| Paper of the Year Award | The award recipient will be invited to speak on the topic of their paper at the CAPM&R Annual Meeting. |
|---|---|
| The Resident Essay Contest | $200, a certificate, airfare & accommodation for one to the upcoming CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting to present during the upcoming year’s Scientific Program. .
An abstract of the winning submission will be published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R). THE FULL PAPER AND ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBMISSION. |
| The Medical Student Essay Contest | $500 and a certificate.
An abstract of the winning submission will be published in the AJPM&R. THE FULL PAPER AND ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBMISSION. |
| The Resident Research Contest | $200, a certificate, airfare & accommodation to present during the upcoming CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting.
An abstract of the winning submission will be published in the AJPM&R. THE FULL PAPER AND ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBMISSION. |
| The Medical Student Research Contest | $500 and a certificate.
An abstract of the winning submission will be published in the AJPM&R. THE FULL PAPER AND ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBMISSION. |
| Resident Quality Improvement Award | $200.00 and a certificate. (The cash prize can be divided amongst the recipients if there are multiple resident authors).
An abstract of the winning submission will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the AJPM&R. THE FULL PAPER AND ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBMISSION. |
For more information, contact : info@capmr.ca
Award Details
Paper of the Year Award
Criteria:
- The author must be a CAPM&R member; open to medical students, residents, fellows, or faculty.
- The paper must have been published in the calendar year preceding the CAPM&R meeting.
- Author must sign the following disclaimer:
I am the principal investigator/author/contributor to this paper
. - If the applicant is not the principal investigator/author/contributor, a signed letter stating participation must be submitted for consideration.
- Only one submission per author.
- To qualify, the paper must have been published in a peer-reviewed Journal.
- Content of the paper can be original research, reviews, meta-analysis or other publications.
- The winner of the
Paper of the Year
Award will be expected to speak on the topic of their paper at the CAPM&R Annual Meeting or Virtual Annual General Meeting. - The winner of the
Paper of the Year
Award will not be considered for the other awards for work on a related topic. - Prize need not to be awarded.
- Submit with the call for abstracts via Scholastica.
How to apply:
Review process:
- The chair of the Research Committee will select 3-5 reviewers among, but not limited to, Research Committee of the CAPM&R, CAPM&R members at-large.
- The reviewers will rank the papers submitted to the chair of the Research Committee.
- The paper with the highest average rating is the winner.
- The reviewers will not rank papers in which they have a conflict of interest.
Award Recipients
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Title of Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (Tied) | Mark | Campbell | Flexion contracture is a risk factor for knee osteoarthritis incidence, progression and early arthroplasty: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative |
| Julio | Furlan | Age as a determinant of inflammatory response and survival of glia and axons after human traumatic spinal cord injury | |
| 2020 (Tied) | Jamie | Fleet | Risk of rhabdomyolysis with donepezil compared to rivastigmine or galantamine: A population-based cohort study |
| Sean | Dukelow | Comparing CST Lesion Metrics as Biomarkers for Recovery of Motor and Proprioceptive Impairments after Stroke | |
| 2019 | Jacqueline | Hebert | Restoring Movement Sensation To Improve Motor Control Of Prosthetic Hands |
| 2018 | Meiqi | Guo | Medical Safety Huddles In Rehabilitation - A Novel Patient Safety Strategy |
| 2017 | Mark | Campbell | Mesenchymal Stem Cell Alterations In Bone Marrow Lesions In Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis |
| 2016 | Sean | Dukelow | Examining Difference In Patterns Of Sensory And Motor Recovery After Stroke With Robotics |
| 2015 | Eldon | Loh | Cadaveric Study Of Sacroiliac Joint Innervation: Implications For Diagnostic Blocks And Radiofrequency Ablation |
| 2014 | Robert | Teasell | Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation In Ontario: Are Dedicated Units Better? |
| 2013 | Robert | Teasell | Time To Rethink Long-Term Rehabilitation Management Of Stroke Patients |
| 2012 | Deanna | Quon | A Qualitative Study Of Factors Influencing The Decision To Have An Elective Amputation |
| 2011 | -- | ||
| 2010 | Ming | Chan | Brief Post-Surgical Electrical Stimulation Accelerates Axon Regeneration And Muscle Reinnervation Without Affecting The Functional Measures In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients |
| 2009 | Joy | Wee | Comparing Consequences Of Right And Left Unilateral Neglect In A Stroke Rehabilitation Population |
| 2008 | Robert | Teasell | Specialized Stroke Services: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Three Models Of Care |
| 2007 | Ming | Chan | |
| 2006 | -- | ||
| 2005 | -- | ||
| 2004 | Guy | Trudel | Measurement Of Articular Cartilage Surface Irregularity In Rat Knee Contracture |
Resident Research Contest
Awards a cash prize of $200.00, a commemorative plaque, airfare for one and three nights single accommodation at the site of the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting, allowance for meals on travel days. An abstract of the winning paper will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R). The winner will be invited to present the paper at the meeting's scientific session. Any resident enrolled in a Canadian residency program, and fellow-in-training, in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the time of the contest deadline can apply.
