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M-ISIG 2024 Call for Nominations is CLOSED

 

An Election Ballot was sent to each Measurement-ISIG member in good standing via Survey Monkey.

 

Early Career Officer Candidate

Jennifer Weaver, PhD, MA, OTR/L, CBIS
Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Human Science, Colorado State University

I would be honored to continue serving the Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (M-ISIG) in the role of the Early Career Officer. For the past, 2 years, I have served as the Early Career Officer and before this I was the Communications Chair on the M-ISIG Executive Committee. As a researcher, educator, and occupational therapy practitioner, the M-ISIG mission represents what I love most, applying measurement, to the field of rehabilitation. I am an Assistant Professor at Colorado State University in Fall of 2021, and I actively pursue extramural funding to advance my research line of inquiry. As an early career scientist with a primary interest in implementing measurement for acquired brain injury, I will be able to use my experience and training to create opportunities that support early career measurement scientists through M-ISIG.

Over the past two years, I started the Stakeholder Engagement task force as co-chair. In this role, I meet with 5 other task force members and we have proposed and been selected to present content for the annual ACRM conference. Notably, one of our proposals was selected as the “Hot Topics”. I also communicate with the M-ISIG about the post-doctoral matching and mentoring opportunities, which can be instrumental for early career folks.

Measurement is at the crux of understanding whether our interventions are making an impact on our client’s lives and we must not only be concerned with measurement characteristics but measuring what matters. M-ISIG represents the current and future leaders of these endeavors, and I am eager to continue as the Early Career Officer.

 

Awards Officer Candidate

Andrew D Delgado, PhD
Department of Population Health Science and Policy
Ichan School of Medicine

I am Dr. Delgado, an Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Center for Biostatistics. I am seeking re-election for Awards Officer for the Measurement-ISIG within the ACRM. My academic foundation, built upon a PhD in Clinical Research and a Master of Science in Biomedical Science, has equipped me with rigorous analytical skills and a thorough understanding of healthcare challenges, particularly within disability research focused on spinal cord injury.

My scholarly work, which includes publications in various peer-reviewed journals across various domains and presentations at national conferences, has revolved around enhancing clinical methodologies and outcomes for marginalized populations. This work is complemented by my previous experience as a clinical data analyst at Mount Sinai’s Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, where I was responsible for developing statistical analysis plans and managing complex data analyses. This background has provided me with the critical eye necessary for evaluating rehabilitation research abstracts and ensuring the integrity of award selection processes.

In my current roles on the executive committees of the Measurement and Spinal Cord Injury special interest groups at ACRM, I have gained valuable insights into program development and the strategic alignment of content to meet the interests of diverse research audiences. My commitment to the ACRM community is deep-rooted, and I am passionate about advancing the field of rehabilitation through effective leadership and collaborative initiatives.

As Awards Officer, I intend to apply my expertise to enhance the visibility and impact of the Measurement-ISIG sponsored programs. My objective is to ensure that our awards process not only recognizes excellence but also inspires our members to pursue innovative research that can drive meaningful change in the field of rehabilitation medicine.

Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to contribute to our community’s success by serving in this capacity.

Biography:

Dr. Delgado is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. As a highly motivated and dedicated researcher, he is committed to making significant contributions to clinical research. With a PhD in Clinical Research and a Master of Science in Biomedical Science, Dr. Delgado has developed a deep understanding of statistical analysis and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams at any stage of research. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his work at national conferences. In particular, his acquired expertise in disability research, mainly focusing on spinal cord injury, has provided him with valuable insights into improving clinical understanding and testing theoretical frameworks and methods that can impact marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities and minorities. In his previous role as a clinical data analyst at Mount Sinai Hospital, he gained valuable experience in producing statistical analysis plans for new biotechnologies and analyzing complex data using various statistical techniques. Earlier in his career, Dr. Delgado also conducted some pilot work laying the foundation for the use of exoskeleton technologies during acute spinal cord injury inpatient rehabilitation. He is a committed member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, where he serves on the executive committees of two special interest groups: Measurement and Spinal Cord Injury.

Your Contributions to ACRM and Your Group (ISIG, NG, Group).

Since joining ACRM and the Measurement-ISIG in 2017, I have actively contributed to the integration of innovative technologies in rehabilitation. My efforts include a plenary presentation at the 2024 Annual Conference and launching the ‘Measurement Innovations: Integrating Machine Learning and Digital Technologies in Rehabilitation’ project this year, aiming to enhance research methodologies and clinical outcomes.

