This year’s Student Conclave was developed by the new Chapter Student Committee. Presentations focused on: the PT and PTATA relationship; life after school; the value of APTATA membership; and, how to become a leader within the profession.

Elections for the Chapter’s Student Delegate and Alternate Student Delegate were also held and you had to be a member of APTATA of Maryland to vote and to run.

Objectives

Upon the completion of the Conclave, students will:

1. Be familiar with opportunities to advance within the profession and APTATA.
2. Be aware of current legislative issues at the state and national levels.
3. Understand the relationship between PTs and PTATAs in the workplace.
4. Be aware of the opportunities for advancement by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in different arenas.
5. Understand the current position and future direction of the profession as it relates to Vision 2020.

Agenda

9:30 - 9:40 Welcome and Introductions

Gretchen Michaels, PT, MSPT, Vice President;
Carolyn Chanoski, PT, DPT, MS President;
Scott Moreland, Student Committee

9:40- 10:30 Developing Leadership in Physical Therapy
Nicole Stout Gergich; PT, MPT, CLT-LANA , APTATA Board of Directors

10:30 - 10:45 The Value of APTA and Update on the Student Committee
Scott Moreland, Student Delegate
Kristen Fiackos, Student Delegate
Stacey Maxwell, Student Committee
Gretchen Michaels, PT, MSPT, Vice President;
Frank Reicherter, PTA, PTA Caucus Representative
Lynn Rudman, PT, Chief Delegate

10:45 - 11:15 Break / Exhibit Hall OPEN

11:15 - 12:00 The Relationship Between PTs and PTATAs (case studies and break outs)

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch with Exhibitors; Poster and Student Research Presentations; and Awards

1:00 - 1:15 Nominations & Election for the Chapter’s Student Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 2010 House of Delegates

1:15 - 2:00 Getting Ready for Life After School: ethical issues; tuition reimbursement; tips for inter-viewing; etc.

2:00 – 2: 10 Election Results

2:15 – 3:30 Meet with Recruiters (optional)