@ISPRM2023

IRF-CARF JOINT MEETING

June 3, 2023

Cartagena, Colombia

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The IRF/CARF Joint Meeting @ISPRM2023

Date: June 3, 2023 | Time: 8am - 6pm

Location: Barahona Hall 4, ISPRM Conference Center

Aiming to coordinate global action for breaking persistent barriers to building rehabilitation care in low-resource and rural settings, the International Rehabilitation Forum (IRF) and CARF have combined forces to host this unique meeting at the ISPRM 2023.

We ask passionate leaders from all stages of rehabilitation medicine career to join us for a full day "think tank", where the latest updates and breakthroughs in building sustainable rehabilitation medicine in lower-resource settings are discussed - with a vision to craft meaningful agenda going forward about bridging the global rehabilitation gap.

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PROGRAM

A full program will be announced close to the event.

The event agenda will include keynote lectures, short talks, featured CARF workshops, round table discussions, a social, and a book interview.

Key topics include,

  • The economic argument for rehabilitation at a personal, hospital, and government level
  • Strategies for local rehabilitation medicine experts to work within and without their systems
  • Building rehabilitation medicine training programs to create an expert workforce
  • Engaging and supporting the consumers to advocate for medical rehabilitation
  • The need for external catalysts to jump-start and support local programs
  • Research to enhance credibility and contribute to the gaps in low-resource research

Breakout Sessions will focus on:

  • Engaging all stakeholders in the creation of a viable business model for building rehab in the local community
  • Leveraging business and clinical practice standards to ensure quality and performance improvement in rehabilitation programs
  • Developing a training program with international support of experienced providers to provide in-country PRM education

Among the highlights of the day, you won't want to miss the compelling interview between Dr. John Melvin and Tom Haig on Tom's recently published memoir, Global Nomad.

IRF CARF agenda v1 (2)

Idea Depository Progress

REGISTRATION

As part of the ISPRM Pre-Congress Program, the registration will be available through official ISPRM announcement.

  • Registration Fees: This is a FREE event. However, to participate in the social dinner, please note that the cost of your food & beneverages will not be covered.
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Preliminary ISPRM Pre-Congress program

Meet the Speakers

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Terrence Carolan

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Miriam Chun

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Paul Clyde

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Andrew Haig

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Tom Haig

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Mary Elizabeth Nelson

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Abena Tannor

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Virginia S Wilson

Location

Catagena de Indias Convention Center
Cartagena, Colombia

Thank you to our Corporate Partners

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