14th Annual HTACA Conference – From Research to Practice

Join Us for the 14th Annual Hand Therapy Conference – LIVE!

The Hand Therapy Association of California proudly presents its 14th Annual Conference, “From Research to Practice,” happening LIVE! This premier event brings together leading experts in hand therapy and hand surgery to share the latest research, techniques, and clinical innovations shaping the field.

Stay tuned as we update this page with more exciting details!

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What to Expect:

✅ 18+ Expert Speakers – Gain insights from top professionals in hand therapy
✅ Podium Presentations – Explore groundbreaking research and clinical case studies
✅ Engaging Sessions – Enhance your skills with practical applications and evidence-based approaches

Featured Speakers:

  • Renowned surgeon and therapist faculty from Stanford, UCSF, UC Davis, the Buncke Clinic, and more
  • Shrikant Chinchalkar  OT, CHT – President of Advanced Clinical Education Inc. Canada
  • Cory McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT – Associate Professor – University of Minnesota, Program in Occupational Therapy
  • Kristin Valdes OTD, OT, CHT – Associate professor at Touro University in Nevada

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Therapists! We would love to feature your work

The Hand Therapy Association of California is delighted to introduce an exciting new feature at our annual conference: 5-minute podium talks presented by our talented members. These brief presentations offer an opportunity to share innovative ideas, personal experiences, and strategies that enhance the field of hand therapy. While the content doesn’t need to be overly academic, it should provide meaningful insights and inspire professional growth.

Examples of potential topics include:

  • A novel approach to treating a specific diagnosis or impactful techniques you’ve developed.
  • Experiences working in remote clinics or other countries.
  • Lessons learned from starting a private practice.
  • Integrating skills from related fields to improve the quality of care in hand therapy.
  • Highlights from your doctoral capstone project.
  • A 5-minute reflection on a long and rewarding career in hand therapy.
  • Transitioning from clinical practice to academia.

We look forward to hearing your unique perspectives and contributions!

To apply for a 5-minute podium presentation, please submit a brief description of your topic (approximately 200 words). Your submission should highlight the main points of your presentation and its relevance to advancing the field of hand therapy. We look forward to receiving your innovative ideas and unique perspectives! Please email your submission to secretary@hta-ca.org

Want to Sponsor and Exhibit at this live conference?

CEU:

  • Pending approval from CBOT and CPTA ~ 13 Contact Hours

When:

  • May 3 and 4, 2025
  • Saturday and Sunday

 

Where:

Cost:

  • Early Bird Pricing until midnight February 15 – $450 for all, members and non-members
  • Membership in HTA-CA not required or included

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