Why you would like this position, strengths you bring to position?

I am eager to serve as the Awards Officer because it aligns with my dedication to advancing rehabilitation research and recognizing excellence within the ACRM community. My strength in this role stems from my extensive background in clinical research and statistical analysis, ensuring a high standard in the awards process. Additionally, my initiative in integrating modern technologies through projects like ‘Measurement Innovations’ demonstrates my commitment to keeping our field at the forefront of innovation.

 

Member-at-Large Candidate

Patricia Grady-Dominguez, PhD, OTR/L
Department of Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University

BIO: Dr. Grady-Dominguez is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Occupational Therapy. She is also an adjunct faculty member, teaching research skills to entry-level occupational therapy doctoral students. Dr. Grady-Dominguez has a strong interest and background in measurement, especially using the Rasch model to develop and validate instruments. Dr. Grady-Dominguez has a variety of research interests, with a particular focus on the use of assessment in pediatric rehabilitation, brain injury, and complex conditions. As an early career researcher, she aims to develop her skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods to better understand and optimize the use of assessments to inform clinical reasoning for vulnerable populations.

Contributions to ACRM and the M-ISIG

Dr. Grady-Dominguez has served one term as the Member-at-Large for the M-ISIG (2023-2024). She regularly attends both regular and executive committee M-ISIG meetings and looks forward to continuing to contribute to this excellent group of researchers and clinicians. In 2023, she was honored to receive the Early Career Poster Award from the M-ISIG. 

Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position

Dr. Grady-Dominguez is enthusiastic about the opportunity to further serve the M-ISIG as a dedicated and proactive executive Member-at-Large. As an early career researcher, she brings important perspectives and ideas to the group and plans to continue doing so as she continues on in her career.

Nomination Procedure –  OPEN for 2024 Now Closed

All candidates must be or become active ACRM members in good standing and current member of the M-ISIG. All nominations should be emailed Linda Ehrlich-Jones, ljones1@sralab.org Nominating Committee Chair, and M-ISIG Past Chair and to include the following:

  • The Officer position for which the candidate is nominated
  • The name of the candidate, with credentials
  • Candidate’s title and affiliation
  • Candidate’s CV

CRITERIA FOR M-ISIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Active ACRM member in good standing and member of M-ISIG
  • Knowledgeable about and supportive of the ACRM & M-ISIG mission and objectives
  • Demonstrate a special commitment to ACRM & M-ISIG through tenure of membership and participation in the organization
  • Ability to accomplish tasks on schedule and to work effectively with other people
  • Understand and agree to the necessary commitment of time and community activities
  • Must attend monthly M-ISIG Executive Committee meetings.

The successful officers will assume their positions during the M-ISIG Business Meeting which occurs during the 101st ACRM Annual Fall Conference on 31 October – 3 November in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole, following notification and confirmation of acceptance.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Awards Officer

Responsibilities:

The Awards Officer shall ensure that the Measurement-ISIG sponsored program content and the identification and presentation of poster awards occur at the ACRM annual meeting. The Awards Officer will serve as an alternate to the Chair-Elect on the ACRM Program Committee. The Awards Officer will in collaboration with the Chair-Elect assure that ACRM program content sufficiently addresses Measurement-ISIG interests and that sponsored Measurement-ISIG programs are coordinated with the Program Committee. The Awards Officer will also chair the Awards Committee. The Award Officer will appoint two Measurement-ISIG members with strong research experience to review the relevant abstracts and select recipients.

Term:

Holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Awards Officer and Nominating Committee and voted upon by the Measurement-ISIG membership.

 

Early Career Officer

Responsibilities:

The Early Career Officer shall act as liaison between the ACRM Early Career Networking Group and the Measurement-ISIG and provide a regular reporting of early career ACRM membership needs and concerns. The Early Career Officer will provide input on all decisions to assure that the Measurement-ISIG is meeting the needs of early career members and professionals. The Early Career Officer may undertake projects or design and promote initiatives that improve early career membership value and enhance ACRM and Measurement-ISIG recruitment and retention of early career professionals.

Term:

Holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended (re-elected) for additional two-year terms only if the officer will maintain “Early Career” status (that is, within 5 years of completing postgraduate training) for additional term.

 

Member-at-Large 

Responsibilities:

The Member-At-Large will assist with carrying out special projects as assigned and needed by the Measurement ISIG.

Term:

Holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Member-At-Large and Nominating Committee and voted upon by the Measurement-ISIG membership.

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