Association of Academic Physiatrists: Recent Episodes
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The AAP is a professional society for today's and tomorrow's leaders in academic physiatry - from medical students to department chairs to scientists. We offer a range of podcasts to support your mentorship, leadership and discovery.
In this episode, medical student Kristen Schill interviews Dr. Stephanie Tow, a pediatric rehabilitation and sports medicine physician at the University of Colorado. Dr. Tow serves as the Head Team Physician for Team USA's Paralympic Swimming National Team and as a National Medical Classifier for U.S. Paralympics Swimming. Together, they discuss appropriate terminology surrounding adaptive sports, explain the Paralympic classification system, and explore how medical students can get involved in adaptive sports medicine.Links:Move United: moveunitedsport.orgAAP Medical Student Resources: physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/
On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Miguel Escalón, Dr. Ashley Sanchez, and Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez regarding how language access plays a role in rehabilitation outcomes as well as the importance of addressing linguistic diversity in a community/regional context.ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Monica Branch regarding the importance of having a diverse workforce in Physiatry and how that can impact patient outcomes.ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
This episode is the first in a DEI-focused mini-segment created by the AAP Medical Student Council (MSC)'s DEI team.On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Michelle Stern, Dr. Ruth Alejandro, Dr. Some Onuoha, Dr. Sunitha Polepalle, Dr. Nancy Strauss, and Dr. Naheed Van de Walle regarding the importance of advocacy in Physiatry and addressing health inequities in these patient populations. Learn more: https://www.mssny.org/take-action/physician-advocacy-day/ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
R residency at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a cancer rehabilitation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and now practices at Rush University.They discuss the role of cancer rehabilitation within multidisciplinary cancer care, the training pathway into the specialty, and how the field continues to evolve. The conversation also highlights opportunities for medical students to get involved and offers practical advice for those considering cancer rehabilitation as a career.
R residents, fellows, medical students, and anyone interested in rehab technology.Guest: Chandramouli Krishnan, P.T., Ph.D., director of NeuRRo Lab at University of Michigan - mouli@umich.edu - https://neurro-lab.engin.umich.edu/homeHost: Bilaal Hassan
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Subspecialization in physiatry is classically thought of as a process that occurs through fellowship training as a result of narrowing interests during residency, but are there other ways to achieving similar expertise? Our RFC Technology Subcommittee member Michael Blatt met with Dr. Raymond Chou, a hand and upper extremity rehabilitation specialist at Stanford University, to learn more about how his job search as a resident led him to upper extremity rehabilitation.
Nicolozakes, MD/PhD , PGY3 Northwestern/Shirley Ryan Hosts: Kristen Santiago , Faiza Ahmed Editors: Rotem Hass, David Phrathep
R.Dr. Mark Fisher is a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He serves as the Medical Director of Adaptive Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Services at Children’s Mercy, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.Resources:Away Rotations: https://students-residents.aamc.org/visiting-student-learning-opportunities/explore-visiting-scholars-resources-databaseMove United USA: https://moveunitedsport.org/About Adaptive Sports: https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2023/09/adaptive-sports/Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/
Learn more about cancer rehabilitation as we speak with Dr. Evelyn Qin. Dr. Qin serves as the Medical Director of Oncology Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas, where she contributes to cutting-edge cancer care.
Ever wondered what opportunities await through an academic career in pain management or interventional spine? Our RFC technology subcommittee member Michael Blatt, MD met with Zack McCormick, MD to learn more about his path towards a career involving founding and directing a fellowship program and a clinical research program, publishing hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, taking on leadership roles at his hospital and national organizations, and collaborating on medical device innovation.Episode Credits: Michael Blatt MD, Zack McCormick MD, Sanjana Ayyagari MD
Dr. Kaile Eison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She serves as the Director of Global Health and Director of HIV Rehabilitation at Columbia, as well as the Associate Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Her clinical and academic work centers around caring for individuals with complex medical needs, especially those recovering from intensive care or living with HIV, and developing thoughtful, comprehensive models of care.In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli speaks with Dr. Eison about her unique path into PM&R, the role of rehabilitation in global health and HIV care, and how humanism guides her approach to patient care and physician well-being.
