2022 January/February APTA New York Newsletter by APTA New York

2022 January/February Newsletter

APTA New York Hosted Its First Virtual State Conference

During the month of October 2021, APTA New York held its bi-annual conference for the first time in an all virtual format. This decision was made collectively by the members of the Program Committee, the APTA New York Board of Directors, as well as the members of the Executive Committee due to the ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision, while difficult to make, stemmed from the success of the virtual continuing education courses hosted over the past two years. A big thanks to all virtual presenters over the past two years, who generously donated their time and expertise to provide members with high-quality learning opportunities during challenging times. The 2021 APTA New York conference featured an outstanding slate of continuing education courses for practicing clinicians and students. The topics included yellow flag considerations in pain management, virtual reality applications for vestibular disorders, concussion management, knowledge translation during vestibular rehab, mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches in managing pain, treatment of lateropulsion, orthopedic oncology, and management of cervicothoracic pathologies. A special thanks to all the dynamic speakers who presented to 143 individual conference attendees, who had the opportunity to benefit from innovative programming specific to their practice setting or clinical interests. Due to the unique format of the 2021 conference, another 26 members were able to participate through the recorded courses. In addition, Dr. Julie Tilson was honored as the keynote speaker for the Research Committee. Continued on page 5

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Inside This Issue: APTA New York Hosted Its First Virtual State Conference Cover Story (page 1, 5)

The Future of the PT Profession is Bright President's Letter (page 3-4) 2022-2024 Slate of Officers (page 6-16) Member Spotlight: Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA (page 17-22) Awards Descriptions and Nomination Form (page 23-24) Member Spotlight: Rosa Elena Torres-Panchame PT, DPT (page 25-29) RDF - Call for Applications (page 30) News & Announcements (page 31)

Publisher APTA New York 971 Albany Shaker Road Latham, NY12110 518.459.4499 www.aptany.org Editor/Designer Gloria Baker The APTA New York Newsletter is published 6 times yearly. Editorial Board Catherine Talbett PT, DPT Alanna Pokorski PT, DPT Advertisments/Articles for Publication Should be emailed to Gloria Baker, Editor at gbaker@aptany.org. Submissions are subject to the discretion of the Editorial Board. Deadlines Submission deadline is second week of the month prior to the month of publication. Chapter Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Chief Delegate

Peggy Lynam PT, DPT Michael Tisbe PT, DPT Michael Huson PT, DPT Debra Engel PT, DPT, MS Lynn Rivers PT, PhD

Chapter Directors Brooklyn/Staten Island Catskill Central Eastern Finger Lakes Greater New York Hudson Valley Long Island Southern Tier Western

Hammouda Soliman PT, DPT Yvonne Egitto PT, DPT Adam Rufa PT, DPT Audrey Paslow PT, DPT Catherine Talbett PT, DPT Kaitlyn Paarrotte PT, DPT Nannette Hyland PT, PhD Keith Perrucci PT Sarah Fishel PT, DPT Julie Wolfley PT, DPT, OCS

Chapter Office Staff Executive Director Kelly Garceau kgarceau@aptany.org Communications Gloria Baker Manager gbaker@aptany.org Membership Coordinator

Adilah Abdul-Matin aabdulmatin@aptany.org

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The President’s Letter The Future of the PT Profession is Bright During recent admission interviews for the DPT program at LIU, a student candidate asked what my opinion was of the future of physical therapy. This student expressed concern that physical therapy will not be around as a profession for much longer because of the discontent he has heard from some PTs in the outpatient clinic where he works as a physical therapy aide. This candidate told me that the therapists frequently talk about being burned out and don’t know if they want to continue working as physical therapists because “there is no future for PT”.

"The key ingredient for a successful future of the PT Profession is perseverance" Peggy

My answer was that I believe the future of the physical therapy profession is bright even though the profession is facing many ongoing challenges such as decreased payment for our services and increased administrative burden, in addition to the disruption that has been brought about by the COVID pandemic over the past two years. Even though things are difficult, I don’t believe we should just give up. As clinicians, when we have a patient who is struggling during their recovery, we don’t tell the patient to give up because it’s

just too hard. We actually do the opposite and try to motivate them: we tell them to keep working a little at a time, and we try different intervention approaches. We emphasize the importance of continuing to persevere and keep working towards their goals; to take it “day by day” and that even small gains are meaningful. I take this same approach with respect to the challenges we are facing as a profession. I believe the key ingredient for a successful future of the PT profession is perseverance. The ability to persevere through tough times requires not just individual commitment, but also support from others. I have found that one of the main benefits of membership is the many connections I have made over my 40 years as a physical therapist and member of APTA. Collaboration with my colleagues has helped me stay positive and keep doing my part in working to advance the profession. I know so many volunteer leaders at both the chapter and national level who are continuing to work hard every day to address the PT profession’s “difficult recovery” and to elevate the recognition of the PT profession’s important role within the wider healthcare arena. Our colleagues are continuing to advocate for change in the areas of payment and regulation. I give credit for the “small gains” we make such as the temporary moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequestration cut that was approved by Congress in December. On the other hand, I do recognize that it can be hard to keep working on the same issues day after day. I understand the frustration many members are feeling when it seems like one step forward in one area can be offset by two steps back in another area. We all need some kind of help to stay motivated, just as our patients need our help to continue working towards their goals. This past October, APTA started the “Fit for Practice” program. This initiative consists of weekly webinar programming to address feelings of burnout, fatigue, and professional uncertainty. The variety of weekly programming prioritizes health in four areas: Movement including strength and mobility; Resiliency including mental health and stress management; Restoration including sleep APTA New York | January/February, 2022

The Future of the PT Profession is Bright (Continued) and nutrition; and Practice Health including professional development and practice management. This programming is available at no cost to all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. The Fit for Practice initiative is just one example of how the Association is helping its members deal with the challenges we all are facing. My overall message to you is please don’t give up, and keep believing in the future of the PT profession. Continue to persevere. Keep track of those small gains that can eventually add up to significant improvements for the profession. Take advantage of the benefits of membership in your professional organization to help you navigate current and future challenges. We can accomplish so much more as a group than as individuals. As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Best Regards,

