Early Career Development Course
Meeting Your Career Expectations:
Aligning Multiple Definitions of Success with a Career in Rehabilitation Medicine
WHEN
27 OCT 2025
WHERE
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60605
OVERVIEW
This one-day workshop is a perennial favorite at the ACRM Annual FALL Conference & EXPO. Held immediately before the start of the CORE Conference this course offers:
- Interactive discussions with mentors who care about your career growth.
- Didactic presentations and small group discussions tailored to early career development.
- Tips on career advancement, grant writing, and research funding.
- Networking opportunities with ACRM leadership and Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIGs).
Course developed by: ACRM Career Development Networking Group (CD-NG)
Learn more and get involved: ACRM.org/cdng
Key Features:
- One-on-one mentoring and small group sessions with experienced professionals.
- Valuable advice tailored for academic, clinical, and industry settings.
- ACRM Welcome Networking: Meet leadership, network with peers, and explore EXPO opportunities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Gather essential information to determine how to navigate and build a career in rehabilitation that is clinically based, research based, or a mix of both
- Identify at least three techniques to be able to be more effective and productive in preparing grant submissions.
- Identify methods to highlight strengths and identify areas for professional development.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Early career researchers, clinician scientists, and clinicians interested in starting a research agenda will find the course especially beneficial.
- Attendees range from graduate students nearing the completion of their degree, to postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty.
- The course program changes annually, enabling attendees to enjoy a unique and informative experience year after year.
WHY ATTEND
- Connect with seasoned professionals and potential mentors.
- Get career guidance and actionable advice.
- Gain insights into career pathways, funding opportunities, and research.
- A career-lifting experience included in the WORLD PASS.
- Register early — limited seats available: ACRM.org/worldpass.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Exclusive in-person access to the course.
- Networking opportunities with mentors, employers, and collaborators.
- We are in the process of applying for continuing education (CE) credits for this activity. Approval is currently pending, and updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
- Opportunity to interact and Q&A with presenters
- Access to the presentation slides
- Access to the Early Career & First-Time Attendee Welcome to ACRM
- Access to the ACRM EXPO Welcome Reception
- Non-member registration includes a 6-month introductory membership to ACRM
ACRM WELCOME & NETWORKING
The course will conclude with an introduction to ACRM leadership and chairs of the many interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIGs) and networking groups (NGs).
This is a valuable networking opportunity and a place to learn about the work of ACRM and how to get involved. Then adjourn to the EXPO hall for more networking fun and a cash bar reception.
ACRM would love the opportunity to get you in touch with one of our Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIG’s) or Networking Groups (NG’s). MORE >>
ACRM Career Development Networking Group
The ACRM Career Development Networking Group (CD-NG) sponsors this full-day program consisting of didactic presentations, panel discussion networking opportunities, and small group discussion focused on early career development.
Don’t miss this course for valuable tips on career advancement, various career pathways, grant writing, research funding and more.
REGISTER
Pricing starting at $239
- This course is INCLUDED in the WORLD-PASS for tremendous value.
- See all rates and registration info here >>
- Registration includes CME/CEU processing.
- View all rates here >>
*Although significant changes are not anticipated, the schedules, sessions, and presenters posted on this website are subject to change.