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The Portfolio Route to membership of the MACP offers an opportunity for musculoskeletal physiotherapists to collate and map their work and educational experience against the IFOMPT educational standards.

In recognition of different levels of attainment, there are three potential pathways:

  • Route 1: For early and mid-career professionals that do not have a post-registration MSc
  • Route 2: For early and mid-career professionals, typically less than 10-years’ experience with an MSc (MSc programme includes 150 mentored clinical practice).
  • Route 3: For experienced advanced MSK professionals, typically more than 10-years’ experience with an MSc

Progressing from Master’s level, we recognise that musculoskeletal physiotherapists may also have completed post-registration higher degrees (e.g. PhD/Doctorate or can demonstrate equivalence) are working in Consultant level (or equivalent) roles. These physiotherapists, by virtue of their level of professional practice, should be able to demonstrate fulfilment of the core constructs of Masters level musculoskeletal physiotherapy.  By completing ‘Route 3’ to full membership, this enables such individuals to apply for membership of the MACP through the submission of a more streamlined portfolio and completion of a viva examination, through which the achievement of IFOMPT standards can be demonstrated.

An overview of requirements for each pathway are provided in the figure below:

To be accepted on one of our portfolio routes, you will need to discuss your application with the Pathway Leads. We can then offer you support for the application process and developing your portfolio effectively.  If you think you are eligible for one of our routes according to the requirements specified above, please contact portfolioroute@macpweb.org

Associate Membership

As a participant in the portfolio route, you will become an associate member of the MACP, with membership benefits included in the cost. These benefits are:

  • Access to MACP education and research bursaries 
  • Free online access to Musculoskeletal Science & Practice 
  • Save £30 on MACP organised one-day course
  • Discounted subscription rate to JOSPT (only £15 per year worth $295)
  • 50% discount for the TrustMe Ed yearly membership
  • £50 discount for PhysioMatters yearly membership
  • 15% off Elsevier Science publications
  • Criminal prosecution cover from James Hallam (up to £100,000 for any one claim)
  •  Access to our CPD portal

Hear Lisa Roberts talk about her experiences with the accelerated portfolio route:

 

Discounts with education partners

We offer large discounts for portfolio route candidates with Trust Me Ed and Physio Matters - the resources are mapped to IFOMPT dimensions.

This spreadsheet shows how the Physio Matters content library maps to IFOMPT dimenions and capabilities.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oaUi9EA8DF--VFqOQW6eZkO3v4q8Aodo7QlTFGzUP3A/edit?usp=sharing

Watch the video to the ow showing you in more detail how you can use Physio Matters to help with your portfolio.

 

Additional Documents

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