Excellence in Geriatric Research Award

Excellence in Geriatric Research Award

Organization: APTA Geriatrics (Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy)

Purpose: Seeks to recognize one outstanding researcher who has contributed to science and has been published in a peer-reviewed journal in the field of geriatrics and/or gerontology.

Award Focus: Recognizes research conducted by a physical therapist and relevant to geriatric physical therapy research. The researcher is recognized for the perceived impact of the published report on:

Eligibility Requirements

• Current Membership: Must be a current member of APTA Geriatrics
• Author Status: Individual nominated must be a physical therapist who has been the author (or coauthor) of a paper dealing with clinical geriatric physical therapy research
• Publication Requirement: The paper must have been published in a recognized, peer-reviewed journal, such as:
- Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy - Journal of American Geriatric Society - Journal of Gerontology - Other recognized peer-reviewed journals
• Co-authorship Note: If several physical therapists are coauthors, the first named author is the individual eligible for the award

Contact Information

• Phone: 866-586-8247
• Address: 7780 Elmwood Ave, Ste 130, Middleton, WI 53562
• Email: geriatrics@aptageriatrics.org