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The ACRM annual conference is the largest, most innovative interdisciplinary meeting in the world.
It was a great experience. Congratulations to ACRM.
This is the organization for interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
Best conference for interdisciplinary discussions.
This conference is an excellent opportunity to meet & connect with fellow researchers in your discipline. It is also inspiring to be with so many like-minded people in a field that may not be glamorous but is essential to recovery of wellbeing.
The scope of the offerings and the focus on future technology and treatment approaches are unmatched anywhere.
Something for everyone in Rehabilitation.
Very nice conference in the world.
The conference was truly engaging and inspiring, and the interprofessional papers on rehabilitation research were of high quality.
Broad spectrum of presenters with a wealth of knowledge in Rehabilitation Medicine.
The ACRM annual conference is an opportunity for education and professional growth at all career levels, to hear cutting-edge research findings from the source and to engage with other professionals, to meet with colleagues and friends and to develop new ties. If you haven’t been before, don’t miss Atlanta!
This is a tremendous event that facilitates good learning collaboration and networking.
Provided inspiring sessions that encouraged me to consider more research, especially the Researcher who headed up the award-winning poster presentation tour.
This is the conference to attend to network with all of the key players in medical rehabilitation.
It is a unique experience to network and learn from leaders in many different fields from all over the world.
The ACRM 2016 Conference afforded an enjoyable and useful update in a variety of neurorehabilitative topic of value to the practicing physiatrist.
It was great to expand my research areas.
Rehab is made by a multitude of feeds of knowledge which the finality is re integrate individuals in the society.
Thank YOU! I enjoyed the conference and did meet new people, who also are enthusiastic for rehabilitation! That is very good!!
ACRM conference provides wonderful opportunities to connect with other researchers, especially for early career attendees. I have made valuable contacts through the conference.
Extremely high quality speakers and sessions. Presenters who are passionate about the research and clinical work in which they are engaged. I enjoyed learning from others who are excited about the work in which they are exploring.
It is a great place to come together with colleagues and friends in both science and clinical practice from around the world.
ACRM is a venue for numerous rehabilitation perspectives and provides networking and educational value for a variety of rehabilitation professionals.
This conference provides unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary practice and networking.
Well-attended meeting with many educational options to choose from.
The ACRM conference was an excellent learning opportunity for me as a current graduate student. It has inspired me to continue working towards the much needed interdisciplinary, evidence-based, and innovative research. I look forward to attending again in the future!
Best place to get latest research in rehabilitation under one roof.
Amazing, Curious, Rehab, Movement.
This meeting afforded so much interdisciplinary interaction and discussion of clinical and research issues of interest to all of us.
ACRM, Motivation and training, 100% recommendable!
The access to the many experts in the field of Brain Injury was amazing; I learned something from each presentation I attended. I also received validation that the evidence-based treatment protocols I use in therapy are the appropriate way to treat my clients.
One of the best multidisciplinary Rehabilitation conferences I have attended!
I’d like to thank you all for putting on a great conference with exceptional attendees.
Thank you for letting me to be the Presenter of Instructional Course.
A unique interdisciplinary conference providing research and clinical information in an extraordinary collegial setting.
As a student, the PIRR conference was a great opportunity to meet fellow students, professors, and learn about the array of research currently out there.
As an early career educator and researcher, the most valuable part of this conference is the ability to join ISIG’s and collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines. I was fortunate enough have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines, other areas of practice, and other parts of the country to come together to present on a common topic and to learn from each other. Aside from the valuable topics, presentations from leaders in the field, and the networking opportunities, the ability to collaborate in ISIG’s is one of the most valuable experiences about this organization. I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of it.
Love the ongoing innovation when planning the conference; there is always something new, fresh and exciting going on here.
The only truly interdisciplinary conference that researchers and practitioners gain equal value.
This is an incredible opportunity to link internationally, you hear and meet the trailblazers in their field of rehabilitation and you leave up to date with the latest research.
ACRM is the only conference that brings together rehabilitation engineers, clinicians, federal funders, researchers, and policymakers under one roof. It is one of the most friendly conferences and provides early career researchers a ton of opportunities to network and at the same time collaborate with experts in the field. I look forward to attending this conference each year.
ACRM was a great conference with impeccable knowledge and opportunities for networking.
An excellent venue to present and learn future perspective of Rehabilitation. A rainbow of Rehab team members
ACRM provides doctoral students and young investigators with the opportunity to meet leaders in the field, receive feedback on their work, and gain knowledge in their specific area of interest.
Your Colleagues Will Tell You…
ACRM is a wonderful organization because it’s one of the few where you bring together providers and researchers in the world of rehabilitation…where they can exchange ideas, collaborate, problem-solve, and really take a look at what’s important for the person who is receiving services.
This was the most organized, comprehensive, inclusive, and embracing conference that I have ever attended. I definitely plan on attending more in the future and getting involved in the ISIGs and letting others know that THIS is the conference to attend.
This conference exceeded my expectation. As both a clinician and a researcher, I gained valuable knowledge that will change both aspects of my practice.
ACRM membership allows one to really engage in clinical science and team science building. It’s the way research is going in the future, and ACRM really fosters that from all different disability perspectives.
