Thursday, October 18, 2007

Search for Outstanding UERM CPT Alumni Award now open


OUTSTANDING UERM CPT ALUMNI AWARD

1.Call For Nomination

The UERM College of Physical Therapy is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award. This award recognizes the excellence and achievement of our former students both in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and in their service to the community.

2.General Requirements for Nomination

a.3 copies of duly accomplished nomination forms.
b.Proof of outstanding achievements
copy of certificates, plaque, citation, published articles , awards or recognition
c.updated curriculum vitae
d.3 2”X2” colored photo attached to each nomination forms

3.Awards Criteria
a.Professional Leadership
academe, physical therapy facilities
b.Outstanding Contributions to the Community
civic, philantrophic, public service
c.Outstanding Achievement in the fieldof physical therapy
research, scholarly activities
d.Positive Influence in thegrowth and development of UERM- CPT
volunteering time and talent for advancing the mission-vision of CPT.
e.Moral Integrity
no pending case or conviction ( administrative, civil or criminal case)
f.Able to accept the award in person
g.Not a current member of the faculty or staff of UERM-CPT.

4.Selection Process
a.The Committee on Awards is primarily responsible for the facilitation of nomination and selection process.
b.After the call for nomination, the Committee on awards will collate and summarize all nomination papers of all nominees.
c.The Committee will be responsible for the verification of supporting documents and other information relevant to the qualification of the nominees. If necessary, the committee will confer with key referees and informants concerning the nominees’ records and other qualifications.
d.The members of the committee will meet en banc for the selection of awardees.
5.Alumni Awards includes:
a.Community Service Award
An alumnus that has made tremendous impact in his/her advocacy to assist or provide allied health services in the community.

b.Outstanding Alumni in the Field of the Academe
An alumnus involved in the field of education, locally and abroad and was able to contribute in the advancement of physical therapy as a course.

c.Professional Advancement Award
An alumnus that underwent additional certifications, courses or degrees and contributed directly or indirectly in the improvement of physical therapy as a profession.

d.Outstanding Alumni in the Field of Research
An alumnus that completed a research related to the practice of physical therapy that has received citations, recognitions or awards locally or abroad.

e.Outstanding Alumni in the Clinical Practice
An alumnus that has been recognized as the epitome of an ideal physical therapist in clinical practice.

f.Most Outstanding Batch Award
A batch that has showed great concern and has given significant financial contributions in the continuing improvement of the college

g.Outstanding Alumni Award (“The Juan” Award)
The highest recognition and award given to the alumnus that has pursued the mission and vision of the UERMMMC College of Physical Therapy and performed exceptionally in practice of physical therapy as a profession.