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APTA New York Hosted Its First Virtual State Conference (Continued)

The 2021 conference also featured a unique keynote presentation. Chris Burke, from Show & Tell Films, shared his production Get Busy Living, documenting the love, courage, and perseverance Nick and Lindsey showed in the face of adversity. This captivating film not only reinforced the positive benefits that physical therapy can provide, but also reminded everyone that true dedication and perseverance can overcome all obstacles in life. The 2021 APTA New York conference was a success and met the expectations and vision of everyone involved, despite its virtual format. Looking ahead, plans for the 2023 APTA New York conference are underway and we look forward to providing you with another quality educational experience. In closing, I would like to thank the APTA New York Chapter staff, the Executive Committee, and the entire Program Committee, as well as all sponsors, speakers, and participants for making the 2021 conference a great success. As my time as Chair of the Program Committee concludes, I would like to thank everyone for your support over the past four years and welcome Dr. Kaitlin Kirker as the new incoming Program Committee Chair.

Submitted by: Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Outgoing Program Chair, APTA New York

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers President

Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT APTA New York District: Central Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1992

Education: BA Biology, Manhattanville College 1989-1991 BS, PT, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse 1991-1993 DPT, University of St. Augustine 2005-2009 Present Employment: Elderwood Health Care Center at Liverpool 2008 to present Director of Rehabilitation services. Responsible for clinical programming for PT, OT, ST, staff development, training, operation, safe patient handling, and bundle initiatives, payment, appeals Activities Chapter: 2012 Strategic Planning Taskforce, 2013 Chair Strategic Planning Taskforce, 2014 Chair Payment Trends Taskforce, 2014 member-at-large, 2015-present Membership Committee, 2016- 2018 Chair Program Committee, 2018 Delegate to House of Delegates,2021 Delegate to Houses of Delegates, 2018-present Vice-President ; ex- officio member of all committees, Advisor to student SIG 2018-2020, Member Centennial Scholar Trask orce 2020-present. District: 2012-2016 Central District Director, District Delegate, 2012-2013, 2015, 2017 APTA: None Candidate Statement: What is your vision for APTA New York in the next two years and how would it relate to value in membership? The change from NYPTA to APTA New York is like the changes and vision I have for the next two years. The change to APTA New York is recognition focused, an outward display of the inwardlooking concept that we are all APTA and APTA is all of us. The change is building on what we have done successfully in the past while driving who we will become as an organization for the next 100 years. 6

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers President

Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT APTA New York District: Central Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1992

Candidate Statement (continued): What is your vision for APTA New York in the next two years and how would it relate to value in membership? APTA New York has evolved out of the hard work, innovative changes, and a strong connection to our sense of past while moving forward into our future. My vision for the next two years is one of building on some of our most recent practices aimed at improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of governance that allows for greater membership outreach and involvement. In the midst of the pandemic, we adeptly adjusted to remote meetings, greatly enhanced online programming, and discovered new emerging leaders and active participants in our organization based on the ability to interact virtually. The future of APTA New York is in engaging more members, becoming more inclusive in our governance and in discovering unique and innovative ways in embracing our current membership to strengthen our organization.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Vice President

Jeremy B. Crow, PT, DPT APTA New York District: Greater New York Date of Membership in the Chapter: 2003

Education: BS Exercise Science, Florida State University 2000 DPT, New York University 2006 Present Employment: Director of Clinical Services at Spear for the last 3 years, prior to this position, I was the Director of Clinical Education for 3.5 years; where I started our internal clinical education program, which included our mentorship program, our monthly workshops, our student program, and enabled us to become a New York State provider for CEUs for our physical therapists. I currently oversee our clinical compliance, our Orthopedic Clinical Residency Program, and our advocacy work. Activities Chapter: None District: None APTA: None Candidate Statement: Describe your strengths as they relate to the role of the Vice President I have been serving our profession in many leadership positions throughout my career, all which have helped to prepare me for the role of Vice President. I served five years on the Chapter’s Executive Committee (EC) and for 12 years I have been a Delegate to the House of Delegates, which has given me great understanding and helped prepare me for the challenges and opportunities facing our Chapter currently. During my tenure on the EC, we created a $300,000 Research Grant which drove an increase in New York State Worker’s Compensation reimbursement. APTA also awarded our Chapter with the Component of the year Award. Serving on National and Chapter committees gives me great diversity of perspective and understanding of the role of Vice President. 8

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Vice President

Jeremy B. Crow, PT, DPT APTA New York District: Greater New York Date of Membership in the Chapter: 2003

Candidate Statement (continued): Describe your strengths as they relate to the role of the Vice President I am prepared to serve in the critical role of Ex-Officio of committees and creating community in our Chapter. Having the City and State I love get hit so hard during the pandemic brings me another strength: adaptability. I understand the importance of Servant Leadership, decision making, and the challenging task of being confident and comfortable with being uncomfortable. As part of executive leadership at SPEAR we quickly adapted, making smart decisions to protect our team and our patients while advocating for our profession. This is the leadership experience and passion I will bring as your next Vice President. Thank you for considering me for Vice President, I will bring valuable diversity of experience, opinion, and skill to this position.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Vice President

Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

APTA New York District: Brooklyn/Staten Island Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1998

