ACPA is poised to open applications in winter 2020 for the relaunch of the ACPA Visiting Scholar Program for 2021 scholars. The goal of the program is to empower and assist those in positions to effect change to enhance care … Read More
Study Examines Factors Leading to Secondary Palate Surgery
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / May 21, 2019 – Factors that are specific to the child, surgeon, and/or hospital at the time of primary cleft palate repair may lead to a need for secondary palate surgery, according to the article “Five-Fold … Read More
Call for Nominations: 2020 ACPA Board of Directors
Nominations for the 2020 ACPA Board of Directors are now open. The ACPA Nominating Committee strives for a balance of disciplines, gender, geography, institutional, racial, ethnic and other demographics. Please keep this in mind as you review the 2019 ACPA … Read More
ACPA Recognizes 2019 Award Winners from The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Chapel Hill, N.C., May 13, 2019 – The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the 2019 winners of The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal awards. The winners were recognized on April 13, 2019 during ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting in … Read More
ACPA Presents 2019 Award Winners
Chapel Hill, N.C., May 7, 2019 – The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) presented its most prominent awards at ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting: Emerging Leader, Family Services Leadership, and Honors of the Association. “It is a pleasure to honor and … Read More
ACPA Board of Directors Update
The ACPA Board of Directors met in April to discuss several strategic issues, including a meeting with the Membership Committee for a presentation from McKinley Advisors on the results of the member research. McKinley conducted member research through interviews, focus … Read More
Simulator Found to be Effective Training Tool in Cleft Palate Surgery
Surgeon’s level of experience reflects economy of hand motion Simulator offers effective environment for cleft palate surgical training CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / April 25, 2019 – A high-fidelity cleft palate simulator can provide an effective training environment for cleft palate … Read More
Professional Connections Make ACPA THRIVE
I have been reflecting on the power of connections since returning from ACPA’s Annual Meeting in Tucson. One of the many highlights for me is meeting new members and first-time attendees. Every year, I am struck by the energy and … Read More
Upcoming ACPA Online Learning Webinars
ACPA offers educational webinars to cleft and craniofacial care providers worldwide. Register for a webinar. Previous webinars are available on-demand and can be watched at any time. View ACPA’s catalog of courses to view pricing and continuing education information … Read More
Abstracts from ACPA’s 76th Meeting Available in CPCJ
Abstracts from ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting are now available in the online edition of The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ). View the abstracts. For financial conflict of interest disclosure, please visit: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1055665619835915. CPCJ is the official publication of the American Cleft … Read More