NEWSLETTER

HIGHLIGHTS

• Upcoming Webinar - Educator Student Debt
• Education Research Grant is Open!
• Vote Now! Pick Your Favorite T-Shirt Design!
• Upcoming Webinar CESIG & EBP SIG
• PTA Honor Society- Next Round Closes June 1!
• Call for Volunteers

Attendees will learn important 2024 updates on student loans that directly affect educators who have Federal Student Debt. We will cover the two major types of loan forgiveness, the differences between federal and private loans, and the IDR Waiver/One Time Account Adjustment. Many are unaware this Federal government program exists and don’t know how to take advantage of it. This program can be especially beneficial for borrowers who have multiple Federal Student Loans on different timelines.

Date: May 2nd, 2024

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Dr. Connor Pierce is the Founder of After the DPT, where he helps DPTs understand their student debt. Connor is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and was a full-time practicing clinician for over 5 years. He passed the Certified Student Loan Professional® exam to become an industry leader in student loan advising. He has been teaching as an adjunct faculty at physical therapy programs for the past 4 years. He and his wife understand first-hand what DPT debt feels like as they are both DPTs who graduated with DPT debt in 2018. They believe that their shared experience with DPTs who are graduating today, allows them to better understand and know how to help fellow DPTs handle their student debt. Dr. Pierce has personally advised individuals on over $30 million dollars in student debt.

Researchers conducting studies on methods for promoting the uptake of research findings into physical therapy or physical therapist assistant education and designing educational interventions to address the gap between evidence and practice are encouraged to apply for the $40,000 Education Research Grant. 

The deadline for applications is July 31.

VOTE NOW

PICK YOUR FAVORITE T-SHIRT DESIGN!

The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the APTA Academy of Education are proud to support scholarship fundraising efforts for minority physical therapy students. This year, ELC is supporting these scholarship efforts through a t-shirt design contest. The contest theme is: Many faces. One purpose. The theme showcases the many backgrounds of physical therapy education professionals, all working toward the same purpose of providing quality care and advancing the community. 

We received some amazing PT and PTA student submissions! And now we need your help! The winner of the contest will receive $500.00 USD

Voting is open May 1-15!

UPCOMING WEBINAR

CESIG COSPONSORED WEBINAR WITH EBP SIG OF RESEARCH ACADEMY

EBP GUIDELINES IN CLINICAL EDUCATION

Please join the EBP and CESIG in a collaborative webinar surrounding the topic of EBP in Clinical Education. The webinar will start with a brief overview of the EBP Curricular Guidelines followed by a few exemplar practices within the clin ed environment ending with discussion (this is where we need you!).

When: May 13th

Time: 8pm - 9pm EST

PTA HONOR SOCIETY

NOMINATIONS FOR SUMMER GRADUATES CLOSE JUNE 1, 2024

The Phi Tau Alpha Honor Society recognizes physical therapist assistant students who have not only demonstrated high academic standards, but have embodied the core values of the physical therapy profession. Students meeting the requirements outlined below should contact their program faculty to determine the next steps for applying for possible induction into the honor society.

The following volunteer positions are open and need to be filled by July 1:

• Webinar Committee Member
• Research Committee Member
• Finance Committee Member (Two Years)
• Finance Committee Member (Three Years)
• (2) Professional Development Committee Members
• Awards Committee Member
• Director for Scholarly Engagement

Liaisons:

• Collaborative for PT Education Rep
• Woodruff Lecture Liaison

The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the APTA Academy of Education worked collaboratively to develop the glossary of physical therapy clinical education (CE) terms for both physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). As part of the commitment to keeping the CE Glossary contemporary and useful in PT and PTA CE, the CE Glossary Oversight Workgroup will consider submissions for new terms and/or revisions.

The survey link will be open from April 15th to June 15th.

The initial glossary was developed after a review of the physical therapy literature, extensive discussion, and debate by the ACAPT Common Terminology Panel, and engagement of key stakeholders within the physical therapy clinical education community. The glossary is divided into major categories and as applicable, definitions are referenced. The same process will be used for consideration of new terms/revisions. Please see the rubric included with the survey for details.

If you are a DCE/ACCE, please consider sharing this information with your clinical partners.

You can read the published article: Recommendations from ACAPT's Common Terminology Panel (2018) if you would like to learn more.

For questions, please email:

amy.both@utoledo.edu and include in the subject line ‘CE Glossary Question’

Title: Asynchronous Interviews in DPT and PTA Admissions.

The Admissions Network was created within the Academic Faculty SIG to foster discussion topics related to recruitment and holistic admissions in PT and PTA education.

The next virtual event will be held Tuesday, July 16th from 7-8:30pm EST.

This event will be an open dialogue to share ideas about asynchronous interview methods, strategies, successes, and challenges in DPT and PTA admissions.

There will be a few short presentations throughout the evening about programs' experiences with asynchronous interviews and opportunities for Q&A and discussion.

Platform and Poster Abstracts

The deadline to submit is July 16. Please contact APTA Events if you do not receive the notification of the decision on your abstract submission by Oct. 1, or if you have other questions.

Sign up using the form below to receive informational updates about the 19th Annual Physical Therapist Education Leadership Conference.

Your DPT or PTA program's top leadership - including program directors, directors of clinical educators (DCEs) & associate/assistant program directors - can take your DPT or PTA program to the next level with unique team training focusing on continuous improvement in pursuit of excellence!

Working across didactic & clinical education with academic DPT and PTA experts, you'll benefit from this hybrid, high-impact, hands-on training that is centered on:

• Personal & shared leadership
• Collegial culture creation
• Effective curriculum stewardship
• Streamlined academic administration
• Program directors & others who are newer to their roles – or who want to revamp their approach

Learn more & register now for this 2024 training. Limited registrations are available, so be sure to secure your spot today.

This new, affordable ACAPT team training is a perfect complement to FHEL & other leadership development like ACAPT's Leadership Compass.

Participate in Your Colleagues' Research

ELC 2024: Submissions Now Open

Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners

Now Accepting Nominations: PTA Honor Society

CSM 2025: Submission Portal Now Open!

Check out our Virtual Exhibit Booth!

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