Criteria:
- An original investigative work in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation done by residents/fellows will be eligible. In the case of published works or works submitted for publication, the resident must be the primary author or major investigator. A major investigator is expected to design and write up the project. This includes the literature search and construction of the project.
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the AJPM&R, authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication. All submissions should be approved by the research or program director of that resident. In some cases, a letter may be requested from the research or program director stating that the resident has done the major amount of the work.
Requirements for Submission of a Research Contest Paper
- The Paper
- Not to exceed 4000 words (excluding abstract and references). The manuscript may include an unlimited number of tables or figures. However, the allowable word count will be reduced by 400 words for each table or figure included. For example the allowable word count for a manuscript with two figures will be 3200 words. Original research, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews will be considered in the research contest. Case reports and other narrative reviews should be submitted to the CAPM&R Research Contest.
- Abstract
- Include an abstract of no more than 200 words.
- Language
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication.
- Figures
- Each figure should be presented on a separate page with a legend. Figures are to be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Figures are to be presented in the manuscript following the references. Do not include figures in the body of the manuscript.
- Tables
- Type each table on a separate page with a title. Tables should be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Tables should be presented at the end of the manuscript, following the references and figures. Do not include tables in the body of the manuscript.
- References
- Number references consecutively in the order which they are first mentioned in the text of the manuscript. Please use AMA (Vancouver) style for all citations.This is also the format of references used by the AJPMR.
- Deadline for Submissions
- See Abstract Submission Guidelines
How to apply:
Award Recipients
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Paper Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Alexander | Gasser | The impact of the CGRP receptor antagonist erenumab on quality of life for episodic migraine: A systematic review |
| 2020 | Jason | Liang | Peripheral neuropathies in the lower extremities of individuals with spinal cord injury or disease: A retrospective case series |
| 2019 | Beatrice | Deschenes St-Pierre | Mesenchymal Stem Cells Injection As A Therapy In A Rat Model Of Collagenase-Induced Tendinopathy |
| 2018 | Alison | Anton | Validity Of The Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (Champ) In A Heterogenous Civilian Population Of Men And Women With Lower Extremity Amputations |
| 2017 | Ida | Cavaliere | Optimizing Processes For Reporting Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatientsã‚‚¬Â„¢ Driving Status At Toronto Rehabilitation Institute: A Lean Quality Improvement Project |
| 2016 | Arezoo | Azadi | The Efficacy Of Botulinum Toxin Type A In The Treatment Of Allodynic-Type Neuropathic Pain In People With Spinal Cord Injury |
| 2015 | Heather | MacKenzie | Screening adherence for depression post stroke: evaluation of outpatients, a London experience(sad people) |
| 2014 | Lauren | Reid | Going places: does the two - minute walk test predict the six - minute walk test in lower extremity amputees? |
| 2013 | -- | ||
| 2012 | Mark | Campbell | Gene Expression in Patients With Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: Comparing Those With to Those Without Contracture |
| 2011 | -- | ||
| 2010 | Alexander | Lo | Predictive Value of the AlphaFIM Instrument for Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| 2009 | -- | ||
| 2008 | Scott | Weibe | Using modified rankin scores to evaluate stroke rehabilitation: a functional independence measure derivation |
| 2007 | Ryan | Skrabek | A Randomized Double - Blind Placebo Controlled Trial Assessing the Effect of the Oral Cannabinoid Nabilone on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia |
| 2006 | Nasim | Amirjani | Randomized Controlled Trial of Post Surgical Electrical Stimulation to Promote Nerve Regeneration in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| 2005 | Corrie | Graboski | Botulinum Toxin A versus Bupivicaine Trigger Point Injections for the Treatment of Myofascial pain Syndrome: A randomised double blind crossover study |
| 2004 | Nancy | Dudek | Dermatological Conditions Associated With Use of a Lower Extremity Prosthesis Running Head: Dermatological Conditions in Amputees |
| 2003 | Russell | O'Connor | National Survey of Canadian Physiatrists 2: Continuing Professional Development, Perceived Usefulness, and Learning Needs |
