Make the Most of PT 2009!
Heading to the conference this week? Here are a few don't-miss events from
ADVANCE's PT 2009
at-a-glance calendar:
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
PT 2009 kicks off with APTA President R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD, highlighting the advances and challenges to the profession of physical therapy as well as the work of the association. The Keynote Address will be presented by Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995-1999. According to the APTA, Gingrich has invigorated the debate over health care policy in a bipartisan manner.
Thursday, June 11, 6:45-7:45 a.m. First-Timers Guide to Navigating the Annual Conference
This new event will offer first-time APTA national conference attendees the opportunity to meet the committee that planned the event as well as learn tips on maximizing the conference experience. Free coffee will be provided.
11 a.m.-12 noon 40th McMillan Lecture
The McMillan Lecture represents APTA's highest honor. This year it will feature speaker Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and the theme, "The Best We Can Be is Yet to Come." For the past 22 years, Dr. Winstein's collaborative and interdisciplinary research program and publications have focused on motor control, rehabilitation and recovery of goal-directed behaviors.
12 noon-2 p.m. Unopposed Exhibit Hours
Take a look at the latest equipment offered by industry leaders and investigate job opportunities in the field. All posters will also be available for viewing during exhibit hall hours, with discussions held Thursday and Friday
5-7 p.m.-Honors and Awards
Celebration of newly elected Catherine Worthingham Fellows and 2009 Association Awards recipients
For more debates, lectures and ceremonies taking place this week, read our calendar's full list of events. And follow these tips from the preview edition of PT09 Daily News to make the most of this year's conference:
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Review the program
- Establish specific goals
- Plan meetings and events with colleagues
- Network with colleagues
- Use your business cards
- Tour the exhibit hall
- Keep notes
Can't make it to PT 2009? Visit www.advanceweb.com/pt for daily photo galleries and live conference blogging. We'll also post videos of key people from this year's conference when we return!