Education: APTA Education Leadership Fellowship, APTA 2022; FAAOMPT, Regis University 2013; PhD, Nova Southeastern University 2011; TDPT, Creighton University 2005; PT, BS, MS, Long Island University 2001 Present Employment: 2019 – Present: Chair and Associate Professor, Long Island University, Department of Physical Therapy Responsible for teaching 12 credits, which includes the coordination and dissemination of the musculoskeletal and sports medicine content. In addition, I am responsible for budgetary monitoring, curriculum, accreditation, and recently have become chair of the IPE Task Force for the Brooklyn Campus of LIU. Additionally, I serve on the IRB for the Brooklyn Campus of LIU, as well as the University wide strategic planning committee. 2014-2018: Associate Professor, Long Island University, Department of Physical Therapy Responsible for teaching 18 credits, which includes coordinating the musculoskeletal curriculum. In addition, I am involved in service to the Department, School of Health Professions, and Campus as a whole, while I also maintain an active research agenda focusing on costs of care and examination and management of musculoskeletal pathologies with emphasis on cervical/ thoracic pain. 2019 - Present Clinic Director, Masefield and Cavallaro Physical Therapy Responsible for the treatment of patients with orthopedic and sports medicine injuries, as well as serving as the SCCCE for student internships. In addition, I coordinate all educational inservices and serve as a mentor for orthopedic residents and future manual therapy fellows in training.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Vice President Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

APTA New York District: Brooklyn/Staten Island Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1998

Activities Chapter: Program Committee 2018-2021; Strategic Planning Committee 2018-2020; Practice Act Taskforce 2016-2019; Member-at-Large 2016-2017; Co-Chair Dry Needling Taskforce 2014-2015 District: Brooklyn/Staten Island Chapter Director 2014-2018; Brooklyn/Staten Island Board 2013 - Present APTA: None Additional Information: Member of the research team that received the $300,000 grant for the project titled “Timing and Sequencing of Physical Therapy on Costs of Care in NYS.” This project has resulted in the publication of 4 papers. • Liu A, Zhao M, Spalding A, Gabriel M, Hanney W, Kolber M, Masaracchio M Immediate Physical Therapy Initiation is Associated with a Reduction in Downstream Healthcare Utilization and Costs among Patients with Acute Low Back Pain. Physical Therapy. 2018;98:336-347. • Masaracchio M, Hanney W, Liu X, Kolber M, Kirker K. The timing of rehabilitation on length of stay and costs following total hip or knee arthroplasty: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Plos One. 2017;12:1-22. • Hanney W, Masaracchio M, Liu X, Kolber M. The influence of physical therapy guideline adherence on healthcare utilization and costs among patients with low back pain. A systematic review of the literature. Plos One. 2016;11:1-18. • Liu X, Hanney W, Masaracchio M. Utilization and payments of office-based physical rehabilitation services among individuals with commercial insurance in New York State. Physical Therapy. 2016;96:203-211.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Vice President

Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

APTA New York District: Brooklyn/Staten Island Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1998

Candidate Statement: Describe your strengths as they relate to the role of the Vice President Being involved in the APTA Education Leadership Fellowship over the past 6 months has provided an opportunity to self-reflect on my strengths that are vital to serve the Chapter well as Vice President. The VP is responsible for team building and collaboration among all stakeholders within Chapter functions, and I believe two of my greatest strengths are being team-oriented and leading by example with a “human-resource” or “people-first” approach. It’s extremely important as a leader to emulate strong communication skills. I pride myself in first listening, then reflecting on ideas and information, before providing a concise, person-centered response that focuses on moving forward in a productive way. I find the process of meta-cognition is extremely valuable in my ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback, and transform it into opportunities for future growth. True learning only comes from self-reflection and overcoming challenges. During my Education Leadership Fellowship, I have worked at developing new skills in conflict resolution, a better understanding of various frames of academic and organizational leadership, and new methods of decision making, all of which have opened doors into efficient strategic planning and management. This, combined with the diverse roles I have served in for APTA New York, including Chapter Director, Member-at-Large, Program Committee Chair, and member of the strategic planning and practice act task force, have prepared me for the challenge of VP. I look forward to being a leader in the pursuit of excellence for both APTA New York, and the profession of Physical Therapy.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Speaker of the Assembly Genevieve B. Smith, PT, DPT

APTA New York District: Greater New York Date of Membership in the Chapter: 2011

Education: Doctorate in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, Degree expected 2025 Doctorate in Physical Therapy, May 2011; Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Allied Health Professions Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2008; State University of New York College at Geneseo   Present Employment: Staff Physical Therapist, SPEAR Physical Therapy, NY, NY (2021-Present) • Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient orthopedics clinic   Instructor at Ithaca College Physical Therapy Department: Ithaca, NY (2016-Present)  • Course Coordinator, instructor, and lab assistant in various courses for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Activities Chapter: Speaker of the Assembly 2019-Present; Director of the Southern Tier District 20182019; Designated Delegate from the Southern Tier District for New York State for the House of Delegates, Boston, MA (2017) and Chicago, Illinois (2019) District: Chief Delegate for the NYPTA Delegate Assembly 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; Chair of the Southern Tier District: 2017-2018; Co-Chair of Southern Tier District: 2015-2017; New Membership Liaison 2017-2020; Public Relations Liaison: 2014-2016;    Physical Therapy Alliance of Upstate New York Legislative Committee Member: 2011-2012 APTA: None Additional Information: NYPTA Service to District Award: 2019

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Speaker of the Assembly Genevieve B. Smith, PT, DPT

APTA New York District: Greater New York Date of Membership in the Chapter: 2011

Candidate Statement: What lessons have you learned from leading the Delegate Assembly as current Speaker and how will you bring those forward into the 2022 DA? It has been an honor to serve as Speaker of the Assembly for the last two years. In collaboration with the Delegate Assembly officers and chapter staff, we modified the last two meetings in order to complete official business efficiently over Zoom due to the covid-19 pandemic. I am looking forward to the Delegate Assembly returning to in-person this coming May. I believe the key to having a successful meeting is staying organized to optimize efficiency and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable participating. This starts with making sure new delegates have all the information ahead of time on what to expect during the meeting and how to participate. This also means continuing to make the meeting accessible to all delegates during the meeting. Robert’s Rules of Order is used in order to ensure fairness and allow everyone their right to participate in the meeting. However, sometimes, the Rules can be complicated. During the Delegate Assembly last year, a delegate had made a motion, which started a special procedure according to Robert’s Rules of Order. As I was going through the official procedure, another delegate suggested I pause and explain what was going on, so new delegates could understand the procedure. It was a wonderful suggestion. For the next meeting, I plan on pausing periodically throughout the meeting to explain Robert’s Rules of Order. Ultimately, if we can encourage more participation, the discussion generated will reflect the ideas of more members across the state.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Nominating Committee Member Keri A. Gill-Smith, PT, DPT