Cutting edge research, education, and horizon scanning by the world leaders in rehabilitation in one conference: simply the best!
ACRM helps you keep up on the latest research in order to provide quality care to your patients.
ACRM puts pain rehab on the map.
As a post-doctoral ARRT fellow, I received great tips on grant writing during the Early Career pre-conference training.
This conference brings together experts in a wide variety of disciplines all related to better understanding neuromodulation and its relevance to rehabilitation.
ACRM is one of the best networking opportunities available to professionals in the field of rehabilitation. While it is attended by some of the most renowned researchers in the field, the environment is welcoming and friendly to all attendees and members, new and old. It is clear there is a common goal to move rehabilitation forward.
How does ACRM help Early Career Rehab Professionals?
You can’t beat the value of the ACRM conference. The inter-disciplinary program is relevant to your whole team, and the content is cutting-edge. Whether your specialty is stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury or neuro-degenerative diseases, ACRM is presenting the evidence you need.
I enjoyed the combination of clinically and scientifically oriented contributions and the interdisciplinary nature of the conference.
I chose to present a poster at the 2012 ACRM Annual Conference because competing for and receiving this kind of recognition can be an important part of successful career development. Winning the Outstanding Scientific Poster Award was a great honor; and I encourage participation in this event by other students and early career scientists who, like me, strive for excellence in rehabilitation research.
Great conference, lots of take-away information to help improve practice in BI.
ACRM’s annual meeting provides an unprecedented opportunity to remain current on rehabilitation research advances and to meet authors, reviewers and editors of Archives.
ACRM’s commitment to early career rehabilitation scientists and practitioners is unparalleled, not only in rehabilitation but across most professional organizations.
I have had an amazing experience as a participant in this conference. Thanks for everything!
Inspiring conference also for people from abroad! Excellent program, welcoming and inclusive culture, great interdisciplinary combination of clinical and research work.
ACRM Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to exchange research and education on key rehabilitation topics with world-wide interdisciplinary providers.
For individuals involved in rehabilitation research, I think this is the best possible meeting to attend in terms of educational content and networking with others involved in rehabilitation research.
How does ACRM help internationally?
With a collegial harmonious atmosphere, rare in mega-medical conferences, ACRM functions as powerful “glue” that joins together professionals from all specialty areas and disciplines for intellectual exchange and improved rehabilitative outcomes.
The ACRM Annual Conference has grown to become the world’s largest interdisciplinary conference in the field of rehabilitation research, and as a result, the peer-to-peer networking is second to none.
As a clinician in the field for less than three years, this event opened my eyes to the research being done to advance the field and gave me a deeper understanding of where we come from in terms of becoming evidence-based in rehab. I appreciated the early career focus as well as the continued focus on interdisciplinary work.
ACRM Conference is well attended by leaders from all over the field in every discipline.
Attending ACRM’s annual meeting provides the opportunity to forge and extend key relationships, which can then be maintained and developed through the rest of the year in our increasingly connected and online international rehabilitation community.
ACRM is one of the rare places I was able to find sessions on Pediatric Rehabilitation. The presenters in the field were well prepared and very open to sharing information for the best of patient outcomes. Thanks ACRM and Presenters!
The ACRM Annual Conference offers something for everybody in the rehabilitation field: latest in clinical approaches, state of the art research, wonderful inter-disciplinary environment, and best networking opportunities.
ACRM is the only place where I can get cutting-edge research and see all my friends—not only from around the country but around the world. ACRM is the best place to get new information and to network, network, NETWORK!
Why do you attend the ACRM Annual Conference?
ACRM’s commitment to early career rehabilitation scientists and practitioners is unparalleled, not only in rehabilitation but across most professional organizations.
ACRM consistently provides translational research information that is timely and clinically relevant to the everyday practice of Brain Injury Medicine. Providing this in a format that fosters interdisciplinary dialogue adds icing to this cake!
Attending the ACRM meeting has been a great experience on many levels.
I have attended this conference for many years. It is a significant opportunity for professional collaboration and for adding to the knowledge base of the field.
The conference provided a rich environment for interprofessional education that is needed for collaborative clinical practice and research! A must attend conference for all team members.
Participating in the “Early Career” workshop at the ACRM annual conference connected me with unique mentoring opportunities in various disciplines of rehabilitation, which have continued to promote my development as a clinician and scientist.
The strength of ACRM is in its diversity and multidisciplinary approach, as well as a wide range of areas of interests it caters to. This opens up several avenues for possible developments and combined projects. Facilitation international collaboration has been a hot topic this year, which promises growth in future.
For every clinician who wants to be in the forefront of research and practice this is the place to be! The topics are unparalleled and if we want to be knowledgeable, and get involved, this is the conference to attend.
What does ACRM mean to YOU?
ACRM is a home where I can combine clinical interests with my research and interact with people who are making decisions about rehab research.
ACRM is a great conference to come to especially as a young researcher…it’s a fantastic way for researchers and clinicians to come together to share their research and experiences.
ACRM is a great organization for early career professionals to advance their career with limitless networking opportunities.
The breadth and depth of presentation and the opportunity to interact with rehab professionals from abroad make this conference a unique opportunity.