Membership Application Instructions

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your interest in the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. The application form is designed for you to type directly onto it. To do this, you will need to have Adobe Reader ® installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader® on your computer you may download a free version from http://www.adobe.com. Alternatively, you may print the application form and complete by hand. All applications must be signed and submitted by mail to the executive secretary at the address below.

You are required to submit two letters of recommendation with your application. One letter from either a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or athletic trainer; and the other from an orthopaedic surgeon who is familiar with your work in the area of shoulder and /or elbow rehabilitation. The letters of recommendation should be separate documents, on professional letterhead, with the author’s name, address, telephone number and email address. The letters of recommendation should be submitted with the applicant’s packet in their own sealed envelope.

Applications will not be processed unless ALL of the following are included in a single application packet.

$25 application fee (non-refundable) Signed completed application form Statement of Interest Current Curriculum Vitae Copy of License Letter of recommendation from either an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or athletic trainer in a sealed envelope. Letter of recommendation from an orthopaedic surgeon in a sealed envelope.

Please send the completed application and application fee made payable to ASSET to:

American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists c/o Sports Physical Therapy Section, APTA 9002 N. Meridian Suite 112A Indianapolis, IN 46260

Your membership application will be processed by the membership committee after ASSET receives your completed application, application fee and all required documentation. You will be notified within 60 days of the status of your application.

If you have any questions regarding your application please contact, Executive Secretary for ASSET at (212) 613-6232 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your application.