APTA New York District: Catskill Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1998

Education: BS/MS in Physical Therapy Russell Sage College 2001; DPT AT Still University 2008  Present Employment: Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck NY. Responsible for day to day operations of multisite hospital based outpatient therapy department and maintain 50% clinical caseload, primarily in oncology and lymphedema. Activities Chapter: NYPTA Treasurer 2017- 2021; Finance Committee Chair- 2017- 2021; Finance Committee Member 2015- 2017; Board of Directors- Catskill Director 2010-2013; Delegate to HOD- 2004, 2018; Strategic Planning Taskforce 2013/14 Executive Director Search Committee; Taskforce on Governance 2010/2011 District: Catskill District Treasurer 2013- 2017; Catskill District Chairperson 2005-2010; Catskill District Secretary 2003-2005; District Delegate to Delegate Assembly 2003-2007, 2009-2016 APTA: None Candidate Statement (continued): What strategies would you employ to identify and encourage members to be nominated for leadership positions that are representative of APTA New York membership? Diversity in our leadership is important for the future strength of APTA New York. In order to have the most effective organization, I believe, we need chapter leaders that are reflective of those they represent.

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2022 -2024 Slate of Officers Nominating Committee Member Keri A. Gill-Smith, PT, DPT

APTA New York District: Catskill Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1998

Candidate Statement: What strategies would you employ to identify and encourage members to be nominated for leadership positions that are representative of APTA New York membership? Diversity of thought and experience will lead to better ideas and solutions to issues facing APTA New and the profession. Behavioral styles are important to consider as well. Big picture thinkers and detail- oriented thinkers, each bring something different, but vital, to help determine the best course of action for the organization. While this may make for more conflict, and sometimes make it more uncomfortable, it will make APTA New York better. As a member of the nominating committee, I believe vocal support of diverse opinions is vital. Those that by nature seek to avoid conflict, need to be encouraged to voice their ideas. Personal relationships are important to foster this. I feel my many years of active service to the organization well positions me to serve in this role. I think reaching out, consistently, at the district level, to identify those potential future chapter leaders is important. Planting the seed that someone is capable of serving is often the most important step. With virtual meetings available, the nominating committee members could easily present to the districts and committees to tap into emerging leaders. As we return to in person meetings, these are also important opportunities to make connections with potential new leaders. I would welcome the opportunity to serve APTA New York in this role.

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Member Spotlight Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor; Private Practice Owner

How Long have you been a member of APTA New York? I became a student member in 1963 and a full member in 1964, so have been a member of APTA for 58 years. What do you enjoy most about APTA New York? There are many things that I have enjoyed over the years about being a part of APTA New York, but certainly the outstanding highlights include chairing and running one of the largest NYPTA Annual Meetings we have ever had that was held in New York City in 1977 at the Roosevelt Hotel with bag pipers leading us into the banquet dinner, serving as President of NYPTA for 2 terms, and developer of both the Legislative and Leadership Chapter Workshops. In addition was my time serving in many different capacities including Editor of the Newsletter, member of the Continuing Education Committee, member of the Taskforce on the Future of Physical Therapy, member of the Board of Directors, participant in the Legislative Workshops for 11 years, Legislative Consultant for 18 years, Chair of the Political Action Committee for 5 years, Chair of the Taskforce on Insurance, member of the Vision and Strategic Planning Retreats, Chair of the Taskforce on Implementation of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in NYS and also as a consultant for that implementation for 6 years, and member of the Physical Therapy Scope of Practice Taskforce. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are today. My physical therapy education was at the certificate level, hence up until I went back for my transitional DPT degree, I had only a certificate not a degree in physical therapy. But that was what was typical for those of us entering physical therapy programs at the post-graduate level. My undergraduate degree led me to a teaching path, and I decided I did not want to teach high school students as a career. Fortunately I had a former professor who suggested I look into physical therapy, and to do that I spent some time at the New York State Rehabilitation Hospital in Havestraw NY (now Helen Hays Hospital) where I fell in love with what I saw being done with patients. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. I applied to the New York University Program that summer (I had most all of the science requirements for entry including, biology, chemistry, physiology, and microbiology and did a cram a year of physics into that same summer) and was admitted to the fall class. Finishing my entry level certificate in 14 months, I then went on for my master’s degree and my PhD degree.

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Member Spotlight (Continued) Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor, Private Practice Owner

What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges? The three distinct components of my professional career – practice, teaching, and service - have all been rewarding in their own way even in spite of challenges along the way. My patient/client practice is and always will be the part of my life that provides me with unique challenges but wonderful rewards as I try to get each and every patient/client as fit in the strongest/healthiest way possible that is pleasing to them and their lifestyle. And to do that with the shortest number of visits possible and making that patient/client a partner in the process so that they are motivated to continue whatever good achieved for as long as needed. I have been truly blessed meeting and being a part of the lives of so many patients, each of whom has left an indelible mark on my life. My academic responsibility includes directing our DPT program at New York University, and many will never remember that I was the first to mention a clinical doctoral degree as the entry-level degree to the Section for Education in 1977. Most also do not know that NYU was the first program to submit an entry-level doctoral program to the NYS Department of Education in 1984 and if any one knows the workings of the Department of Education, we got mired in state politics for over 10 years and finally got our approval and admitted our first doctoral class in 1998. It took a long time to get there but the reward was in seeing it achieved. My teaching over the years has been in many areas from exercise, fitness theory, examination and intervention for the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular/pulmonary systems, to research at the post-professional level. Certainly these last two years have presented unbelievable challenges as we navigated unchartered waters through the COVID pandemic. I am happy to say that we were able to keep all of our students on track and amazingly healthy throughout and am hoping that we will return to teaching using the best of methodologies available to us. My service to the profession, both nationally and internationally, has provided infinite rewards and is probably the reason I have been willing to continue to give to the profession. What has been so rewarding was having 3 awards named after me – the Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award of the New York Physical Therapy Association, and the Marilyn Moffat Service Award of the North America/Caribbean Region World Confederation for Physical Therapy. In addition, during the 2021 APTA Centennital Celebration, the Marilyn Moffat Atrium was dedicated in the new APTA headquarters in recognition of my work for the Campaign for Future Generations Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Member Spotlight (Continued) Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor, Private Practice Owner