In this episode of the Physiatry Tech podcast, host Bilaal Hassan speaks with Dr. Cesar Colasante, a PM&R professor and trailblazer in 3D printed prosthetics & orthotics, about how this technology is revolutionizing limb care. They explore the clinical workflow behind custom-printed limbs, their impact on patient recovery, and how 3D printing is expanding access in both local and global settings. It's a compelling look at where rehabilitation meets innovation.
Predicting Early Mortality in the Inpatient Cancer Rehab Population Using Admission Performance Status Score by Physiatry News
Gabriel Mintzer is a current PhD student in applied physics at Stanford University. While studying for his master’s degree at MIT in November 2021, he was struck by a truck while walking home. He was subsequently hospitalized and spent over half a year in rehab doing both inpatient and outpatient therapy. Tune in as medical student Brian Gu interviews Gabe about his perspectives on his long recovery process, the help he received from the rehab team along the way, and the life lessons he learned from the experience.This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
In this podcast, Dr. Hannah Hunter from the University of Washington discusses her path to finding Cancer Rehab, her current role as the Medical Director of a Cancer Rehab facility, and some insightful advice for trainees interested in the specialty.Credits/Acknowledgements: Luigi Gonzales, MS4 and Dr. Hannah Hunter
In this brief episode, Dr. Jayaram explores considerations for educating future physiatrists in OrthoBiologics.
Dr. Annu Navani is one of the research leaders in the field of orthobiologics, and is the Chief Medical Officer for Boomerang Healthcare, with 20+ years of experience in the medical industry. Dr. Navani completed her Anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and a fellowship in Pain Medicine from the University of California, Davis. Over the last decade and a half, she has served as Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center and is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Division of Pain at Stanford University. During this podcast episode, we discuss her journey to pain medicine and her specific interest in orthobiologics. Most importantly, we delve into her groundbreaking research, "The Safety and Effectiveness of Ortho-biologic Injections for Discogenic Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter Prospective, Crossover, Randomized Controlled Trial with 12 Months Follow-up," and discuss the future of orthobiologics in clinical practice.
In this podcast, Dr. Jonathan Kirschner from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shares his perspective on the future direction of orthobiologics and discusses how advances in this field should shape not only clinical practice but also resident and fellow training.Credits/Acknowledgements: Jonathan Kirschner, MD, Luigi Gonzales, MS4, Kristen Santiago, MD
This is the first of a two-podcast series to provide a brief overview of systematic reviews, meta analyses, and scoping reviews. It also addresses how to create a good topic or research question and utilize search strategies.Credits/Acknowledgements: David Phrathep, Kian Bagheri, and Dr. Adam Kinney
This is part two of our systematic review series, where we discuss protocols, inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, data synthesis, and creating a PRISMA diagram.Credits/Acknowledgements: Farrah Asaad, Mustafa Dodurgali, and Dr. Adam Kinney
This month, we are pleased to feature the article "Fostering Inclusivity in PM&R: A National Survey," authored by Deji Adeniyi, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center). This study examines the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion within PM&R, offering valuable insights into the experiences and perspectives of professionals across the field.
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez is an accomplished academic Physiatrist and currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Her area of clinical expertise is the care of patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, and interventional spasticity management. Most recently, she has developed a Post-COVID Recovery Clinic to help those who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and suffer from various physical, cognitive, and functional difficulties. In this episode, medical student Sanjana Ayyagari explores how a physiatrist approaches COVID rehabilitation and clinical practice in a post-COVID world. Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: 9KKZQYKXLF6SDHKH
Gillian Mathews, DO, sits down with Eric Villanueva, MD, attending physiatrist at Nebraska Methodist Hospital and recent graduate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab residency program, to discuss how to successfully secure a first attending position after residency. Dr. Villanueva shares critical insights on when to begin applying, key questions to ask during interviews, and common pitfalls to avoid. He also offers practical strategies for finding job opportunities and negotiating your first contract. This episode is a must-listen for residents preparing to take the next step in their physiatry careers.
