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ACRM Conference: Progress in Rehabilitation Research #PIRR2017

The ACRM Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR) is comprised of the main CORE Conference and the Pre-Conference delivering SIX jam-packed days of evidence-based educational content.

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OVERVIEW: ACRM Annual Conference // Progress in Rehabilitation Research #PIRR2017 // 23 – 28 OCT 2017 // ATLANTA USA

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NONSTOP CONTENT for 18 Focus Areas

Build a diverse personal itinerary by selecting educational sessions from any of the following focus areas, or choose 3 days of NONSTOP content focused on a single diagnosis. YOU pick the content that’s right for you.

Programming by focus area:


CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

MON 23 OCT – SAT 28 OCT 2017

*Scheduling is subject to change. See the Conference App for full details.

Did you know ACRM offers the most CME / CEUs? Up to 44 available. Learn More >>

MON 23 OCT / PRE-CONFERENCE

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: ACRM Cognitive Rehabilitation Training

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: ACBIS Certification Training Course for Brain Injury Specialists

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Instructional Courses (Registration required)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: ACRM Cognitive Rehabilitation Training

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: ACBIS Certification Training Course for Brain Injury Specialists

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Instructional Courses (Registration required)


TUES 24 OCT / PRE-CONFERENCE

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: ACRM Cognitive Rehabilitation Training

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: ACBIS Certification Training Course for Brain Injury Specialists

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Instructional Courses (registration required)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: ACRM Cognitive Rehabilitation Training

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: ACBIS Certification Training Course for Brain Injury Specialists

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Instructional Courses (registration required)

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Shepherd Center Tour & Reception (registration required)


WED 25 OCT / PRE-CONFERENCE AM 

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Pre-Conference Early Career Development Course (Registration required)

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Instructional Courses (registration required)

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM: ACRM Community Group Meetings

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: NETWORKING BREAK

1:30 PM: CORE CONFERENCE BEGINS

START OF CORE CONFERENCE 1:30 PM

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 1   including LaunchPad >>

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Early Career & First-Time Attendee Welcome

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Sponsored Symposium

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Remarks & Plenary 1

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: EXPO Opening Reception I


 THU 26 OCT / CORE CONFERENCE DAY #2

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM:  ACRM Community Group Meetings

8:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Plenary II

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: NETWORKING BREAK in EXPO Hall:

  > Coffee Break

  > Product Theater

  > Chat with the Experts

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 2

12:00 PM1:30 PM: NETWORKING BREAK in EXPO Hall:

  > Lunch for purchase

  > Chat with the Experts

  > Product Theater

12:00 PM1:30 PM: BI-ISIG Summit

12:00 PM1:30 PM: Lecture Luncheons (Registration Required)

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 3

3:15 PM– 3:45 PM: Poster Grand Rounds

3:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Poster Viewing with Presenter Q & A

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Product Theater / Chat with Experts

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 4

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Exhibitors Reception / Product Theater


FRI 27 OCT / CORE CONFERENCE DAY #3

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: ACRM Community Group Meetings

8:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Plenary III

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: NETWORKING BREAK in EXPO Hall

  > Product Theater

  > Chat with the Experts

9:30 AM 2:30 PM: EXPO Open to the Public

10:30 AM – 11:45 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 5

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: NETWORKING BREAK in EXPO Hall

  > Lunch for Purchase

  > Chat with the Experts

  > Product Theater

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lecture Luncheons (Registration Required)

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: Poster Grand Rounds

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: Product Theater

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 6

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: ACRM Community Group Meetings

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers

5:15 PM – 6:00 PM: ACRM Membership Meeting OPEN to ALL

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Gala Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) OPEN to ALL

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM: HENRY B. BETTS AWARDS DINNER & GALA (Ticketed Event)

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Gala doors open free to all for dancing and cash bar


SAT 28 OCT / CORE CONFERENCE / FINAL DAY #4

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: ACRM Community Group Meetings

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Program Committee Meeting (By invitation only)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Parkinson’s Disease Course for Speech Language Pathologists (lunch included)

8:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Featured Sessions

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Instructional Course One-Day Workshop Part 1

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 7: Paper Sessions including Deb Wilkerson Award Recipient

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 8

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Instructional Course One-Day Workshop Part 2

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions BLOCK 9

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Closing Plenary IV

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Arts & Neuroscience: Ending on a high note

4:45 PM – 7:00 PM: BOG Meeting (By invitation only)


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*Although significant changes are not anticipated, all schedules, sessions, and presenters posted on this website are subject to change.