What is a typical day like for you? Early to rise, because if I don’t exercise before my day starts, it invariably doesn’t happen. So I am usually up around 5:45 and depending on whether I am in New York City or on Long Island, my activity varies. Since I have my office on Long Island, I have access to my treadmill and weights so will do aerobic and strength training that way when I am there. In the city, I have to rely on the city streets or 10 flights of stairs in my apartment and body weight exercises. Stretching and some balance will be done in both locations. In the city I normally will leave for my NYU office and will be there as long I must be to teach, lead the DPT program, see students, and attend meetings (I currently co-chair the School’s Council and Senate which occupies many hours of my time). COVID has also placed many challenges upon academicians and was so glad that NYU made the decision to return to full in person classes this past fall semester. When I am on Long Island, I see patients on Friday and Saturday and even sometimes on a Sunday. I try to catch up on mail, bills, and a few personal things on the weekend as well. I serve as a reader in church throughout the year and currently serve on my church’s Music Committee. I try very hard to be sure that I use evenings to catch up with family and/or friends for dinner to unwind and also I take advantage of many of the wonderful cultural aspects of New York City whenever possible (again this has been trying during COVID but I was fortunate to get to three different performances of the NY Philharmonic between November and December of 2021). If and when things finally begin to settle, I still have international teaching that was postponed because of COVID in both Israel and China that I will then fit into my life in a way that it does not interfere with my responsibilities here. Who is one of your role models and why? This is a difficult question for me, because there were people at varied times during my professional life who served as role models, including: two physical therapy faculty members while I was a student – Beth Addoms and Arthur Nelson; early career models – Lucy Blair and Charles Magistro; and international role models – Howard Rusk and Mildred Elson. And I must also mention, three people in my life who served as continued role models in that they provided me with the inspiration to pursue excellence in my professional career, with the drive to rise above mediocrity, and with the tenacity to stick with my goals even if the odds of achievement seemed small – my mum, my dad, and my husband. To all of these individuals I am ever indebted.

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Member Spotlight (Continued) Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor, Private Practice Owner

What’s the most important trend you see today? The trends impacting the profession include issues related to practice and education. Certainly the COVID pandemic has opened up new possibilities for providing physical therapy services, but we will have to be sure that the patient/client still remains the primary focus of our service delivery and that regardless of mode of delivery that the patient/client receives the absolute best services we can provide. The characteristics of patients/clients most likely to succeed in any model are not yet known, and research is needed in this area. We will have to use our clinical judgment to determine those patients who are best served by a hands on program, by a center-based program, or by a multidisciplinary program. Training of physical therapists must consider the skills necessary for potential emerging models, some of which will be delivered remotely, to be sure that expected outcomes will be achieved. The recent success on the Medicare proposed cuts does not mean that these proposals will not come back again. As the US economy is challenged with the massive Congressional spending, cuts or seeking other sources of revenue will in all likelihood occur, which may potentially place increasing stresses on physical therapists and their practices. The payment reform which had begun through APTA a couple of years ago needs to be looked at again. In addition, the continued proliferation of physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educational programs does not bode well for income levels for physical therapists. If supply continually exceeds demand, income will not increase. The studies by APTA and those purported by the government indicate that supply will continue to exceed demand through this decade and steps need to be taken by CAPTE and APTA to address the continual approval of new programs. This proliferation of programs also places stresses on programs seeking high quality clinical affiliations for their students. There are certainly other trends and areas of concern that hopefully will continue to be addressed by our professional association and those members who had dedicated their time to helping to address them.

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Member Spotlight (Continued) Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor, Private Practice Owner

What advice would you give APTA New York members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference? Get involved as early as you are able in your career. As a starting point, I always feel it is important to know the history of any organization deserving of your volunteer efforts. There are so many opportunities for service to your district and to APTA New York. Begin by attending meetings, by getting to know the leadership, by getting to know areas in need of volunteer expertise particularly those areas in which you have an interest, by offering to serve on a committee or to serve as a district delegate, and by eventually running for an office. Get to know your congressional representatives at both the state and federal levels so you can support the profession’s legislative efforts. Do community volunteer work that will let the citizens of your community know the value of physical therapy. Know that you as one person can make a difference in the profession and never underestimate what you might be able to do to influence our future. How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you’re involved with? I have always maintained that busy people always find time to do things that they want to do. In addition, my mum and dad instilled in me an incredible work ethic, but also the importance of giving back in whatever way one can, whether it be time or financial resources. And on top of that I am incredibly organized, otherwise many of these things that are part of my being would not be possible. Hence even to this day I continue to volunteer my time to APTA New York by serving as a delegate, to APTA during the past almost 2 years by Co-chairing the Campaign for Future Generations Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund Raising Committee, and to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research by being a member of the Board of Trustees and coordinating all of the efforts for their President’s Sustaing Fund. I also serve as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the World Rehabilitation Fund (and have served with them since 1998), I chair the Exercise Committee at my local club, and as I indicated before I serve my church in several capacities. What else would you like your fellow APTA New York Members to know about you? While physical therapy has been an incredibly important part of my life, my family and friends help me to balance life. In spite of all of the difficulties in New York City over the past almost 2 years, I still love what the city has to offer in the way of cultural opportunities, including the opera, the theater, the Philharmonic, and the vast array of museums, and I am so looking forward to open access to all of these opportunities. APTA New York | January/February, 2022

Member Spotlight Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA New York University Department of Physical Therapy - Full Professor, Private Practice Owner