In this episode of Career Chats, RFC tech committee member Kyle Cullin, DO talks with Dr. Miguel Escalón, MD. Dr. Escalón is the current Program Director for Icahn School of Medicine PM&R Residency program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Fellowship trained in Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine; he has gone on to be the Fellowship Director of Brain Injury Medicine at Mount Sinai as well. Dr. Escalón offers his insights and experiences from his beginnings in PM&R to fellowship choices, life advice for his younger self, as well as present day goals, aspirations, and more.Host: Kyle Cullin, DO, Guest: Dr. Miguel Escalón, MD Recorded and Edited by: Kyle Cullin, DO
Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Lauren Clarke chats with Dr. Jennifer Russo, MD about the field of Brain Injury Medicine, disorders of consciousness, and her role as an educator. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
A mixed-methods analysis of provider-documented and patient-reported urinary tract infection symptoms among Veterans with neurogenic bladder
Dr. Daniel Daneshvar is a renowned researcher in the world of traumatic brain injury, having authored or co-authored numerous publications contributing to our understanding of the causes of CTE and other neurodegenerative diseases as well as their long-term effects. Tune in as medical student Brian Gu interviews Dr. Daneshvar about the highlights of his research, education and advocacy efforts for brain injury awareness in sports, and day-to-day as a physician-scientist in physiatry.This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
Being a part of a multidisciplinary team is essential to the role of the physiatrist. Pocket Mentor's Rehab Rounds Miniseries highlights the incredible team members that work together to optimize functional outcomes for our patients. On this episode, medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Carissa Skarke, a Speech-Language Pathologist, to learn the ins and outs of safe oromotor recovery, communication system development, and the limitless possibilities of reconnecting patients to the world around them.Music Credits: "Sketch Book" by Prigida. License code: X9IGYCXSUBBPMQ8T
Dr. Jim Devanney and Dr. Alex Brahmsteadt are PM&R trained neuro critical care fellows. In this episode, medical student Sanjana Ayyagari discusses their path into PM&R residency, discovering their passion for critical care, and how they have created their own path to a fellowship that was not previously offered to physiatrists.Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: R8IHTFOZOUNBXNMJ
Profound patient advocate and Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Dr. Stacey Hall is an academic pediatric physiatrist who knows that her patients are absolutely the best. Medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Dr. Hall to discuss her expertise in the nuances of pediatric rehabilitation, how to build a career in academic medicine, and avenues for advocacy and autonomy in the pediatric population.Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO.License code: A27HNOZHYPSWR2WX
Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Brian Gu chats with Dr. Patrick J. (PJ) Shaeffer, MD on his journey to physiatry, clinical practice at the VA and experiences as a residency program director. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
Dr. Nikola Dragojlovic and Dr. Ashlee Bolger are PM&R Residency program directors and co-chairs of the AAP Residency Recruitment Subcommittee. In this episode, they discuss the latest data on program signaling, geographic preferences, and other insights for medical students applying to residency with medical student, Sanjana Ayyagari.Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: R8IHTFOZOUNBXNMJ
Hello, PM&R People! We're so excited to introduce Sanjana Ayyagari and Jacob Urbina as the co-hosts for this season of Pocket Mentor. From how to become a resident to various physiatry subspecialists, you won't want to miss a single episode this year. Follow along as we explore what physiatry has to offer and how to succeed in the world of rehabilitation!Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: A27HNOZHYPSWR2WX
Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Ellese Lupori talks with Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO, MS on all things from patient education to keeping an open mind during medical training.This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
From Seattle Seahawk team physician, to collaborator and author of multiple SCATs, Dr. Stanely Herring, MD has had a lush career. Medical student Ellese Lupori interviews Dr. Herring to discuss the key to career longevity and fulfillment. The #ThisIsPhysiatry podcast aims to spread awareness of the impact of the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Medical Student Council (MSC).
Dr. Cherry Junn, Physiatrist and Brain Injury Medicine specialist, was influenced by impactful mentors. Now as a Fellowship Director at the University of Washington, she is passionate about mentoring trainees through genuine care and structured feedback. Medical student Charis Turner explores Dr. Junn’s career path and practical advice about how to best approach mentorship and feedback.
