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Lead the Future of Academic Physical Therapy: Open Call for Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs

Sep 29, 2025

ACAPT is seeking visionary leaders to guide two critical committees:

  • Education Programming & Innovation Committee (EPIC)
  • New! Interprofessional Education Committee 

The Chair and Vice-Chair positions are appointed by the board and open to all ACAPT members. 

ACAPT's new Interprofessional Education Committee seeks leadership positions as well as general committee members.

 

Education Programming & Innovation Committee (EPIC) Purpose

The Educational Programming and Innovation Committee (EPIC) facilitates educational and professional development opportunities for ACAPT members and the physical therapy education community. EPIC designs, oversees, and supports programming that advances academic excellence and innovation, in alignment with ACAPT’s strategic priorities and the Excellence Framework.

EPIC Job Description - Call for Chair or Vice Chair

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Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee Purpose

The Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee advances ACAPT’s vision of preparing physical therapy graduates to serve as effective members of collaborative health care teams. The committee supports faculty scholarship, promotes faculty and student development, and fosters innovation in IPE by creating resources, developing tools, disseminating best practices, and building partnerships with other health professions. Its work helps programs meet CAPTE accreditation requirements for interprofessional learning, positioning ACAPT institutions as leaders in advancing national standards and patient-centered care. This work aligns with ACAPT’s Excellence Framework and strategic priorities.

IPE Committee Job Description - Draft (003) (AutoRecovered)

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