I have been an inveterate traveler (a love instilled in me by my grandmother who took me on my first major train travelling in the US and also took me back to my Scottish roots and then through Europe when I was 11 years of age), and there are currently very few places in the world that I have yet to see. I still get back to visit family in Scotland on a regular basis and am hoping to finally feel comfortable getting on an international flight in the not too distant future. For this time in my life I have been animalless and truly miss the joy of having animals around. There were very few years in my life without them, but when I was elected President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy with an incredibly demanding 8 year period of time with international traveling all while continuning my New York activities, I felt it was not fair to have another animal in my life since I had never boarded an animal in a kennel and could not think about having one being alone all day while I was in the city. Thus, a portion of my life that I do miss. I am an avid reader and freely admit that a lot of my reading now is done through audio books. With this easy access to reading, I can read while I am walking to my office in the city or while on my treadmill on Long Island. My choice of reading varies from both fiction to nonfiction. On audio, I have just finished “The Code Breaker” by Walter Issacson about the Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues who discovered CRISPR, and prior to that I had finsihed a Daniel Silva novel. My current actual physical book is an older one, but one I hadn’t had a chance to read when it came out titled “The Iron Lady”, the story of Lady Margaret Thatcher. I am a bridge player and was so glad all during COVID, that Bridge Base Online offered the opportunity to continue playing. I play a very mediocre game of golf but still love to get out and enjoy the peace and quiet of the course. I try to practice what I preach in terms of lifestyle, but must admit I love good food. And with all of my traveling life, there is hardly an ethnic cuisine that I do not enjoy. My hope is that this small vignette will motivate you to consider serving your profession in whatever way fits with your lifestyle, because we are all stronger together and can accomplish so much more together.

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AWARDS COMMITTEE SEEKS NOMINATIONS Any Chapter member or district may submit nominations. It is important that all nominations be well supported with information about the nominees’ activities that indicate their appropriateness for the award.

in one of the following capacities: as a member of the Chapter Board of Directors, as a task force or committee Chairperson, or by committing time and resources to the Chapter and the profession.

To be considered valid, all nominations must be submitted on the official form by April 1, 2022. Multiple entries may be submitted.

5. Doreen Frank Legislative Award. The nominee shall have demonstrated consistent, outstanding participation in the legislative arena by promoting initiatives that preserve, protect and advance the practice of physical therapy in NYS.

The following is a list of descriptions of APTA New York awards: 1. Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes an APTA New York member who has made an outstanding contribution to physical therapy. The recipient will have demonstrated consistent service to the development of the physical therapy profession, beyond that which is inherent in being a member of the profession. This commitment of service is demonstrated by contributions to the profession in the following areas: 1. The profession of physical therapy in any of the following areas: a. Education. The recipient has fostered the development of quality learning experiences that promote sustaining and improving the physical therapy profession, including teaching in areas such as academic, in-service or continuing education; development and implementation of teaching methods; administration of a PT program. b. Clinical research. The recipient has initiated or participated in laboratory and/or clinical research that has promoted the development of the physical therapy profession and has published or disseminated the results of such research. c. Service. The recipient has demonstrated service to the profession in patient care, consultation, administration or education as a liaison to other health care organizations and/or committees. 2. The APTA or its components: The recipient has promoted the organization and its goals. 3. Community: The recipient has demonstrated involvement in organizations such as service organizations; local, state or federal government in an elected or voluntary capacity. 2. APTA New York Lifetime Service Award. The recipient shall have demonstrated a commitment to the profession of physical therapy by serving APTA New York: 1. Throughout their physical therapy career on an ongoing, consistent basis. 2. Through service primarily to the Chapter in any elected or appointed capacity but may also include District or National activities. 3. By providing contributions that are worthy of mention and which will be judged on the basis of results and not merely the duration or continuity of that service. 3 . Le s l i e J. Wo o d O u t s t a n d i n g S e r v i c e t o C h a p t e r Aw a rd. The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to the New York Chapter in promoting the organization and its goals. 4. Merit Award. The recipient will have made meritorious contributions

Chapter Award General Criteria: 1. Candidates must be members in good standing of the APTA and may be nominated by any member of the New York Chapter. However, candidates for the New York Chapter Appreciation Award need not be APTA members. 2. Nominations must be submitted on the official form found on the next page. 3. Unsupported nominations will not be considered. 4. A committee appointed by the Board of Directors will consider all nominations and choose recipients. 5. Recipients of the Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service, New York Chapter Appreciation, Tracy Sawyer Public Relations and Merit Awards will be notified two weeks prior to the Delegate Assembly to ensure their presence during the presentation of awards. 6. All awards will not necessarily be presented each year.

Activities shall include the following: a) attendance at Lobby Day b) interaction with legislators re: current legislative issues c) promotion of and participation in PAC activities d) involvement in legislative activities on a district and/or chapter level. 6. Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award. The recipient will have fostered public awareness of the profession of physical therapy through utilization of the media, community activities, special events or promotion of PT Month, etc. Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or schools, and must be substantiated by written information, photographs, brochures/printed materials or copies of articles, etc. Activities of Chapter committees are not eligible for consideration. 7. New York Chapter Appreciation Award. This award is not limited to physical therapists or APTA members. The individual will have fostered the ideas and/or ethics of physical therapy through service to the New York Chapter or the profession. 8. Outstanding Ser vice to District Award. The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to a district. 9. Leadership Development Award. Recipients of this award should exemplify the spirit of leadership development within the profession through, but not limited to, the following: a) Participation or promotion of mentor/protégée relationships; b) Participation or promotion of attendance at the Leadership Development Workshop, Delegate Assembly, Lobby Day or other association leadership activities; c) Creation and implementation of innovative ideas for developing leaders within the profession; c) Creation and implementation of methods to keep the spirit of leadership alive throughout the professional life cycle. The following outlines further specifications for this particular award: a) Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or academic programs; b) Nominees should be Chapter members; in the case of facilities or academic programs, the individual spearheading the effort should be a chapter member; c) Nominations must be substantiated by written information including data collected regarding numbers of individuals affected by the leadership efforts; d) Members of the Chapter Leadership Committee are not eligible for this award while in office. 10. PTA Excellence Award. This award recognizes a PTA who serves as a role model and inspiration to patients/clients, peers and students and strives to achieve optimal potential as a PTA. 11. Golden Goniometer Award. This award is given to an individual or district who creates and/or participates in activities that raises awareness of our profession through events that support: • Fall Prevention Awareness Day (Late September) • National PT Day of Service (Mid-October) • National Physical Therapy Month (October)