| 2002 | Ben | Meikle | Interruptions to Amputee Rehabilitation |
| 2001 | Noorshina | Virani | Using EMG Guidance to Localize Compartment Pressures in the Lower Leg |
| 2000 | Martin | Lamontagne | Évaluation du comportement des disques intervertébraux lombaires en position assise à la résonance magnétique à champs ouverts (IRMCO) chez les patients avec lombalgie chronique |
| 2000 | Timothy | Doherty | Decomposition - based Quantitative Electromyography(DQEMG): Methods and Preliminary Normative Data |
| 1999 | Colleen | O'Connell | Access and Impact of Amputation Rehabilitation in Mozambique |
| 1998 | Carmen | Tuchak | Quadriceps Muscle Oxygenation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury During Incremental Exercise Using Functional Electrical Stimulation |
| 1997 | Marshall | Stitz | The Accuracy of Blind versus Fluorscopically Guided Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections |
| 1996 | Mark | Crossman | Non-Neurological Hand Pain Versus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Do Psychological Measures Differ? |
| 1995 | Mark | Crossman | Factors Influencing Medical Students in the Selection of a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| 1994 | Shawn | Marshall | Determination of Attentional Deficits for Stroke Patients in a Dual Visual Task Experiment |
| 1993 | Thomas | Miller | A Comparative Study of Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome |
Resident Essay Contest
Awards a cash prize of $200, a commemorative plaque, airfare for one, three nights single accommodation at the site of the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting, an allowance for meals on travel days. An abstract of the winning essay will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the AJPM&R. The winner will be invited to present the paper (15 minute presentation) durign the Annual Scientific Meeting or Virtual Annual General Meeting. Any resident enrolled in a Canadian residency program and fellows-in-training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the time of the essay deadline can apply.
Criteria:
- Essay should review a topic relevant to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Submission will be graded according to content, originality, thoroughness of the literature review, style and organization.
- Essay submitted in either of Canada's official languages,
Requirements for Submission of an Essay
- The Essay/Review
- Not to exceed 4000 words (excluding abstract and references). The manuscript may include an unlimited number of tables or figures. However, the allowable word count will be reduced by 400 words for each table or figure included. For example the allowable word count for a manuscript with two figures will be 3200 words. Case reports will be considered in the essay contest. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews should be submitted to the CAPM&R Research Contest.
- Abstract
- Include an abstract of no more than 200 words.
- Language
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication.
- Figures
- Each figure should be presented on a separate page with a legend. Figures are to be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Figures are to be presented in the manuscript following the references. Do not include figures in the body of the manuscript.
- Tables
- Type each table on a separate page with a title. Tables should be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Tables should be presented at the end of the manuscript, following the references and figures. Do not include tables in the body of the manuscript.
- References
- Number references consecutively in the order which they are first mentioned in the text of the manuscript. Please use AMA (Vancouver) style for all citations.This is also the format of references used by the AJPMR.
- Deadline for Submissions
Guideline for Scoring of Resident/Medical Student Essays
- Content (20%)
- Reviews major and relevant articles for topic
- Current
- Accurate
- Thorough; sufficient detail to understand issues being discussed
- Articles included because they contribute to the discussion
- Organization (15%)
- Title reflects content of paper
- Presence of an abstract and summary
- Abstract is reflective of the paper; not simply a repeat of the introduction
- Introduction includes statement of what will be covered in the essay
- Sections follow each other in a logical order with use of headings and sub-headings
- Critical review (30%)
- Critique of methodology used in studies cited
- Assess quality of study and compares to population of interest
- Presents differing views; compares and contrasts
- Style (20%)
- Formal scientific writing style
- Easy to read and follow line of thought: Uses plain English, good sentence length, and good use of paragraphs
- Avoids unnecessary jargon
- Literature Review(15%)
- Thorough and pertinent
- Synthesis of data presented
- Clear recommendations with clinical and/or research implications; outlines bottom line conclusions - what should do in practice
- Conclusions are based on critique
- If expresses a personal opinion clearly states it as such.
