In-Person and Virtual Registration Available for ASHT 2023 Annual Meeting!

Important Dates

Call for Abstracts is Closed
Accept/Decline Notifications Sent: End of May

Registration

Opens: May 17, 2023
Early Bird Deadline: July 21, 2023
Standard Rate Deadline: Sept. 15, 2023
Late Rate Applies: Sept. 16 - Dec. 31, 2023

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Book Hotel Room by Sept. 7

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is proud to present its 46th Annual Meeting. The 2023 program will emphasize evidence-informed practice for rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremities. Presented by distinguished faculty known regionally, nationally and internationally, the format and content will encourage the exchange of new scientific and clinical information to facilitate best practice and improve patient outcomes in hand and upper extremity therapy.

The program includes topics such as:

  • Novel scientific research in platform and poster sessions
  • Hand and upper extremity therapy practice considerations – reimbursement, legislation, regulation and advocacy
  • Clinical topics covering relevant anatomy, surgery and updated rehabilitation strategies

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of the Annual Meeting, participants will be able to:

  • Integrate hand and upper limb treatment plans based on evidence, research and instruction.
  • Construct new strategies and clinical ideas to improve patient outcomes through inter-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Employ innovative treatment ideas into clinical practice for a variety of clinical conditions.
  • Discuss and implement current legislative and regulatory policies into clinical practice.
  • Discuss and implement leading business and operational practices into clinical practice.

Testimonials

  • Are you ready for the conference of a lifetime? Join us for great fun, education and creating new memories with friends and colleagues. We have a stellar lineup of presenters, a beautiful venue on the famous River Walk, and opportunities to explore the historic city of San Antonio. Bring your boots!
    Kendyl R Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT
  • I love attending the ASHT conference. It is wonderful to connect with my hand therapy colleagues whom I don’t get to work alongside on a daily basis. It also helps me continue to grow my skills and stay connected to advances in the profession.
    Jenny M. Dorich, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT
  • Attending the ASHT Annual Meeting is a fabulous opportunity to connect and reconnect with the hand therapy community. I come away inspired each year, with my passion reignited for practice, research, education, and advocacy.
    Brocha Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT
  • The Annual Meeting is such an exciting time for us hand and upper extremity therapists. From learning emerging evidence-based treatment ideas, seeing innovative research in our field, reconnecting with friends far and wide, to meeting new colleagues and students, I look forward to it every year. I am also excited to be in back in Texas again and to explore all that San Antonio has to offer!
    Rose L. McAndrew, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

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