Gillian Mathews sits down with Dr. Yein Lee, DO to discuss the harmony between physiatry and performing arts.#ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).
With a career spanning multiple hospital systems and leadership roles, Dr. David Steinberg knows a thing or two about medical leadership. Medical student Charis Turner interviews Dr. Steinberg about his path to PM&R and pain medicine, his day-to-day job duties, and why he loves his job as a PM&R Department Chair.
Main Learning Objectives-Understand the epidemiology, symptoms, and classification of cerebral palsy.-Consider the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) of cerebral palsy.-Outline conservative, interventional, and surgical management of cerebral palsy related spasticity. Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Mike Hudock,and Elijah Farrales, MS4 @ Washington University This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Alyssa Smith, Dr. Eugene Evra, and Dr. Amy Zimmerman This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MD Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
In this episode of Career Chat, resident Derek Day, MD, talks with Dr. Heechin Chae. Dr. Chae’s 24-year career in physiatry has included multiple subspecialties (Interventional Pain Management, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Functional Medicine) across the spectrum of settings (academic, private practice, Department of Defense, international medical missions). In this episode, he describes these experiences and shares how a sense of purpose and calling has guided every step, shaping who he is in and out of medicine.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objective:- Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prognosis of traumatic brain injury Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Daniel McBride and Dr. Nelson Santos AgostoThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Robert Brunner and Dr. Rachel TeranishiThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.Main Learning Objectives-Understand the initial symptoms and management of ICH, SAH, AVM.-Correlate presenting symptoms in relation to neuroanatomy.-Appreciate the prognostic tools and risk factors for intracranial bleeds.Credits:Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Rebecca Greenspan and Dr. Kimberly FazioThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. James Begley and Dr. Juliet ZakelThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.Main Learning Objectives- Discuss the clinical presentation seen in polyneuropathy- Review the differential diagnosis for polyneuropathy- Discuss the findings observed in NCS/EMG for polyneuropathyCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Karim Fahmy, DO; Tony Nguyen, MD; Rachel Sunico, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Jay Han, MD; Bao Tran, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
In this episode, we are re-launching the Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine podcast! The episode is hosted by current physiatry residents Natalie Curley and Nicole Katz, and they interview Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio who is the inaugural director of the Atlantic Charter Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal Recovery which is part of the Spaulding Research Center at Harvard Medical School where she also serves as PM&R faculty. In this episode Dr. Ambrosio discusses new frontiers in regenerative rehabilitation from stem cell therapy in neurorehab to a new exciting merger involving the AAP.Created by the AAP RFC Research Subcommittee with hosts Natalie Curley and Nicole Katz, Edited by Joshua Lewis
From fitness instructor to physiatrist, Dr. Brandee Waite has stayed true to her passions while seizing opportunities that have come her way. Medical student Charis Turner interviews Dr. Brandee Waite about her path to PM&R, her day-to-day job duties as a sports and lifestyle medicine physiatrist, and advice for students pursuing historically competitive career paths.
As a physician-scientist, sports medicine physiatrist, health policy advocate, and mentor, Dr. Prakash Jayabalan is a multi-faceted expert and leader. Medical student Charis Turner sits down with Dr. Jayabalan to discuss his path to PM&R, how to write an exercise prescription, foundations and research within osteoarthritis, and advocacy opportunities for medical students.
In this episode of Research 101 and with AAP 2024 on the horizon, hosts and current physiatry residents Harmandeep Grewal and Samantha Koerber lay out the fundamentals of preparing a poster for conference presentation and what to expect when presenting your work!Created by the AAP RFC Research Subcommittee with hosts Harmandeep Grewal and Samantha Koerber, Edited by Joshua Lewis, Special Thanks to Faculty Reviewer Jaspal Singh
There’s much more to consider than just your specialty choice when it comes to a career! Medical student Charis Turner interviews Dr. David Morgenroth, PM&R physician-scientist and amputee rehabilitation specialist at the University of Washington, about essential categories that can help guide trainees in choosing a career that best fits them. We also touch on Dr. Morgenroth’s path to physiatry, amputee rehabilitation, and advice for PM&R residency applicants.
ThisisPhysiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by AAP's Medical Student Council (MSC).
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives-Understand the initial symptoms and management of ICH, SAH, AVM.-Correlate presenting symptoms in relation to neuroanatomy.-Appreciate the prognostic tools and risk factors for intracranial bleeds. Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Rebecca Greenspan and Dr. Kimberly FazioThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. James Begley and Dr. Juliet ZakelThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
Hear from Co-Host Edward Pingenot and Dr. Dorothy Tolchin, physiatrist and Director of Medical Student Education for the Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Department of PM&R. The discussion surrounds the existing disparities faced by persons with disabilities both in medicine and in society. Learn about why this is important and what medical students can do to promote a better world for persons with disabilities.Quick advice for medical students on how to advocate for persons with disabilities:“Be medical students! Be curious, ask questions. Here are some questions that we medical students can ask our preceptors to begin the conversation of promoting disability inclusivity in the clinical setting: Are there patients who use wheelchairs in this clinic? Are there wheelchair accessible entrances in this clinic? Do we have a wheelchair accessible scale here, and how might I find it?” - Dr. Dorothy Tolchinlisten to the full episode for more!
A Career Chat With Dr. Bryan Murtaugh: Academic Sports Medicine/NBA Team Doctor by Physiatry News
Hosted by Colette Piasecki-Masters, this interview with Dr. Marcalee Alexander focuses on an issue that affects all of us: the climate crisis. How is climate change affecting people with disabilities? What can we as medical trainees do about it? Dr. Alexander is a board-certified physiatrist specialized in spinal injury medicine, and she has also dedicated her career to raising awareness and action within the PM&R community about climate change. Check out this episode to learn more about Dr. Alexander's career path, what we should know about the changing climate, and most importantly, how you can get involved.
Credits: Charis Turner, Colette Piasecki-Masters
Description: Learn about Dr. Tom McNalley’s path to pediatric rehabilitation medicine and palliative care. Hosted by Charis Turner, we’ll talk about the day-to-day responsibilities of a peds rehab doctor, and the conditions he treats including cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. We also talk about how to cultivate humanness amidst medical training and with our patients, especially during vulnerable interactions such as grieving a patient or supporting a family through a difficult diagnosis.
Credits: Charis Turner, Colette Piasecki-Masters
Description: Co-hosts Colette Piasecki-Masters and Charis Turner introduce this year's season of Pocket Mentor. Interesting episodes, engaging guests, and high-yield information about residency are on the horizon for this year!
Credits: Marya Ghazzi, Vokay Addoh, Joshua Lewis
Description: This next episode of Research 101 reviews the components of a good case report, including everything from how to identify a compelling case, conveying the case's medical significance with a strong write up, and how to select the right journal for submission.
In this episode, the AAP Chair Council dives into the history of physiatry and how it shaped the field today.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives • Review insertional, resting, and exertional activity with needle EMG • Review abnormal spontaneous activity generated from muscle fiber or nerve • Review exertional activity parameters and abnormalities • Review recruitment patterns
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Jasmine Malhotra, MD; Rachel Reeves, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Melissa Mafiah, MD; Wendy Contreras, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
- Board Review Series Team
"Research 101" is a new podcast series from the RFC Research Subcommittee focused on high-yield topics for junior trainees. In this episode, our hosts will review the different types of research studies, pros/cons, and time commitments involved for each.