How to apply:
PLEASE NOTE: Contest and Abstract submissions are reviewed separately. Non-winning contest submissions are not automatically accepted for poster presentation at the conference. Separate abstract submissions are required to be considered for poster presentation. Plagiarism Policy 
Award Recipients
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Paper Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ronelle | Calver | Sexual activity after total hip arthroplasty: What should we tell our patients? |
| 2020 | Paul | Adamiak | Mobility after spinal cord injury: A narrative review of mobility device prescription patterns and novel mobility assistance technologies. |
| 2019 | Jacqui | Stone | Physiatry At A Crossroads: New Frontiers In The Age Of Regenerative Medicine |
| 2018 | Janine N. | Reid | Perspectives Of Indigenous Peoples In Canada On Medical Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review |
| 2017 | Alexander | Whelan | Post-Concussion Syndrome: Pathophysiology And Treatment |
| 2016 | Adam | Kassam | What's In A Name? A Historical And Geographical Perspective On Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Nomenclature, And Why It Matters |
| 2015 | Pamela | Joseph | Impact of pre-surgical exercise on pre- and post-bariatric surgery outcomes in patients with obesity |
| 2014 | Michael | Berger | Sympathetic skin responses and autonomic dysfunction in spinal cord injury |
| 2013 | -- | ||
| 2012 | Jordan | Raugust | Does Barefoot Running Reduce the Likelihood of Chronic Injury in Runners? A Discussion of Biomechanical Principles |
| 2011 | -- | ||
| 2010 | -- | ||
| 2009 | -- | ||
| 2008 | Gaurav | Gupta | The slap map: how to diagnose superior labral anterior posterior (slap) lesions |
| 2007 | Anita | Fan | Review of Special Tests For Knee Meniscal Injuries |
| 2006 | Corrie | Graboski | Exercise Prescription During Pregnancy |
| 2005 | Michael | Payne | Rehabilitation Following Space Flight |
| 2004 | David | Flaschner | Pharmacotherapy for Prophylaxis of Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification |
| 2003 | David | Flaschner | Botulinum Toxin A for Focal Hand Dystonia: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Controlled Literature. |
| 2002 | Heather | Finlayson | Implications of Cardiac Disease for Aerobic Training in Stroke Rehabilitation |
| 2001 | Dihren | Naidu | Thermoregulation in Spinal Cord Injury |
| 2000 | Jennifer | Yao | Perspectives on Medical Marijuana in Rehabilitation |
| 1999 | Ed | Hanada | Autonomic Dysreflexia in the Pregnant Patient with Spinal Cord Injury |
| 1998 | Jeff | Blackmer | Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Medicine |
| 1997 | Cathy | Craven | Osteoporosis in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: an Emerging Clinical Challenge |
| 1996 | Jeff | Blackmer | Orthostatic Hypotension in Spinal Cord Injured Patients |
| 1995 | Lalith | Satkunam | Understanding and Managing Adult Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in a Rehabilitation Setting |
| 1994 | -- | ||
| 1993 | Shawn | Marshall | The Neglect Syndrome in Stroke |
| 1992 | Meridith | Marks |
Medical Student Essay Contest
Awards a cash prize of $500.00 and a commemorative certificate. An abstract of the winning essay will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R). Any medical student enrolled in a Canadian Medical School at the time of the essay deadline can apply.
Criteria:
The essay should review a topic relevant to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The submission will be graded according to content, originality, thoroughness of the literature review, style and organization. The essay should not exceed 4,000 words and will be accepted in either of Canada's official languages.
Requirements for Submission of an Essay
- The Essay/Review
- Not to exceed 4000 words (excluding abstract and references). The manuscript may include an unlimited number of tables or figures. However, the allowable word count will be reduced by 400 words for each table or figure included. For example the allowable word count for a manuscript with two figures will be 3200 words. Case reports will be considered in the essay contest. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews should be submitted to the CAPM&R Research Contest.
- Abstract
- Include an abstract of no more than 200 words.
- Language
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R), authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication.
- Figures
- Each figure should be presented on a separate page with a legend. Figures are to be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Figures are to be presented in the manuscript following the references. Do not include figures in the body of the manuscript.
- Tables
- Type each table on a separate page with a title. Tables should be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Tables should be presented at the end of the manuscript, following the references and figures. Do not include tables in the body of the manuscript.
- References
- Number references consecutively in the order which they are first mentioned in the text of the manuscript. Please use AMA (Vancouver) style for all citations.This is also the format of references used by the AJPMR.
