Alumni Weekend 2023
As Summer fades and the leaves start to change, it’s that time again-back to school season, and we’re not just talking about students! Mark your calendars for October 13-14 and join us at Northwestern University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences (NUPTHMS) for our annual Alumni Weekend.
Alumni weekend is a fantastic opportunity not only to reconnect with your fellow classmates and friends from NUPTHMS but also engage in enriching experiences. You’ll have the chance to learn from distinguished Alumni & Faculty on a diverse range of continuing education (CE) courses (in-person & via Zoom). This year’s CE offerings include:- “Mechanisms Based Management of Chronic Pain: the Interaction of Neuropathy, Hypertension, and Nocioplasticity"
- "Tailor-made Care for Patients with Dementia"
- "Give Me Back My Life! Translating Cancer Rehabilitation into Care"
- "Covid Pandemic: Where are We Now?"
In addition to these courses, we’ll be hosting an Alumni Luncheon where we will recognize and honor our outstanding Alumni award recipients. You can also look forward to an engaging and entertaining medical improv class, a new faculty meet and greet/happy hour for all, and explore various activities supported by the Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM).
We’re thrilled to invite you to this incredible weekend. To register, read more about each CE course, and see a full itinerary of the weekend, click the purple box below labeled 'Register & More Information Here'. Join us for a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration!
Learn More About Our Exciting CEU Offerings Throughout the Weekend!
Join Us October 13-14, 2023
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FRI | 9:00 AM: Mechanisms Based Management of Chronic Pain: the Interaction of Neuropathy, Hypertension and Nociplasticity With Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Craig Hensley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Renzo Mendoza, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Rob Sweet, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT. Our understanding of chronic pain has expanded greatly in recent years. Now, physical therapists must determine the ‘pain diagnosis’ as a part of the examination process by recognizing clinical signs and symptoms in the patient presentation that relate to specific alterations in pain processing. Accordingly, our interventions should be directed at the aberrant pain mechanism. Participants in this course will learn about clinical features of chronic and nociceptive pain. In addition, this course will discuss connections between high blood pressure and chronic pain, and the mechanism of diabetic neuropathy and neuropathic pain. Instruction will be provided regarding mechanism-based management of neuropathic pain and the use of manual therapy and exercise for mechanism-based pain management. *This event is hybrid. This event conflicts with the Northwestern Memorial Tour. FRI | 3:30 PM: Navigating the Power Dynamics Surrounding Sexual Harassment This one-hour course will explore the occurrence of sexual harassment with respect to power dynamics and gender identity. It will discuss the occurrences within patient care as well as the healthcare team. Strategies for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace will be shared. *This event is hybrid. FRI | 4:30 PM: Tailor-made Care for Patients with Dementia SAT | 9:00 AM: Give Me Back My Life! Translating Rehabilitation into Care *This event is in-person. SAT | 10:00 AM: Covid Pandemic: Where are We Now? We will discuss the unique needs for the patients with long haul Covid. Some of our usual PT interventions will not be effective with this population. Each patient is unique and each person's needs for oxygen is different and needs to be individually titrated for personal oxygen saturation to be adequate. That makes challenges for rehabilitation significant and often require minute by minute monitoring and adjusting the patient's titration of oxygen significant. This course will also discuss uniquely improved methods of titration of oxygen depending on the activity level and we will share some patient cases and invite discussion from course participant case studies as well. *This event is hybrid. |
Alumni Weekend 2023 Schedule
Join NUPTHMS for a full weekend of connection, learning, and celebration!
Friday, October 13th
*Indicates an event that conflicts with other events
8:00am-9:00am | Check-in
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan
*9:00am-12:00pm | CEU: Mechanisms Based Management of Chronic Pain
ALC (McGaw Pavilion 1-250)- 240 E. Huron
*9:30am-11:30am | NWM Hospital Tour
*1:30pm-3:30pm | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tour
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab- 355 E. Erie
*1:45pm-3:30pm | Women in Medicine Tea
The Drake Hotel- 140 E. Walton
3:30pm-4:30pm | CEU: Navigating the Power Dynamics Surrounding Sexual Harassment
NUPTHMS- Rm. 800 (8th floor)
4:30pm-5:30pm | CEU: Tailor-made Care for Patients with Dementia
NUPTHMS- Rm. 800 (8th floor)
5:00pm-8:00pm | Happy Hour for All!
NUPTHMS- 8th floor student lounge
Saturday, October 14th
*indicates and event that conflicts with other events
8:00am-9:00am | Check-in
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan
8:00am-9:00am | Fun Run/Walk
Lake Shore Park Track
9:00am-10:00am | CEU: Give Me Back My Life! Translating Rehabilitation into Care.
Lurie Research Center- 303 E. Superior
10:00am-12:00pm | CEU: The Covid Pandemic: Where are We Now?
NUPTHMS- Rm. 800 (8th floor)
12:30pm-2:00pm | Alumni Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
NUPTHMS- Rm. 800 (8th floor)
2:00pm-3:00pm | Medical Improv.
NUPTHMS- 7th floor
2023 Travel and Accommodations
Find everything you need to plan your trip. We’re excited to offer free on-campus parking and discounted room rates at nearby hotels.
Alumni Weekend 2023 Hotel Accommodations
Hotel rooms have been arranged at various local hotels at discounted rates. Please mention Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Weekend when you make your reservation and call early to ensure availability. Rates are guaranteed until September 12, 2023, or until the room blocks sell out. The rates shown below are per night.
Accessibility
Northwestern strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. All Alumni Weekend events are accessible to those requiring mobility assistance. For special accommodations, please call 312-503-8012 or email medalum@northwestern.edu at least two weeks prior to Alumni Weekend, so that we may accommodate your request.
Parking
Parking for the weekend is available on campus in the garage at 321 East Erie Street, on the corner of East Erie Street and North Fairbanks Street. Parking can be purchased for $12/day on the registration page. You will need to pull a ticket for entry. If you request parking, you will receive a parking pass at check-in. Please note: You may park in the garage prior to obtaining your parking pass at check-in.