ACRM Leadership Development Course
This didactic presentation & hands-on workshop is designed for anyone at any career level. Meaningful leadership requires people who can influence others toward a common mission and goal.
WHEN
27 OCT 2025
WHERE
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60605
The field of rehabilitation is at a critical point, requiring strong leadership to substantiate and promote its role in facilitating recovery and health in people with disability.
OVERVIEW
The ACRM Leadership Development Course is an annual event designed to develop leadership skills in rehabilitation, healthcare, and research professionals. Held before the ACRM Annual Conference, this evolving course includes expert speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Benefits:
- Interactive sessions with mentors and leaders.
- Joint networking with the Early Career Development Course.
- Valuable insights into leadership, team building, and wellness.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the need for strong leadership to advance rehabilitation medicine
- Identify their leadership strengths and define their leadership style
- Begin to identify ways to use their style to influence change and innovation in rehabilitation medicine and research
- Describe ways to leverage their leadership style for more effective communication with diverse partners, collaborators, employees, and stakeholders
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- All healthcare providers, researchers, administrators and clinicians who are eager to enhance their communications and leadership skills.
- All levels from early career through mid-career and beyond.
- The course program changes annually, enabling attendees to enjoy a unique and informative experience year after year.
- We would love to see your there. And bring a colleague.
WHY ATTEND?
- Connect with seasoned professionals and potential mentors.
- Find answers and advice to guide your career decisions.
- Meet your new mentors.
- Turbo-charge your career here.
- Find answers to your burning questions.
- 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.
- Find your career direction.
- “The best advice you’ve not yet heard.”
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 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.
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*Although significant changes are not anticipated, the schedules, sessions, and presenters posted on this website are subject to change.