- Deadline for Submissions
Guideline for Scoring of Resident/Medical Student Essays
- Content (20%)
- Reviews major and relevant articles for topic
- Current
- Accurate
- Thorough; sufficient detail to understand issues being discussed
- Articles included because they contribute to the discussion
- Organization (15%)
- Title reflects content of paper
- Presence of an abstract and summary
- Abstract is reflective of the paper; not simply a repeat of the introduction
- Introduction includes statement of what will be covered in the essay
- Sections follow each other in a logical order with use of headings and sub-headings
- Critical review (30%)
- Critique of methodology used in studies cited
- Assess quality of study and compares to population of interest
- Presents differing views; compares and contrasts
- Style (20%)
- Formal scientific writing style
- Easy to read and follow line of thought: Uses plain English, good sentence length, and good use of paragraphs
- Avoids unnecessary jargon
- Literature Review(15%)
- Thorough and pertinent
- Synthesis of data presented
- Clear recommendations with clinical and/or research implications; outlines bottom line conclusions - what should do in practice
- Conclusions are based on critique
- If expresses a personal opinion clearly states it as such.
How to apply:
PLEASE NOTE: Contest and Abstract submissions are reviewed separately. Non-winning contest submissions are not automatically accepted for poster presentation at the conference. Separate abstract submissions are required to be considered for poster presentation. Plagiarism Policy
Award Recipients
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Paper Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | |||
| 2020 | Tiffany | Got | Treatment of hiccups in stroke rehabilitation with gabapentin: a case series and focused clinical review |
| 2019 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Tracy | Mah | History Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Education In Canada And Its Changing Landscape |
| 2017 | Alexandre | McDougall | The Ketogenic Diet And Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review |
| 2016 | Andrew | Round | An Evaluation Of The International Standards To Document Remaining Autonomic Function After Spinal Cord Injury (Isafsci): Input From The International Sci Community |
| 2015 | Jacqui | Stone | Myostatin in aging in disease: a promising therapeutic target |
| 2014 | Jordan | Farag | Challenges for physically disables populations in low-resource regions |
| 2013 | -- | ||
| 2012 | Shane | Hoeber | Short Induced Concussion: A Clinically Focused Review |
| 2011 | -- | ||
| 2010 | -- | ||
| 2009 | -- | ||
| 2008 | Michael | Berger | Considering the role of quadriceps muscle weakness in knee osteoarthritis |
| 2007 | Jordan | Raugust | Are Prophylactic Supports of the Ankle Effective Due to their Enhancement of Proprioception and Sensorimotor Control? |
| 2006 | Maleen | Mendis | The Use of Botulinum-A Toxin for the Treatment of Neurogenic Bladder |
| 2005 | -- | ||
| 2004 | Anne | Conlin | Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review of Evidence-Based Approaches to Treatment |
| 2003 | Anne | Conlin | Perimesencephalic Non-Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Precipitated by Sit-Up Exercises Performed on a Swiss Ball: A Case Report and Review of Literature |
| 2002 | Michael | Payne | The Role of Post-Operative Dressings in Trauma for Lower Extremity Amputees |
| 2001 | Michael | Payne | Stroke Rehabilitation: tPA's Neglected Big Brother |
| 2000 | David | Flaschner | Effectiveness of Botulinum A Toxin in the Treatment of Focal Hand Dystonia |
| 1999 | -- | ||
| 1998 | Renatta | Varma | The Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis |
| 1997 | Seana | Minnett | Post-polio Syndrome and the Role of Exercise in its Management- A Review |
| 1996 | Denise | Koh | Sexuality, Fertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood in the Spinal Cord Injured Woman: A Literature Review |
| 1996 | Adam | Clark | A Review of Heterotopic Ossification in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries |
Medical Student Research Contest
Awards a cash prize of $500 and a commemorative certificate. An abstract of the winning paper will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. Any student enrolled in a Canadian university or medical school at the time of the contest deadline can apply.
Criteria:
- An original investigative work in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation done by students will be eligible. In the case of published works or works submitted for publication, the student must be the primary author or major investigator. A major investigator is expected to design and write up the project. This includes the literature search and construction of the project. All submissions should be approved by the research or program director of that student. In some cases, a letter may be requested from the research or program director stating that the student has done the major amount of the work.
- Submissions should be written in a style suitable for submission to the AJPM&R and be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 200 words.
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication.
Requirements for Submission of a Research Contest Paper
- The Paper
- Not to exceed 4000 words (excluding abstract and references). The manuscript may include an unlimited number of tables or figures. However, the allowable word count will be reduced by 400 words for each table or figure included. For example the allowable word count for a manuscript with two figures will be 3200 words. Original research, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews will be considered in the research contest. Case reports and other narrative reviews should be submitted to the CAPM&R Research Contest.
