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APTA Oncology Members Recognized by APTA
The following APTA Oncology members were selected to receive APTA Awards ...APTA Oncology Members Recognized by APTA
The following APTA Oncology members were selected to receive APTA Awards:
Lucy Blair Service Award
- Marilyn E. Miller, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatric PT
- George Stephen Morris, PT, PhD
Mary McMillan Scholarship Award
- Alyse Hausman, SPT
Societal Impact Award
- Lisa VanHoose, PT, MSPT, MPH, PhD, Board-Certified Specialist in Oncologic PT
Award recipients will be recognized during the Honors & Awards Ceremony, which is slated to occur on Sunday, September 12, 6:30-9:00PM EST
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to offer FREE NCI-sponsored training program in Geriatric Oncology
This program will provide didactic lectures and live role-play skills practice in patient-clinician communication, relevant to working with older oncology patients and their caregivers.Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to offer FREE NCI-sponsored training program in Geriatric Oncology
This program will provide didactic lectures and live role-play skills practice in patient-clinician communication, relevant to working with older oncology patients and their caregivers. This training is open to any healthcare provider who has an interest in working with older adults with cancer (particularly those who are facing cognitive decline). More information and registration can be found HERE.
Mary Lou Galantino Advocates on behalf of clinicians, researchers, and cancer survivors
Dr. Galantino, APTA Oncology's representative on the Commission on Cancer, has been advocating for expanded access to telehealth and tele-mental health services.Mary Lou Galantino Advocates on behalf of clinicians, researchers, and cancer survivors
Dr. Galantino, APTA Oncology’s representative on the Commission on Cancer, has been advocating for expanded access to telehealth and tele-mental health services. She recently met with One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) to advocate for increased funding for NIH and the CDC.
Academy Member Awards Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 2021 APTA Oncology Member Awards:Academy Member Awards Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 2021 APTA Oncology Member Awards:
- Student Research Award: Noah Brueckner, SPT; Rachel Kremer, SPT; Michaela Viola, SPT; Madison Wolfe, SPT
- Research Award: Linda Koehler, PT, PhD
- Debbra Flomenhoft : Jeannette “Jet” Lee, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
- The Stephen Gudas Award For Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology: Vol 38(2):92-99; Presented ToLisa J. Wood, PhD, RN; Kerri M. Winters-Stone, PhD; Janet A. Kneiss, DPT, PhD; Annie B. Fox, PhD; Rachel K. Walker, PhD, RN: “Women With Clinically Significant Fatigue After Breast Cancer Treatment Report Increased Falls and Perform Poorly on Objective Measures of Physical Fitness and Function”
- Jeri F. Walton Service Award: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD and Lynn Tanner, PT
- President’s Award: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD
Jena Colon, 2020 Emerging Leader, featured in the December Issue of APTA Magazine
APTA Oncology Advocacy Chair, Jena Colon, PT, DPT, MBA, was featured in the December Issue of APTA Magazine as the Academy’s Emerging Leader.Jena Colon, 2020 Emerging Leader, featured in the December Issue of APTA Magazine
APTA Oncology Advocacy Chair, Jena Colon, PT, DPT, MBA, was featured in the December Issue of APTA Magazine as the Academy’s Emerging Leader. Read more about APTA’s Emerging Leaders HERE
Dr. Mary Insana Fisher, Rehabilitation Oncology Editor-in-Chief, Receives 2020 Young Alumni Award
Dr. Fisher was awarded the 2020 Young Alumni Award by the University of Kentucky College of Health SciencesDr. Mary Insana Fisher, Rehabilitation Oncology Editor-in-Chief, Receives 2020 Young Alumni Award
Dr. Fisher was awarded the 2020 Young Alumni Award by the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, having graduated from the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program in 2013. The award honors alumni who have been successful in their field, and have qualities in leadership, mentorship, and recognition. To read more about Dr. Fisher and this prestigious award, click HERE. A recording of the award ceremony can be viewed HERE (Dr. Fisher featured from 15:00-26:08)
Commission on Cancer (CoC) shares legislation priorities
The CoC has shared the list of their top state advocacy priorities for 2021 as well as a summary of 2020 cancer-related federal legislation.Commission on Cancer (CoC) shares legislation priorities
The CoC has shared the list of their top state advocacy priorities for 2021 as well as a summary of 2020 cancer-related federal legislation.
Student & New Professional Subcommittee Chair Pens APTA Pulse Blog Post
Emma Schaberg O'Brien, SPT, CLT, RYT, Chair of the APTA Oncology Student & New Professional Subcommittee has written a blog post for APTA's Student Spotlight ...Student & New Professional Subcommittee Chair Pens APTA Pulse Blog Post
Emma Schaberg O’Brien, SPT, CLT, RYT, Chair of the APTA Oncology Student & New Professional Subcommittee has written a blog post for APTA’s Student Spotlight, highlighting the importance and value of being a student member of APTA Oncology. View the blog post.
APTA Oncology welcomes the second class of Board-Certified Specialists in Oncologic PT
APTA Oncology is proud to announce and offers congratulations to its second class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy.APTA Oncology welcomes the second class of Board-Certified Specialists in Oncologic PT
APTA Oncology is proud to announce and offers congratulations to its second class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy.
APTA announces 2020 Honors and Awards Program recipients
We are thrilled to announce the following APTA Oncology members receiving the following awards:APTA announces 2020 Honors and Awards Program recipients
- Charles L. McGarvey, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Nicole Lynn Stout, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Lucinda Ann Pfalzer, PT, PhD, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Kirsten K. Ness, PT, PhD, FAPTA: Helen Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature
Member Awards
Know of a member who deserves recognition? Nominate them for an APTA Oncology Member Award! Deadline: October 1
Join the APTA Oncology ListServ
APTA Oncology's General Listerv is a very productive messaging system for answering your practice questions. In addition, we maintain specialized listservs for our special interest groups.
Resource Guide for Specialization
This document, prepared by APTA Oncology, is designed to help you in your preparation for the Oncology Specialist Certification Examination.
OncoReads
OncoReadsSM allows you to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the comfort of your own home or office. Begin earning today!
Partners Program
Any PT or PTA living in a country other than the US or a healthcare provider from another discipline, not eligible for APTA membership, can take advantage of our membership benefits by becoming a Partner of APTA Oncology.
APTA Engage
Want to get involved? Check out APTA Engage for the latest volunteer opportunities within APTA Oncology. Check back often as new opportunities arise!
Clinical Research Grant
A clinical research grant is available to APTA Oncology members to assist with a one-year research study that investigates a question(s) of importance to adult or pediatric oncology or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) physical therapy.
Internship & Mentor Opportunities
Oncology rehab facilities across the country that are willing to offer clinical affiliations, and mentors who have volunteered to share their time and expertise.
Host a Regional Course in Your Area
APTA Oncology has several course offerings looking for partners to host. Click here to learn more.
Look Inside the Oncology Toolbox
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