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Awards Nomination Form All portions of this form must be completed for the nomination to be valid. The form may be photocopied to accommodate multiple entries. Please send this form to the Chapter office: APTA New York/ 971 Albany Shaker Road / Latham, NY 12110 Attn: Awards Committee. • • • Deadline for submitting nominations: April 1, 2022. • • • Please print or type Nominee’s name: _____________________________________________________________________ District: _____________________________________________________________________________ Award:

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Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award APTA New York Lifetime Service Award Leslie J. Wood Outstanding Service to Chapter Award Merit Award Doreen Frank Legislative Award Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award New York Chapter Appreciation Award Outstanding Service to District Award (only one individual to be submitted by each district) Leadership Development Award PTA Excellence Award Golden Goniometer Award

Association activities: These include elected or appointed positions at the national, chapter and/or district levels, and involvement in committees, task forces, etc. Please provide as much information as possible, including dates. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How do the candidate’s contributions affect eligibility for the award? Please be specific. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ (For Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award only) Please describe activity in detail and submit materials as specified in award criteria: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Nominations submitted by: (individual, committee, board member, district)

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Member Spotlight Rosa Elena Torres-Panchame PT, DPT St. John’s University, Assistant Program Director/ Director of Clinical Educatio/Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

How Long have you been a member of APTA New York? I’ve been a member since 2001, which was the time I was a student beginning my entry-level degree. What do you enjoy most about APTA New York? I enjoy meeting and connecting with others, serving the membership, and being part of and learning about the processes that help create change in our profession. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are today. Like many other individuals, unexpected extraordinary opportunities and the courage to seize them are the background themes in the path that has led me to where I am today. I am one of six sister siblings, first-generation in mainland U.S. from parents who migrated from Puerto Rico in the 1950s. While my parents didn’t have much formal education, they instilled the value of education and hard work in hopes of a better life for their daughters. So, by the time it came to deciding to go to college, it was a no-brainer. Fortunately, I was awarded an undergraduate scholarship to attend Long Island University (LIU) in my hometown Brooklyn. Personally, and around the same time, my mother had been experiencing various orthopedic conditions that created pain and limited movement. Initially torn between a career in journalism and biological sciences, I decided on physical therapy to help others in similar situations as my mother, the goal being to empower them with the knowledge and understanding of their conditions to optimize the management of associated physical dysfunctions. After completing my BS/ MS in Physical Therapy degree from LIU Brooklyn, I immediately began to work at an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy clinic. Despite my comfortability with managing the patient population, I recognized the need to have more experience and understanding of the acute hospital paths my patients often experienced. Therefore, I embraced this reflection and took a position with NYU Medical Center/ Rusk Institute, where I rotated the next few years through their hospital outpatient, acute care, and acute rehab settings. It was an amazing experience that challenged and prepared me to be a more well-rounded physical therapist. While returning to LIU Brooklyn in the evenings to complete my transitional DPT degree, an opportunity opened at the University’s on-campus outpatient physical therapy clinic. I spent the next 11 years at LIU in various capacities as staff physical therapist and clinic director, then later employed within the academic program APTA New York | January/February, 2022

Member Spotlight (Continued) Rosa Elena Torres-Panchame PT, DPT St. John’s University, Assistant Program Director/ Director of Clinical Educatio/Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

as Director of Physical Therapy Admissions, full-time teaching faculty, and lastly, Director of Clinical Education. My passion for the profession extended from patient education to the education of student physical therapists and the support they need to become competent and caring future physical therapists. This passion led me to attend various educational workshops domestically and internationally and complete a certificate in essential skills in medical education through the Association for Medical Education in Europe. Concurrently, I began a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University, and presently, I’m in the dissertation phase. I am now in the Chapter of my life where I want to continue to grow, learn, and create within physical therapist education. So, naturally, I shook things up in my life, took a chance, and accepted a position to support the development of a new DPT Program at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, currently as the Assistant Program Director and Director of Clinical Education. While the many paths have been incredible thus far, even more so have been the peers and colleagues I’ve met along the way, who, in addition to my husband and family, are the real secret of any successful path I can claim. Through their support, capacity to connect and willingness to share, I learned from them, became a better person, and grew [and continue to grow] professionally. What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges? Since I started working at St. John’s University (SJU) in 2019, we have been in the development phase for the new DPT Program, which just recently attained Candidacy status this past November. The challenges lie in the frequent cognitive load from working and task switching across various programmatic planning components. Therefore, it can sometimes be quite exhausting and requires a lot of flexibility to stay focused on the larger vision, especially after a year or two without students. Students and their curiosity have always been a source of inspiration for me which I missed greatly during this time. I can best relate the rewarding aspects of my work to an old parable of the “Three Bricklayers.” While there are variations, generally, the story depicts the responses of 3 bricklayers when asked what they are doing. The first one replies, “I’m laying down the brick,” the second replies, “I’m building a wall,” and the third enthusiastically replies, “I’m building a beautiful cathedral.” I’m constantly recalibrating and aligning the tasks with the larger vision for our future students at St. John’s University, similar to the third bricklayer. But it does take some mental resilience. Thank goodness I have great colleagues with whom to laugh and find fun in most of these processes. While challenges exist, because naturally, they must, the most rewarding part of my work is collaborating with others at St. John’s University (PT program, administration, and interprofessional faculty) and learning from the development process of the program: creating, seeing it evolve, and envisioning the students who will benefit from it. 26

