MTF Call for Poster Abstracts and Student Case Report Contest

05/02/2017

Call for Poster Abstracts
The MTF is currently looking for research posters that will be presented during the 2017 AMTA Convention in Pasadena, California. These poster sessions are a showcase of research about massage, education, and community service projects.

Posters should include research findings, diagrams, photographs, and charts. The submission deadline is May 17, 2017. This is open to massage therapy practitioners and students as well as researchers who are interested in sharing their research findings about the benefits of massage therapy.

Learn more here.

2017 Student Case Report Contest
Writing a case report helps develop communication skills, critical thinking skills, and could contribute to future research and clinical practice. The MTF Student Case Report Contest is an excellent way for students to showcase their work as the Gold Winner gets to present at the 2017 AMTA National Convention.

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2017

Find out more.

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