSBPT set the new standards for the NPTE? Nominations due March 1, 2017.

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Registration Now Open for the Spring 2017 IPEC Institute

Online registration is now open for the next IPEC Faculty Development Institute on May 3-5, 2017 in Washington, DC.

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Interprofessional Education Collaborative Welcomes New Members

Five new associations join the nation’s leading advocacy organization for team-based care: The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) has approved five additional members through a new institutional membership category, expanding its representation of associations of schools of the health professions to 20.

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CORRECTION on Roundtable Liaison Meeting Date

ACAPT representatives are invited to a meeting with the ACAPT Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 15, from 4:00-7:00pm in the Grand Hyatt Texas Salon F.

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Learn More about ELI at CSM!

New and emerging PT and PTA program directors are encouraged to apply to the Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship for the 2017-2018 cohort by the March 1 deadline

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Student Loan Debt

The student loan debt survey you received a few weeks ago is due by February 3, 2017.

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Roundtable Liaison Meeting

ACAPT representatives are invited to a meeting with the ACAPT Board of Directors at CSM

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ELI Now Accepting Applications for 2017

The Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 cohort through the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service RF-PTCAS portal.

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New Fellowship Opportunities through APTA

Two newly developed fellowships from APTA begin in 2017!

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CPI Training Course Tips for New Users

APTA has developed tips to ensure that users who are new to the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) have a successful experience when completing the PT CPI or PTA CPI training course on the APTA Learning Center.

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Education Leadership Conference Dates Announced!

Mark your calendars for the next three Education Leadership Conferences!

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DPT Education Virtual Fair Announced

APTA announces DPT Education Virtual Fair - April 26th, 2017! Connect with prospective DPT students in this virtual fair. Register now!

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ELI Now Accepting Applications for 2017!

Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2017

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REMINDER!! - Nominations for ACAPT Student Preparedness Study are Needed!

The ACAPT Student Preparedness Study is underway. Get your nominations in now!

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MEM revision – input needed!

The Manipulation Education Manual is up for revision and we want your input. Please click Full Story link to provide input to this document!

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ACAPT Special Message: Joint Response to Recent Physical Therapy Clinical Education Fee Action

The APTA, ACAPT, and the Education Section of APTA are aware of recent communication from Genesis Rehab Services regarding fee implementation for clinical education.

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Motions Presented at ACAPT Business Meeting at ELC

Motions will be presented for approval at ACAPT’s Business Meeting which will take place on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 1:30 – 5:00 pm in the Highland Room at the Tapatio Cliffs Hotel and Resort in Phoenix.

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Physical Therapist Education-Specific Admissions Examination Questionnaire - Respond by September 30

The purpose of this brief survey is to determine your program's current use of standardized admissions examinations (eg, GRE) and interest in a PT-specific admissions examination.

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Call for ELI Mentors

APTA is seeking senior physical therapists or physical therapist assistants with significant experience and success as program directors or leaders in physical therapy education to fill 2 mentor vacancies in the Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship for the next cohort

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Please Join Us For Open Discussions at ELC

Please Join Us For Open Discussions at ELC: On behalf of the ACAPT Board of Directors, we look forward to seeing you at ELC in two weeks! In addition to the Business Meeting where motions will be presented

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Student and Resident Scholarships

Student and Resident Scholarships: Johns Hopkins medicine will once again be offering students and resident scholarships to our Fifth Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference to take place Nov. 3-5, 2016 in Baltimore,

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ELC Final Program

ELC Final Program is now available!

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National Consortium of Clinical Educators 2016 Election Results

National Consortium of Clinical Educators 2016 Election Results: Election of officers and Directors-at-Large for the National Consortium of Clinical Educators (NCCE) concluded on August 8, 2016.

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ACAPT Board and Nominating Committee Election Results

ACAPT Board and Nominating Committee Election Results: The Nominating Committee wishes to let you know of those individuals elected this year to serve on the ACAPT Board or Nominating Committee.

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Motions at ELC

Motions at ELC: If you are the representative of a member institution and are not attending the ACAPT Business Meeting on Friday, October 7 at ELC but wish to be able to vote on motions that will be presented during the meeting, please notify us of the name of your proxy and institution who will attend on your behalf so that we may be prepared to accept his/her vote.

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IPEC Receives National Center Pioneer Award

The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (NCIPE) is privileged to present the first-ever Pioneer Award to the Interprofessional Education Collaborative – or as they are known – IPEC – for their groundbreaking work in advancing the field of interprofessional education and collaborative practice.

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In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that I share the news about the recent loss of Dr. Cecilia Graham. Ceil passed away in Austin, Texas on Sunday, August 21st after a year-long battle with cancer.

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Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Physical Therapy Content

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the release of the updated “Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Physical Therapy Content, v. 2016”. This compendium is an update of the previous compendium published in 2000 and edited by Margaret Schenkman PhD, PT and Kathleen Gill-Body, MS, PT, NCS.

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Call for Abstracts

The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is excited to announce this year's Call for Abstracts with opportunities to submit for a variety of interprofessional educational sessions (platform/oral, symposia, workshop, and poster) for the 2017 Annual Forum, March, 17-18, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA

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Admissions Traffic Rules Launch This Year

This is a friendly reminder that this is the implementation year for the ACAPT approved traffic rules for programs and traffic rules for applicants.

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National Consortium of Clinical Educators Elections:

The Slate of Candidates for the 2016 NCCE leadership team election are posted on the NCCE website. View the NCCE Leadership Positions on the NCCE Consortium page.

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A Response to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision:

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision that supports university policies related to race-based admission decisions. In a 4-3 ruling, the court decided that a University of Texas program that admits some students based on a consideration of race is constitutional.

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ACAPT Position Statement on Student Debt

At the 2016 House of Delegates, the Oregon chapter proposed the following RC regarding student debt in physical therapy.

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Health Professions Week- September 26-30, 2016

APTA is pleased to announce its participation in the first annual Health Professions Week (HPW), which will take place on September 26-30, 2016. HPW is an exciting week-long event for high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the health professions.

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Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR), January 10-14, 2017

The upcoming intensive grant-writing workshop (TIGRR) builds upon the successful model used by the Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) workshops that resulted in many junior investigators receiving NIH and other NIH level research funding.

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PEAT Copyright Violations - Status Update

In mid-July, FSBPT opened an investigation to identify candidates who have accessed or shared PEAT items in violation of FSBPT’s NPTE Security Agreement, PEAT Terms of Use, and US copyright laws.

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Diversity Report

The ACAPT Diversity Task Force was created in January 2013 and was charged with defining under-represented minorities (URM) in physical therapist education and affirming a rationale for promoting a diverse student population and workforce in physical therapy.

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Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP)

Are you interested in learning more about available interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) resources for academic and clinical education?

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