Credits: Irene Kalbian, Bradley Chi, Vokay Addoh, Joshua Lewis, Hye Chang Rhim
Special thanks to Dr Daniel Daneshvar for reviewing this episode!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives•Describe the physiology of pain following an amputationDiscuss skin health and treatment modalities following the amputation•Review management of phantom limb painCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Mike Hudock, DO; Amelia Ni, DOThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Prateek Grover, MD, PhD; John Metzler, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives• In this three part series, we will highlight an individual non-traumatic spinal cord injury case and discuss diagnosis and treatment. The final episode of our three part series will discuss rehab management in the setting of palliative care.Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Christa Nnoromele, MD; Kevin Vu, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Douglas J Sohn, MD; Ryan Solinsky, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives•In this three part series, we will highlight an individual non-traumatic spinal cord injury case and discuss diagnosis and treatment. This second episode will start with a new consult from the Emergency Department. Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Christa Nnoromele, MD; Kevin Vu, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Douglas J Sohn, MD; Ryan Solinsky, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
Relationship Between Patient-Specific Factors & Discharge Destination After COVID-19 Hospitalization by Physiatry News
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives•In this three part series, we will highlight an individual non-traumatic spinal cord injury case and discuss diagnosis and treatment. This first episode will be about a true case seen by the hosts of the podcast. Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Christa Nnoromele, MD; Kevin Vu, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Douglas J Sohn, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
Main Learning Objectives•Discuss 2 cases and subsequent findings that diagnose ulnar neuropathy•Describe common entrapment sites, potential pitfalls in the EMG study, ultrasound considerations, and normal variant anatomy when evaluating ulnar neuropathyCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Derek Day, MD; Min Chen, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Matthew Miller, MD; Eric Wisotzky, MD; This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning ObjectivesDiscuss 2 cases and subsequent findings that diagnose ulnar neuropathyDescribe common entrapment sites, potential pitfalls in the EMG study, ultrasound considerations, and normal variant anatomy when evaluating ulnar neuropathyCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Derek Day, MD; Min Chen, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Matthew Miller, MD; Eric Wisotzky, MD; This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives- Review the different types of spinal orthoses- Discuss the appropriate spinal orthosis for stable/unstable spines and scoliosis Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Burnham, DO; Logan Maag, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Russel Demicco, DO; Lynn Jedlicka, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives:•Describe possible medical and functional complications following a stroke: bladder/bowel dysfunction, seizures, aspiration pneumonia, spasticity, heterotopic ossification, emotional health, and sexual health•Review management options in regards to these various post-stroke complications Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Bryan Le, MD; Ashley Gurek, MDThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Yong-Tae Lee, MD; Shirley Shih, MDThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: * Discuss diagnostic approach to facial pain * Review concerning findings in craniofacial pain syndromes * Discuss management of headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, and temporomandibular joint syndromeCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Noushad Mamun, DO; Benjamin Gill, DO, MBAThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Maike Blaya, MD; Adnan Subei, DOThis podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives:- Describe the features and treatments for fibromyalgia and CRPS- Review the two types of CRPS, and the budapest criteria for diagnosing CRPSCredits: Episode was written and hosted by: Tejas Shah, MD; Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Alec CurtisThis episode was reviewed for accuracy by: David Lee, MD; Nicholas Madaffer, DO This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MDPlease send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • o Review common types of secondary bone tumors o Discuss pertinent imaging and additional work up for secondary bone tumors o Review physiatric management for patients with secondary bone tumors
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Subha Hanif, MD and Jessica Cheng, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Jessica Cheng, MD and Ying Guo, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: • Discuss various types of primary bone tumors found in the pediatric population • Describe the presentation for different primary bone tumors • Review Physiatric management for a patient following a primary bone tumor diagnosis
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Subha Hanif, MD and Jessica Cheng, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Jessica Cheng, MD and Ying Guo, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: - Describe key features in the initial diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity injuries - Discuss various pathologies of the elbow in adult and pediatric populations - Review the Mason Classification for radial head fractures
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD; Nicholas Tsitsilianos, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Charley Scott, MD; Kristian von Rickenbach, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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On this episode of Pocket Mentor, we sit down with Dr. Craig DiTommaso. He is a physiatry specialist in Texas and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2008.
What are disorders of consciousness (DOC)? How do physiatrists evaluate, prescribe therapy for, and care for patients with DOC? Listen get answers to these questions and more today!
