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EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE
WED 21 OCT 2020 // 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Early Career Development Course is a perennial favorite at ACRM that connects early career rehabilitation researchers with prominent and accomplished professionals. The course will provide opportunities to learn from experts in interdisciplinary team science, government agency representatives, and distinguished scientists who will provide insights through didactic presentations, panel discussions, small group discussions, and one-on-one networking.
The program will include presentations from representatives of major federal agencies discussing new rules and regulations as well as updates on early career opportunities. Officials from NIH, NIDLIRR, VA, and the CDC will be available to give grantsmanship advice based on each organization’s mission and funding priorities.
The Emerging Scholars Panel Session will feature early career research professionals who will share their experiences and insights about grant writing and the successful implementation of research goals.
A renowned keynote speaker, Dr. Theresa Bender Pape, with an outstanding reputation in the field of rehabilitation, will share her work as well as key elements in professional development in keeping with the course theme.
Immediately following the course enjoy a welcome gathering geared especially for Early Career and first-time attendees. At this casual “meet and greet” you can learn about opportunities for networking and collaboration from the heart of ACRM — the ACRM Community Groups. Members from ACRM Interdisciplinary Special Interest and Networking Groups and Task Forces gather and meet, plan and exchange ideas. This is the time and place to find out how to get involved.
Registration for this course is included in the WORLD PASS for incredible value. If you are not purchasing the WORLD PASS, this course is a ticketed event with a separate registration.
All-star faculty line-up
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Amy Herrold, PhD
Research Health Scientist
Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital
Theresa Bender Pape, DrPH, MA, CCC-SLP/L, FACRM
Clinical Neuroscientist
Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Monique Pappadis, MEd, PhD
Asssitant Professor
University of Texas Medical Branch
Reza Ehsanian, MD, PhD
PGY2 Resident
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Ralph Nitkin, PhD
Health Scientist Administrator
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH
Brian Downer, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Medical Branch
Alison Cogan, PhD, OTR/L
Polytrauma/TBI Advanced Fellow
Washington DC VA Medical Center
Mark Lyle, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Emory University School of Medicine
Maya O’Neil, PhD
Neuropsychologist & Associate Professor
VA Portland Health Care System & Oregon Health and Science University
Lynn Worobey, PhD, DPT, ATP
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Cathering Siengsukon, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Moderators
Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, PhD, CBIST, FACRM
President Elect
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Fofi Constantinidou, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, FACRM, FASHA
Professor of Psychology and Director of Center for Applied Neuroscience
University of Cyprus
Panelists
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM
Director, MS Research
Shepherd Center
Guy Buckle, MD, MPH
Director, Neuroimaging Research
Shepherd Center
Samir Belagaje, MD
Associate Professor, Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Brooks C. Wingo, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Patricia Dorn, PhD
Director, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
Department of Veterans Affairs
A. Cate Miller, PhD
Rehabilitation Program Specialist
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Jen Heemstra, PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Emory University
Presenting Authors
Alexis Peterson, PhD
Health Scientist
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control-CDC
Shannon B. Juengst, PhD, CRC
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Description
The Early Career Development Course is a perennial favorite at ACRM that connects early career rehabilitation researchers with prominent and accomplished professionals. The course will provide opportunities to learn from experts in interdisciplinary team science, government agency representatives, and distinguished scientists who will provide insights through didactic presentations, panel discussions, small group discussions, and one-on-one networking.
Learning Objectives
- Gather essential information to determine how to navigate and build a career in rehabilitation that is clinically based, research based, or a mix of both
- Identify at least three techniques to be able to be more effective and productive in preparing grant submissions.
- Identify methods to highlight strengths and identify areas for professional development.
Register
- From $249 member/$349 non-member
- This course is INCLUDED in the WORLD-PASS for tremendous value.
- WORLD PASS from $499 member, $599 non-member
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- Registration includes CME/CEU processing.
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Comments from attendees…
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!
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.
A great conference with a large range of valuable information. Thank you ACRM!
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.
How does ACRM help Early Career Rehab Professionals?
ACRM’s commitment to early career rehabilitation scientists and practitioners is unparalleled, not only in rehabilitation but across most professional organizations.
ACRM’s commitment to early career rehabilitation scientists and practitioners is unparalleled, not only in rehabilitation but across most professional organizations.
