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2. 22 The MACP A professional network of the CSP Forward thinking and dynamic musculoskeletal group Members undertaken extensive postgraduate study and reached a recognised standard of excellence in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy Always striving to develop and support its members WHO ARE WE?

3. 33 l One of the largest CIG of CSP (over 1100 members and growing) l Only UK musculoskeletal group recognised by IFOMPT, subgroup of WCPT l Recognised by ARMA We are also…

4. 44 To maintain and further develop clinical excellence in musculoskeletal physiotherapy which will be of benefit to the current and future needs of both the profession and the general public. MACP Aims

5. 55 1.Setting & monitoring standards of entry to the MACP 2.Encouraging the continuing professional development of all MACP members 3.Developing post graduate courses & evening lecturers to disseminate current evidence based information. 4.Providing a forum for promoting the exchange of ideas and new developments in musculoskeletal physiotherapy 5.Encouraging research 6.Promoting, encouraging and developing clinical standards in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. 7.Representing musculoskeletal physiotherapy on behalf of the CSP This is achieved by…

6. 66 l Established in 1968 Sue Adams – first MACP member, who was instrumental in the establishment of the MACP. History of the MACP

7. 77 To provide best possible postgraduate education for musculoskeletal physiotherapists. l Education originally involved courses in hospitals l In 1976 Greg Grieve introduced exams l In 1990’s courses started in universities Why was MACP established?

8. 88 NOT JUST MANIPULATION MACP Joint Techniques Exercise Therapy Muscle Imbalance ResearchEducationNeurodynamics Chronic Pain Management Soft Tissue Techniques

9. 99 l Chair - Clair Hebron l Vice Chair / Chair of CEA – Neil Langridge l Secretary l Treasurer l Professional Development Committee Rep l Communications Committee Rep l Research Officer l Professional Networks Officer / diversity officer l Executive member MACP Executive Committee

10. 10 l Full members l Fellow of the MACP l Overseas members l Associate members Types of membership

11. 11 University of Nottingham Birmingham University Cardiff University University of Brighton Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University University of Hertfordshire King’s College London Manchester University Sheffield Hallam University Teeside University Postgraduate courses leading to MACP membership

12. 12 What can the MACP offer you? As an associate member you will receive; Manual Therapy– a peer reviewed journal, published 6 times a year. Access to MACP Bursaries and Awards 15% off Elsevier Science publications (include Churchill Livingstone, Butterworth-Heinneman, Mosby, Balliere Tindall, W.B. Saunders). Inclusion on the mailing list for all MACP events & CPD activities £60

13. 13 On the website:- Information on optimising musculoskeletal health MACP member directory Job advertisements & opportunities Critical appraisal of recent musculoskeletal research Information of upcoming courses / conferences E-booking for courses Clinical mentors’ database Routes to membership Research awards and bursary's Free online access to many Elsevier titles MACP Website

14. 14 Online articles Free online access to many full text Elsevier titles. Coming soon: App friendly version.

15. 15 List of contact details of MACP members willing to act as clinical mentors. Mentors forum – online discussion forum for all members. The MACP are in the process of running online mentor training to facilitate the recruitment of potential clinical mentors and to develop clinical mentoring and education knowledge and skill. Clinical Mentor Database

16. 16 Awards are available for full and associate members to aid undertaking research projects and dissemination of findings New award available to support clinical study visit. See one stop shop for details at www.macpweb.org (funding webpage)www.macpweb.org For associates: MSc route bursaries (up to 10 awards of £400) Eligible to apply for; –Short course bursaries –Small Project Grant –Elsevier Research Award –Elsevier Presentation Award Research student award, MACP Elsevier Book Prize Can nominate mentor for Clinical mentor award MACP Awards & Bursaries

17. 17 Contact: Terry Smith MACP Administrator at: admin@macpweb.org Application forms available on the web www.macpweb.org To join…