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ACRM COMMUNITY GROUPS

 

Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIGs)

Networking Groups

New / Forming Groups

 

A primary driving force advancing the mission of ACRM is the dedicated volunteers working within ACRM community groups. Each Interdisciplinary Special Interest and Networking Group is a unique community where like-minded, yet specialized health care and research colleagues network and collaborate to improve the lives of people living with disabling conditions.

Independently, each group pursues their choice of projects and product development initiatives relative to their interests and expertise. Collectively they share a commitment to support the advancement of evidence-based practice, public funding of rehabilitation research and the promotion of high-standards for rehabilitation research.

Most special interest and networking groups are comprised of task forces focused on specific topics or projects. As an ACRM member, you may participate in existing task forces or propose and lead the development of a new one.

There is no better place to participate in a diverse community of your peers and be recognized for your contributions to rehabilitation medicine. All members are encouraged to join and participate in the groups and task forces committed to the issues they care about most. Contact the appropriate chair(s) to get started.

INTERDISCIPLINARY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG)

CHAIR: Thomas F. Bergquist, PhD, LP, ABPP, FACRM

BI-ISIG TASK FORCES

International Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (I-ISIG)

CHAIR: Kristine Kingsley, PsyD, ABPP

IISIG TASK FORCES

Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (M-ISIG)

CHAIR: Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN

MISIG TASK FORCES

Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (SCI-ISIG)

CHAIR: Denise Fyffe, PhD

SCI-ISIG TASK FORCES

Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (Stroke-ISIG)

CHAIR: Veronica T. Rowe, MS(R), CBIST, FNAP, PhD, OTR/L

STROKE ISIG TASK FORCES

“What does ACRM Mean to You?”

Wayne Gordon, PhD, ABPP/Cn, FACRM
Mount Sinai Brain Injury Research Center

 

NETWORKING GROUPS

Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation Networking Group

CHAIR: Patricia Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM

TASK FORCES:

Arts & Neuroscience Networking Group

CHAIR: Jean Shelton, MBA, FACHE, CBIS

ANNG TASK FORCES

Athlete Development & Sports Rehabilitation (ADSR) Networking Group

CO-CHAIR: Jennifer V. Wethe, PhD, ABPP-CN
CO-CHAIR: John J. Leddy, MD, FACSM, FACP

ADSRNG TASK FORCES

Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group

CHAIR: Terrence Pugh, MD

CRNG TASK FORCES

Career Development Networking Group

CO-CHAIR: Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM
CO-CHAIR: Monique R. Pappadis, PhD

CDNG TASK FORCES

Complementary, Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Networking Group

CHAIR: Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, BCB

CIRMNG TASK FORCES

Health Services Research Networking Group

CHAIR: Tamra Keeney, PhD, DPT

HSRNG TASK FORCES:

Lifestyle Medicine Networking Group

CHAIR: Elizabeth Pegg Frates, MD

LMNG TASK FORCE

Limb Care Networking Group

CHAIR: Prateek Grover, MD, PhD

LCNG TASK FORCES

Military / Veterans Affairs Networking Group

CHAIR: Alison Cogan, PhD, OTR/L

MVANG TASK FORCES

Neurodegenerative Diseases Networking Group

CO-CHAIR: Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN
CO-CHAIR: Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD

NDNG TASK FORCES

Neuroplasticity Networking Group

CHAIR: Amy A. Herrold, PhD

NNG TASK FORCES

Pain Rehabilitation Networking Group

CO-CHAIR: Thiru Annaswamy, MD, MA
CO-CHAIR: Areerat Suputtitada, MD

PRNG TASK FORCE

Pediatric Rehabilitation Networking Group

CO-CHAIR: Shelley Dean, OTD, OTR/L
CO-CHAIR: Robbie O’Shea, PT, DPT, PHD

PRNG TASK FORCES

Physicians and Clinicians Networking Group

CHAIR: Sheryl Katta-Charles, MD

TASK FORCES:

Rehabilitation Treatment Specification Networking Group

CHAIR: Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT, FACRM

RTSNG TASK FORCES

Technology Networking Group

CHAIR: Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L

TNG TASK FORCES

NEW / FORMING GROUPS 

 

Behavioral Health Group

CO-CHAIR: Christina (Tina) Dillahunt-Aspillaga, PhD, CRC
CO-CHAIR: Jeffrey Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN