23rd Annual Conference of RIMS 'MS Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan'
It gives us the greatest pleasure toinvite youto join us at the23rd Annual Conference of RIMS 'MS Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan', to be held at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, fromThursday 31 May to Saturday 2 June 2018.
The Conference is organised in partnership with theVU Medical Centre Amsterdam and the MS Centre Amsterdam.
The RIMS Conference isthé main European event for Healthcare professionals, researchers and patient representativesto share their knowledge and experiences, and collaborate on topics related to rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis.
In 2018, the conference main theme is 'MS Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan', and covers 4 areas: Health Promotion, Supporting Self-management, Physical Transition through the Disease Course and Social Transition through the Disease Course.
IMPORTANT DATES
- 4 December 2017: Opening abstract submission
- 12 January 2018: Opening nurse bursary applications
- 15 February 2018: Abstract submission and bursary deadline
- 2 March 2018: Abstract submission and bursary application feedback
- 9 March 2018: Early Bird deadline
More information on: www.rims2018-amsterdam.com
Awards programme (Poster and Platform Presentation)
- The RIMS Poster/Platform Presentation Award (RIMS Awards) is to promote and support the work of young rehabilitation researchers. The age limit is fixed at 45 years.
- The RIMS Awards, in the form of a financial subsidy, is attributed to the lead-author of the best Poster/Platform presented at the RIMS Annual Conference.
- For details on the RIMS Awards, please consult the RIMS Annual Conference website.
The RIMS Fellowship Programme
RIMS is pleased to offer a Fellowship Exchange Programme (RIMS Fellowship) that started in Autumn 2008.
The fellowship is available to young European professionals, preferably non-doctors, in order to facilitate their training in rehabilitation related to Multiple Sclerosis among RIMS Member Centres.
RIMS will support up to four fellowships annually, each with duration of one week, with a refunding of € 1000.
RIMS Grant Programme (RiGra)
RIMS has established a Grant Programme. The programme aims to facilitate collaboration between RIMS members from different centers and countries in the domain of MS rehabilitation.
Both projects regarding best practice (e.g., development of guidelines or educational programs) and research are welcomed.
In the present call, one project is granted € 15,000.
Mandatory criteria:
- Applicants must be a RIMS member (at the individual or center level) at the time of submission.
- Only electronic submissions (via email), submitted within the deadline (see 'News') are accepted.
- Additional (non mandatory criteria):
- The applicant is an early career researcher, or a young (<36 years) clinician.
- Multi-center and international collaborative projects, particularly between RIMS members/centres.
Download the application form below.
Current deadline for submissions: consult the NEWS section of this website.
Recommendations on Rehabilitation for Persons with MS
The European MS Platform and RIMS have published updated recommendations on rehabilitation services for persons with MS in Europe.
The RIMS editor is Prof. Dr. Thomas Henze (Germany).
Active RIMS members in the different disciplines of rehabilitation have summarized up to data findings in specific areas.
documentMSParis2017_UNIQUE_ECTRIMS_FELLOWSHIP_OPPORTUNITIES_November_2017.docx
