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Conference Committee Report Michelle Losurdo, PT, DPT – Chair
OPTimize: OPTA’s Lecture Series and Research Showcase (formerly Scientific Symposium) will be held Friday, September 28, 2018, at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, located at 100 Green Meadows Drive
S ., Lewis Center, OH 43035 . OPTimize will focus on population health and movement by showcasing the evidence to support physical therapy practice and interventions for population health and movement across the continuum—including all portions of the lifespan and in all practice areas . We are looking forward to offering the valuable Research Short format: 18-minute presentations that engage and inspire .
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RESEARCH SHORTS: 18-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS THAT ENGAGE AND INSPIRE
OPTimize will also include research posters on a variety of physical therapy topics and highlight three platform presentations . The Research Committee will provide an update on its activities and the Poster & Grant Recipient Awards will be conferred . Don’t miss out on this important and engaging symposium . Register for OPTimize today on Ohiopt .org/optimize2018.
SAVE THE DATE FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE: APRIL 5-6, 2019 IN COLUMBUS
The OPTA Conference Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 2019 Annual Conference . Bring your transformative knowledge and physical therapy expertise to TRANSFORM: OPTA 2019 Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio . TRANSFORM is about advancing your physical therapy practice by evaluating significant and evolving topics . Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students will enhance their skills and join in constructive concept exchanges through innovative educational sessions . Don’t miss out on the opportunity to present essential and progressive practices that will influence patient outcomes and the future of our profession .
The committee is looking for your best proposals on a wide range of important topics . The call for presentations will be available soon on the OPTA website .
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR OPTA'S 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AVAILABLE SOON. STAY TUNED AT OHIOPT.ORG
The dedicated physical therapy professionals and OPTA staff who make up the Conference Committee serve the OPTA members with their time and talent . Thank you to outgoing committee members Stephanie DiStasi and Lindsay Elchert (Abstract Reviewer) . Your service has been invaluable . Welcome to Jamie O’Brien (Abstract Reviewer) and Lucas VanEtten who have recently joined us . And as always, a big thank you for the dedication of committee members Marka Gehrig Salsberry – Student and Faculty Affairs Liaison, Dawn Bookshar, Scott Euype – Board Liaison, Truly Moore, Kendra Lucas, and Patti Geary – Staff Liaison . Your enthusiasm and contributions are invaluable .
For more information, contact Michelle at:
thelosurdos@gmail.com
SEE YOU AT OPTimize 2018