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A Tribute to Paul Tobin
1969-2023
Many of you are aware of the passing of Paul Tobin, a legend in our field. Paul passed on January 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family including his wife, Lorraine, son Connor and daughter in law Anna.
Paul is known to many of us from his years of leadership at United Spinal Association. Under the leadership of Jim Peters, Paul began at United Spinal in 1996 as Hospital Service officer, then Director of Special Projects, Associate Executive Director of member services, to Deputy Executive Director. When Jim died suddenly in 2006, Paul moved into the role as President & Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, he served an essential an pivotal role in the expansion of the Tri-Association to the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. Paul was involved in every aspect of activities under the professional sections (journal, member services, annual conference). Paul embraced the mission and vision of ASCIP to provide superior education and research in spinal cord injury medicine, rehabilitation and community integration. Paul was foundational in guiding ASCIP to sustainability, always bringing data to mission to ensure the longevity of our organization.
ASCIP “Many Minds…One Vision”
ASCIP membership provides medical professionals advanced learning opportunities and professional networking that enhances your professional interests, as well as those of your patients and their families. ASCIP is a not for profit incorporated association comprised of 4 professional sections: American Paraplegia Society (APS), Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (ASCIN), Psychologists, Social Workers & Counselors (PSWC) and Therapy Leadership Council (TLC).
Mission Statement - To optimize the health and wellness of individuals with SCI/D through advanced interdisciplinary education, professional development and scientific research.
Joe Fangman, PT
ASCIP President"As medical research and the healthcare environment continues to change, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to provide the best care possible for those we have the privilege to serve. ASCIP is uniquely positioned by our multidisciplinary membership to provide a diverse set of professional expertise to explore and discover new aspects of care and life quality for those with SCI/D."
-- Joe Fangman, PT
ASCIP President
Michael Kennelly, MD, FACP
ASCIP Immediate Past President"One of the many strengths of the Academy is its multidisciplinary membership. As a urologist, the fusion of energy created by the various disciplines focusing on spinal cord injury is tremendous. I find the integrated scientific research possibilities, state-of-the-art annual meetings and networking opportunities invaluable."
-- Michael J. Kennelly, MD, FACS
Immediate Past ASCIP President
Professional Sections
The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the care of people with spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D).
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