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Clinical Educator Award

NECCE Clinical Educator of the Year Award

We acknowledge and honor physical therapists who demonstrate exemplary skills and commitment in educating our physical therapy students. Eligible individuals for the Clinical Educator of the Year Award include therapists who have been clinical instructors and/or site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs). Awardees are formally recognized each year at the Clinical Faculty Institute, receiving a certificate and honorarium to be used toward continued professional clinical development.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis; however, any submissions received after August 1st will be considered for the following year. Recipients will be notified in the month of August.

Who can be nominated? Clinical Instructors, and SCCEs.

Who can nominate? Clinical Instructors, SCCEs, Department Directors, Students

Questions? Contact Awards@necce.org

Past Winners

2024

Katelyn St. Peter, PT, DPT

Northern Light Health AR Gould Hospital

Presque Island, ME

2024

Monica McCardle, PT, DPT, OCS

Professional Physical Therapy

Arlington, MA

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    Is the Nominee an APTA member?

    Is the Nominee an APTA certified clinical instructor?

    Please complete your nomination with respect to the prompts below:

    1. How does this individual adhere to professional and ethical standards? Please give a brief description of any events or activities that you feel best describe how they have demonstrated this commitment.

    2. Describe the nominee’s teaching abilities. Consider their use of student feedback and evaluation.

    3. How has this individual fostered an inclusive learning environment? Comment on how they made you feel you belonged during your clinical experience.

    4. Describe the nominee’s ability to handle challenging situations in their clinical setting (i.e effective conflict management strategies).

    5. How does this individual provide mentorship and/or student support? Consider their use of unique or innovative approaches to foster your learning.

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