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What is a typical day like for you? Since the pandemic, I’ve been mostly working remotely. I typically start my day by listing the things I’m grateful for along with other intentions in a journal book I have. Then, I review my calendar, which often looks completely different by the end of the day as unexpected meetings get added. Generally, due to the developing nature of my work, I’m always on email, have virtual meetings (even when on campus at times), administrative work duties, outreach to clinical sites, and meetings for other scholarship and service-related activities. At the end of the day, I like to relax with my husband (Felix) and dog (Jasper) and watch international food shows or something fun to distract the mind. Who is one of your role models and why? This is a hard question because there are so many qualities I enjoy and admire in various individuals daily and across diverse contexts. However, if I had to choose one, it would be Supreme Court Justice Sonia Maria Sotomayor. She is a role model for me because, despite her humble beginnings (which started here in New York City), her resilience and hard work positioned her to be considered for one of the most challenging professions in this country. Out of 113 Supreme Court Justices, she is just one of four women and the first Hispanic ever to be appointed. Being a “first” or different is admirable and a hard place to be sometimes. Yet, she commits to the role with a lot of grace and humbleness, which resonates with me. What’s the most important trend you see today? Many important trends are happening in physical therapy. However, one trend that stands out to me since the pandemic is discussions on innovative ways to educate students using technology, both in the classroom and clinic. Because we were forced to move forward virtually last year, it seems like there is more acceptance across the education community to consider how we can apply the best of the “lessons learned” to what we do in traditional, non-hybrid, PT educational programs. What advice would you give APTA New York members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference? I would encourage new members to start getting involved by attending a district meeting, volunteering in an event, or even attending the Delegate Assembly (the highest decision-making body of the APTA at the state level). APTA New York | January/February, 2022

They can also reach out to their District’s Director, Chair, or Vice-Chair (or anyone on the district’s executive board for that matter) and email them to inquire about how to get involved. Contact information for the executive board members is available on the Chapter’s webpage under Districts. If members do not know their district or want to join a particular district, I believe they can reach out to the Chapter and inquire there as well. All are more than happy to provide any guidance needed for our fellow peers. The ability to engage in service at the professional level, observe and learn about processes, share your voice, and be part of a decision-making group for your profession is a powerful thing and a great learning experience. I’m still learning and have a way to go! The APTA New York community is a very friendly group, so new members or even long-standing members who haven’t been previously active will always be welcomed. I was one of them who had not been active initially. It wasn’t until a colleague, Peggy Lynam (before she was President of APTA New York), invited me to join a district meeting that I felt encouraged and welcomed to do so. So, if any new members are reading this or my experience resonates with you, I welcome you! I’m so grateful to have met so many colleagues within APTA New York, and many have become dear friends. Now that things are still somewhat virtual, it may be easier to connect without much travel, so take advantage! How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you’re involved with? I absolutely live by my calendar and to-do lists! I map everything out, whether it is scheduled meeting times or times I set aside to do independent work. It has been helpful for time management in making sure I have dedicated time to prepare, meet goals, and attend meetings, whether for work or service. Then, of course, there are times I may fall behind, but at least I have a structure and process in place to help get back on track. I currently serve as the Vice-Chair of the Greater NY District and am an appointed member of APTA New York’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. I also serve as a nominating committee member for the NYNJ Physical Therapy Clinical Education Consortium and ACAPT’s Clinical Reasoning Curricula and Assessment Consortium.

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Member Spotlight Rosa Elena Torres-Panchame PT, DPT St. John’s University, Assistant Program Director/ Director of Clinical Educatio/Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

What else would you like your fellow APTA New York Members to know about you I guess some fun things to share about myself outside the work/ professional realm is that I am happily married to my husband, Felix, and we recently celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. One of our marriage secrets is that we date each other weekly, whether it is going out for good food or watching a movie. We have a fur-pup that is five years old named Jasper, who is a Jack Russel and Rat Terrier mix. While I am a bit of a workaholic, I’m very family orientated, so I like to keep close connections with my mom, dad, sisters, nephews, in-laws, sisters/brothers-in-law, and good friends. And anyone who meets me knows that I can’t go a day without laughter… I truly believe that laughter is food for our souls, aside from love and acts of kindness. Please return to aabdulmatin@aptany.org along with your headshot photo.

The 2022-2024 Slate of Officers President Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT

Vice President Jeremy B. Crow, PT, DPT Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Speaker of the Assembly Genevieve B. Smith, PT, DPT

Nominating Committee Member Keri A. Gill-Smith, PT, DPT

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APTA New York

Call for Applications Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund (RDF) APTA New York invites applications for the 2022 Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund. The chapter will fund up to $10,000 for projects designed to facilitate clinical research in physical therapy. The fund is intended to provide a mechanism for investigators to collect pilot data to support the development of larger, more comprehensive research proposals. ____________________________________________________________________________

Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund Details ____________________________________________________________________________

The APTA New York Research Committee will review all applications based on the following guidelines: 1. Relevance of the study to physical therapy practice, research or education 2. Clear identification of how the pilot data will be used in a larger grant proposal 3. Research design and methodology 4. Organization and clarity of the application 5. Investigator’s readiness and likelihood of completing the project 6. Appropriateness of the budget request The committee will recommend recipients for the awards to the Board of Directors.

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Eligibility

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The principal investigator must be a member of the APTA, be licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of New York, and maintain an active New York State Education Department Registration. Pre-professional (entry-level) students are ineligible to apply. _____________________________________________________________________________

Application Deadline ______________________________________________________________________________

Applications for the Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund can be obtained from the Research Committee webpage on the APTA New York website at: (https://aptany.org/members/member_engagement/groups.aspx?code=Research) and must be returned electronically to the Chapter office by February 1, 2022 at midnight. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. To obtain further information about the application procedure, please contact a co-chair of the Research Committee (Andrew Ray: Andrew.Ray@RoswellPark.org, or Lisa Muratori: lisa.muratori@stonybrook.edu). 30

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2022 January/February APTA New York Newsletter

Articles inside

Member Spotlight: Marilyn Moffat PT, DPT, PhD, DSc (hon), FAPTA page

The Future of the PT Profession is Bright President's Letter page

Awards Descriptions and Nomination Form page

Member Spotlight: Rosa Elena Torres-Panchame PT, DPT page

RDF - Call for Applications page

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