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Benefits of Membership
A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM BRENDAN CONROY, MD
"The
activities of the ACRM have a strong emphasis on advancing the
scientific practice of rehabilitation, as you might expect from
the name. I have taken courses at the Annual Meeting of the
ACRM for the past several years that have presented absolutely
state of the art research-based work by lively and engaging
speakers, who happen to be leading researchers in the field.
I like the interdisciplinary membership of the ACRM, very similar
to the membership of the Rehabilitation Team, the functional
core of my work as a Physiatrist."
"There
is a welcoming collegiality and friendliness among the OTs,
PTs, SLPs, Psychologists, Nurses, Anthropologists, Social Workers,
Sociologists and physicians who participate in the ACRM committee
work and the Annual meeting. There is a great deal of interest
in the experience I have as a busy clinician as a springboard
for future research projects as well as a stress-relieving sympathy
for my inexperience as a researcher and grant-writer. They accept
that I may not know all the statistics and in's-and-out's of
getting a proposal accepted, while appreciating that I have
great experience and knowledge of how patients go through the
rehabilitation process. I have had just as many fascinating
and educational ACRM moments over a hamburger and a glass of
wine as I have in the courses."
"There
is a great need for observant, scientifically-minded clinician
physicians to join the ranks of therapists, PhDs, researchers
and Fellows of the ACRM. Rehabilitation physicians are underrepresented
in this Academy and there are multiple opportunities offered
by membership for learning more about the field, learning how
to carry out the strong research our field so desperately needs
and for career development in the committees and Board of the
ACRM." |
ACRM members receive leading-edge information through annual meetings and
publications.
Publications
Archives of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation is the premier peer-reviewed journal of rehabilitation research. Archives keeps professionals abreast of the latest research findings, techniques,
and developments. Special Archives supplements
are devoted to specific themes and feature interviews with top thinkers
and futurists in the field.
Rehabilitation
Outlook is a quarterly newsletter focusing on current
issues in rehabilitation, clinical practice, research and member news
E-News is a weekly electronic newsletter supplement providing information
and updates on time sensitive issues, activities, and legislation
important our members via e-mail.
Annual
Scientific Conference
ACRM sponsors the only multidisciplinary national conference which focuses
entirely on rehabilitation medicine. Members have an opportunity to
network and exchange information with industry leaders and peers.
Attendees gain valuable knowledge through a variety of formats, including:
- Courses
on outcomes research, positioning rehabilitationists within new
delivery models, case management models, and insurance industry
issues
- Point-counterpoint
discussions, workshops, and lectures
- Scientific
paper and poster presentations
- Accredited
continuing education courses
- Reduced
registration fee
Interactive
Web Site
Provides
up-to-date information on activities, programs, conferences and networking
opportunities
Members
Only Area
Exclusive
to ACRM Members...
- Update
your contact information.
- Confirm
your membership payment due date.
- Pay
your membership dues online, safe and secure.
- Online
Membership Directory...search for another ACRM member and their
contact information.
- Powerpoint
Presentations from the most recent annual conference.
- BI-ISIG
Members have access to a BI-ISIG Only Area.
- Valuable
information is made available on a continuous basis.
- Updates
to task force and committee activities.
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