I-ISIG 2025 Call for Nominations is CLOSED
An Election Ballot was sent to each International-ISIG member in good standing via Survey Monkey.
The successful officers will assume their positions during the I-ISIG Business Meeting which occurs during the 102nd ACRM Annual Fall Conference on 27 – 30 October 2025 in Chicago at the Chicago Hilton, following notification and confirmation of acceptance.
Chair – Elect Candidate
Prateek Grover MD, PhD, MHA, FAAPMR
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, LimbRehabCaRES
Limb Loss, difference, and preservation Rehabilitation Center for Research, Education, and Service
Penn State College of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Prateek Grover is a physician-scientist-leader in the field of limb loss, difference, and preservation rehabilitation. He is an Associate Professor of PM&R and the founding director of the LimbRehabCaRES Center at Penn State College of Medicine. Additional roles within Penn State include Vice Chair of Quality and Safety, Adjunct Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Associate PM&R Residency Program Director (Research), and Co-director of Health Systems Science for GME.
His expertise spans biomedical engineering, rehabilitation medicine, healthcare administration, implementation science, and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on Diagnosis-Specific Rehabilitation Continuum (DRC) models to study and build DRC Programs and Rehabilitation Learning Health Systems, integrating innovation to improve clinical care and inform health policy.
Contributions to ACRM
Dr. Grover began his ACRM journey with the Limb Restoration Rehabilitation Networking Group, serving as secretary, co-chair, and chair. Under his leadership, the group became the Limb Care Networking Group. He led educational initiatives, including 8-hour instructional courses and multidisciplinary webinars, and has contributed to programming and presentation every year.
He serves as Chair of the Policy and Legislation Committee, working with national rehabilitation leaders to build a multidisciplinary policy presence and expand ACRM’s impact on rehabilitation advocacy.
Statement of Interest: Chair-Elect, ACRM International ISIG
I am honored to be considered for the International ISIG Chair-Elect position. With roots in India and nearly two decades in the U.S., I bring a global perspective and a commitment to bridging diverse viewpoints. I believe international collaboration is essential to advancing rehabilitation. I am also excited to share the DRC model with our international colleagues for contextual program development.
The Chair-Elect role offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. ACRM has shaped my professional journey, and I am passionate about supporting our mission to promote multidisciplinary rehabilitation research and practice worldwide.
2025 Elections are in Process for the following positions: Open Positions with Roles & Responsibilities
Chair-Elect
Responsibilities:
The Chair-Elect shall act to obtain the greatest possible acquaintanceship with the affairs and membership of the I-ISIG so as to effectively and efficiently fulfill the office of Chair upon
his/her succession. The Chair-Elect will coordinate with the Secretary and National Office to identify and recognize persons (as appropriate) in the I-ISIG anniversaries (e.g. appreciation certificates). Will attend the Chair Council meeting in the absence of the Chair.
The Chair-Elect will also serve as Program Committee liaison to ensure that the international content is represented appropriately on the schedule. Program Committee Liaison responsibilities include attending the monthly Program Committee Meeting, participating in reviewing symposia for the I-ISIG Programming as well as participating in the determination of the I-ISIG Award recipients. The Chair-Elect is also the Chair of the I-NG Nominating Committee. The Chair-Elect shall preside at general or business meetings in the absence of the Chair and shall succeed to the office of the Chair in the event of removal of the Chair for reasons stated within the Rules of Governance.
Term:
The Chair-Elect holds office for two (2) years. At the end of his/her term, the Chair – Elect will automatically assume the Chair position for two years at the conclusion of the annual business meeting.