- Abstract
- Include an abstract of no more than 200 words.
- Language
- The CAPM&R will accept submissions in either French or English. However, in order to meet the guidelines for publication in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, authors are required to submit an English translation of the accompanying abstract by July 31. Authors who do not provide an English translation may still present at the CAPM&R conference, but their abstract will not be forwarded to the Journal for publication.
- Figures
- Each figure should be presented on a separate page with a legend. Figures are to be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Figures are to be presented in the manuscript following the references. Do not include figures in the body of the manuscript.
- Tables
- Type each table on a separate page with a title. Tables should be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Tables should be presented at the end of the manuscript, following the references and figures. Do not include tables in the body of the manuscript.
- References
- Number references consecutively in the order which they are first mentioned in the text of the manuscript. Please use AMA (Vancouver) style for all citations.This is also the format of references used by the AJPMR.
- Deadline for Submissions
- See Abstract Submission Guidelines
How to apply:
PLEASE NOTE: Contest and Abstract submissions are reviewed separately. Non-winning contest submissions are not automatically accepted for poster presentation at the conference. Separate abstract submissions are required to be considered for poster presentation.
Award Recipients
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Paper Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | |||
| 2020 | Shivani | Tauh | Attitudes of acute and rehabilitative care providers to potential broadening of eligibility for medical assistance in dying to patients with acute spinal cord injury: a qualitative study. |
| 2019 | Andrew | Jamroz | Prednisone For Acute Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Case Series |
| 2018 | Michael | Poscente | Robotic Assessment Of Upper Limb Position Sense In A 2-Dimensional Workspace; The Effect Of Body Proximity In Stroke. |
| 2017 | Alexandre | McDougall | The Ketogenic Diet And Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review |
| 2016 | Peter | Chehade | Return To Sport And Work Following Nerve Injuries In The Proximal Arm And Shoulder |
| 2015 | Jason | Liang | Exploring the barriers to physical activity in adults with spina bifida cystica with myelomeningocele |
| 2014 | Alvin | Ip | A novel way of detecting intrathecal baclofen withdrawal in post-operative patients |
| 2013 | Alvin | Ip | Applying resistance against the stronger leg to improve walking symmetry in people with stroke: a pilot study |
| 2012 | -- | ||
| 2011 | -- | ||
| 2010 | -- | ||
| 2009 | -- | ||
| 2008 | -- | ||
| 2007 | Vivien | Tang | Prognostic Indicators in Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression: Using functional independence measure and Tokuhashi scale to optimize rehabilitation planning? |
| 2006 | Isaiah | Day | Can Topical Anesthetic Reduce the Discomfort Associated with Interventional Zygapophysial Joint Block/Injections? |
| 2005 | Alun | Ackery | A Global Perspective on Spinal Cord Injury Epidemiology |
| 2005 | Farah | Mateen | Pleiotropic Effects of Antiplatelet Medications and the Role of the Endothelium |
| 2004 | Anne | Conlin | Treatment of Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review |
| 2003 | Anita | Mountain | The Wheelchair Skills Test: Validity of an Algorithm Based Questionnaire Version |
| 2002 | Denise | Koh | Sexuality, Fertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood in the Spinal Cord Injured Woman: A Literature Review |
| 2002 | Michael | Payne | A Retrospective Analysis of Peripheral Nerve Injury Associated With Shoulder Trauma |
Resident Quality Improvement Award
Awards a cash prize of $200.00 and a commemorative plaque. The cash prize can be divided amongst the recipients if there are multiple resident authors. An abstract of the winning submission will be posted on the CAPM&R website and published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R) . The winner will be invited to present the work at the meeting's scientific session (15-minute presentation). Any resident(s) enrolled in a Canadian residency program, and fellow(s)-in-training, in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the time of the contest deadline may apply.
Criteria:
- Applicant(s) enrolled in a Canadian residency program, and fellow(s)-in-training, in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the time of the contest deadline.
- An original QI or Patient Safety work in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, done by residents/fellows and not previously published or presented, will be eligible.
- The resident(s) should have taken a leading role in the design, implementation and write-up of the project.
- Quality Improvement report submissions should be written following the SQUIRE guidelines, in either English or French, should not exceed 4000 words (excluding references) and be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 200 words. Members of the QIPS SIG will review the submissions and select the recipient.