| John
L. "Jack" Echternach Research Award (formerly
the VPTA Research Award) was renamed in honor of John L. Echternach,
PT, EdD, ECS, FAPTA, reflecting more than 30 years of honorable
service to the APTA . The VPTA Resolution of April 25, 1998
describes Dr. Echternach as possessing insight, wisdom and
vision. It acknowledges his role as an exemplary educator,
mentor and role model for countless students of physical therapy.
As a leader in the professional association, Dr. Echternach
has contributed immensely in the area of ongoing academic
and clinical research, presenting findings in both local and
national forums. He has been an acknowledged advocate for
the development of a professional body of poignant literature
and research. The APTA has recognized him nationally through
the receipt of various awards, including the Catherine Worthingham
Fellows membership, and the Golden Pen Award for research
and literary contributions to PHYSICAL THERAPY. It was therefore
deemed fitting and appropriate that our VPTA Research Award
be renamed in recognition of Dr. Echternach. |
| Purpose: |
To
promote and/or encourage research in physical therapy in the
State of Virginia. The types of research to be fostered include,
but are not limited to, basic administrative or delivery-system
research. |
| Categories: |
- Best
Paper by an Entry-level Student Presenter
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Best Paper by a Graduate Student Presenter
- Best
Faculty Paper
- Best
Clinician Research Paper by a VPTA Member
Each platform presentation is limited
to 15 minutes. Each poster presentation will be on display
for several hours. The presenter will be present at
the poster for one hour during that time.
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Selection
Process: |
1.
There is a proctor for each of the three concurrent presentations
held during the Annual Chapter Meeting. A Research committee
member (or a designated qualified VPTA member) serves as
proctor for a particular category.
2. Each
proctor fills out a standardized rating form during the
presentation. (The form is located under the Research Committee
section of this manual.)
3. At
the end of the presentations, the proctors meet along with
the Research committee chair, who heads the discussion,
to discuss the presentations using the completed forms as
the basis for their discussion.
4. A
plaque is presented for the best in each category at the
Annual Chapter Meeting banquet. Certificates are awarded
to all presenters.
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| General
Submission Requirements: |
Please
see this form
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Request
more info here:
Michael Krackow, PTA, PhD, ATC
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