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Main Learning Objectives: - Review lower extremity nerve and muscular anatomy - Describe two cases of lower extremity mononeuropathies and the differential diagnoses - Detail findings on EMG/NCS for lower extremity pathologies
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD; Parth Thakkar, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Charley Scott, MD; Akin Beckly, MD, MBA This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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This interview is with Margaret Turk, MD, Vice-chairman of the PM&R Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Co-Editor-and-Chief of the Disability and Health Journal. She showcases the versatility of a career in PM&R. As a pediatric rehabilitation specialist and long-term advocate for people with disabilities, Dr. Turk shares her insights on key topics like integrating disability education into medical curriculum and how to be an advocate for our patients on an individual and national level. This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Medical Student Council.
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Main Learning Objectives: - Review common pathologies seen in throwing athletes affecting the elbow - Develop a differential for medial and lateral elbow pain - Discuss physical exam maneuvers and identify anatomical landmarks pertinent to the elbow
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD; Nicholas Tsitsilianos, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Charley Scott, MD; Kristian von Rickenbach, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: - Review common pathologies seen in throwing athletes affecting the elbow - Develop a differential for medial and lateral elbow pain - Discuss physical exam maneuvers and identify anatomical landmarks pertinent to the elbow
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD; Nicholas Tsitsilianos, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Charley Scott, MD; Kristian von Rickenbach, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: - Describe disorders of consciousness and posturing - Describe acute management in TBI including ICP monitoring, brain herniation, VTE prophylaxis - Review the management of elevated ICP - Review the surgical indication and management of TBIs
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Joseph Tessler, DO, MS; Kari Rezac, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Lawrence Horn, MD; Rebecca Dutton, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning objectives: • Review types of muscle fibers and types of muscle contraction • Define aerobic exercise and physical activity guidelines from the US department of health and human services • Describe the various benefits of cardiovascular exercise, particularly with aging • Understand the physiologic effects of bedrest and immobility
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Christian Belisario, MD, MS; Katherine Caldwell, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Franklin Caldera, DO, MBA; Jason Pan, MD This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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This episode is hosted by Dr. Gregory Worsowicz, a Physiatrist and Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He discusses CMS-13 and advocacy with Dr. John Melvin, a Clinical Professor with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Main Learning objectives: - Gold standard treatment for lymphedema - Define carcinomatous myopathy vs carcinomatous neuropathy - Discuss how chemotherapy can result in functional impairments - Management of fibrosis as a late-radiation injury
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Harmandeep Grewal, DO; Kevin Nasre, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Meagan Smith, DO; Naomi Kaplan, MBBS This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning objectives: • Discuss recognition of “red flags” in back pain • Review goals of cancer rehabilitation • Discuss WHO stepwise approach to cancer pain • Note epidemiology of spinal malignancy
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Adam Rupp, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Megan Clark, MD; Naomi Kaplan, MBBS This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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This episode is a discussion surrounding a sports medicine physiatry with Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT.
Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio is the Director of Rehabilitation for UPMC International and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Ambrosio's research has the long-term goal of developing Regenerative Rehabilitation approaches to enhance skeletal muscle function with increasing age and in the setting of disease. Her laboratory uses murine and human models to investigate the underlying mechanisms by which targeted and specific mechanotransductive signals can be used to enhance donor and/or host stem cell functionality. Dr. Ambrosio's research has been supported by the NIH, the DOD, and the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Define Aphasia and Dysphagia • Describe ways to diagnose and treat dysphagia • Explain the four phases of swallowing • Classify types of aphasia
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Gill, DO, MBA & Kotomi Obayashi, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Joseph Burris, MD; Claire Finkel, MD; Sadie Gast, CCL-SLP; Ann Stoll, CCP-SLP This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common disorders of the hip and pelvis • Review common physical exam maneuvers for diagnosis • Describe treatment modalities for observed hip/pelvis pathologies
Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Gill, DO, MBA & Kotomi Obayashi, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Nicholas Madaffer, DO; Kathy Temperato, DO This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD
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Main Learning Objectives: • Review Osteochondritis Dissecans, Chondromalacia Patella, Popliteus Tendonitis, & ITB Syndrome • Discuss Functional Knee Anatomy
