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May 2015 From the Secretary General Like the change in calendar year, when we nostalgically reflect on the past year and set resolutions for the year ahead, WCPT's General Meeting marks an end and a beginning.
It is a time to reflect on the past and recognise all that has been accomplished in support of the profession internationally. It also marks the beginning of a new phase when together we commit to the future with enthusiasm, ready for new ideas and opportunities.
In this first e-update since the GM, I want to acknowledge and thank Marilyn Moffat for her eight years as President, and the outgoing members of the Executive Committee. I also warmly welcome Emma Stokes, the newly elected President, and members of the new Executive Board. Follow the links in this issue of e-update to learn more about the GM and congress in Singapore and follow the President's blog for Emma's thoughts and reflections on the work of WCPT.
Kind regards,
Brenda J MyersIf you would like to use all or part of this e-letter for your own newsletters/websites then please feel free. We need your assistance to reach the profession around the world, so please send this e-update to your members.
WCPT's new President and Vice President
Emma Stokes was elected the new WCPT President at WCPT's General Meeting last month, with Margot Skinner as Vice President.
Read the full press release at: bit.ly/1FnFD4d
Watch the video interview with Emma Stokes at: bit.ly/1AllVHk
Also appointed were regional members of WCPT's new Executive Board:
Esther Munalula Nkandu, Africa Region
Melissa Locke, Asia Western Pacific Region
John Xerri de Caro, European Region
Stacy de Gale, North America Caribbean Region
Gabriela Mallma, South America RegionNew infographics published
WCPT has launched a series of infographics profiling the profession globally. Using data collected from WCPT's member organisations, they provide information on professional regulation, practice, education and professional interest groups, as well as numbers of physical therapists.
Read more and download the infographics at: www.wcpt.org/news/Infographics-profile-profession-May15
Location for WCPT Congress 2017 announced
The location for the next WCPT Congress in 2017 will be Cape Town, South Africa. The announcement was made at the close of the WCPT Congress in Singapore.
This will be the first time a WCPT Congress has been held in the Africa Region. It will take place on 1st-4th July 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Further information will be added to the congress section of the WCPT website shortly.
Art and health competition finalists
The winners and runners-up of WCPT's art and health competition were exhibited at the WCPT Congress in Singapore. The finalists, selected from over 100 entries, were chosen for their artistic interpretations of the competition theme "fulfilling potential".
The overall winner of the competition was a series of sculptures titled "Man gets back up" by Greta Rosa, a physical therapist from Italy. The sculptures show how physical therapy encourages independence, both physical and psychological, after an illness or accident.
The finalists may be viewed on the WCPT website at: www.wcpt.org/arthealth2015
World Physical Therapy Day 2015
Key events from congress
Whether or not you were able to attend WCPT's congress in Singapore earlier this month, you can access news articles highlighting key events at www.wcpt.org/congress/articles.
Abstracts from all presentations, as well as poster presentations and PowerPoints from some symposia and platform sessions will be available on the WCPT website shortly.
WCPT Congress 2017: final call for members of the ISC
The WCPT Executive Committee is seeking applications for membership on the International Scientific Committee (ISC) which will organise the programme for the WCPT Congress 2017. The closing date for applications is 30th May 2015. Details can be found at: bit.ly/1HqC2DZ
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Esther Bright ebright@wcpt.org.
NCD Alliance annual report published
The NCD Alliance has announced the launch of its Annual Report 2014-2015. The report offers a snapshot of the activities and achievements of the NCD Alliance and its network of federations, organisations and supporters over the last year. bit.ly/1EXxVu8
Access WCPT's NCDs resources for physical therapists at: www.wcpt.org/node/100043
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WCPT E-Update - May 2015