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Jake Tramutolo, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Benjamin Washburn, MD & Brian Toedebusch, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common etiologies for radiculopathy • Review basic spine anatomy • Discuss EDX findings in radiculopathy and limitations of the exam • Briefly recap H-reflex and F-waves • Sum up the muscles with dual innervation
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Chris Andriano, DO & Michael Pham, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Geoffrey K Seidel MD & Ryan Castoro, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common etiologies for the development of OA, RA, and JIA • Discuss common symptoms and imaging findings for each type of arthritis discussed • Review treatment options for OA, RA, and JIA
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Kevin Vu, MD & Preston Ooi, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Sasha Knowlton, MD & Dominique Vinh, MD, MBA This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Recap the basics about how ultrasound works • Differentiate which transducers are used for superficial structures vs deeper structures • Be able to describe echogenicity characteristics of tissue • Define anisotropy • Identify ultrasound imaging artifacts
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Peter Park, DO & Margaret Beckwith, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Nate Olafsen, MD and Michael Sookochoff, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Identify the various lung volumes and capacities and how they change in restrictive and obstructive lung disease • Discuss the components of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program • Review muscles of inspiration and expiration • Recap Fick equation, AVO2, and VO2 Max Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD & Margaret Beckwith, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Akin Beckley, MD, MBA and Kathryn Marlow, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate median nerve entrapment at Ligament of Struthers and/or bicipital aponeurosis (lacertus fibrosis) from Pronator Teres Syndrome • Review muscles innervated by AIN • Compare and contrast Martin Gruber anastomosis from Riche-Cannieu anastomosis Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Alan Stupnitsky, MD & Margaret Beckwith, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Dale Colorado, DO, MPH & Jeremy Hartman, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Be able to clinically diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) • Recognize electrodiagnostic abnormalities in CTS • Review contents of the carpal tunnel • Differentiate CTS from cervical radiculopathy Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Alan Stupnitsky, MD & Margaret Beckwith, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Dale Colorado, DO, MPH & Jeremy Hartman, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • How to treat plantar fasciitis • Learn about risk factors for Morton's neuroma • Review high yield toe disorders
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Stephen Luebbert, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Carl Giacchi, DO & Brian Toedebusch, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate and treat shins splints vs stress fracture • Be able to recognize relative energy deficiency in Sport (RED-S) • Review acute compartment syndrome vs chronic compartment syndrome • Rapid fire review of lower extremity innervation
Credits: This episode was written by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Annie Wingard This episode was hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Hannah Farmer, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Benjamin Washburn, MD & Carl Giacchi, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Discuss hand fractures • Differentiate trigger, mallet, and jersey finger • Review skier's thumb • Recall Dupuytren's and how to manage
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Stephen Luebbert, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Benjamin Washburn, MD; Casey "Annie" Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review radiation safety • Understand when particulate vs nonparticulate steroids are used • Explore caudal, interlaminar, and transforaminal epidural steroid injections • Discuss stellate ganglion blocks • Explore the basics of spinal cord stimulators
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Pete Park, DO & Margaret Beckwith, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Greg Decker, MD & Michael Sookochoff, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate stride length vs step length • Understand the stance phase and swing phase • Know when the center of gravity is the highest and lowest during the stance phase • Know which muscles are active at different phases and when the gluteus maximus is eccentrically activated • Review the determinates of gait
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Alethea Appavu, DO; Lane Lagattuta, DO; Malcolm Moses-Hampton, MD; & Salman Aljilani, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Max Fitzgerald MD & Ravi Kasi MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
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In Episode 2, we sit down to have a discussion with Dr. Kenneth Mautner, a sports medicine physician from Emory University. We dive into the use of orthobiologics in his practice of sports medicine and discussions about the future of regenerative medicine.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common risk factors for cardiac disease • Understand NYHA Classifications and apply to sample cases • Review epidemiological data about the prevalence and incidence of common cardiac conditions • Discuss exercise physiology and how it relates to cardiac tissue and oxygen consumption • Write a thorough exercise prescription for your cardiac patients and for healthy individuals • Understand target heart rate during exercise training and the multiple methods to best estimate and calculate a patient's exertion and HR
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Jina Libby, DO and David Weinfeld, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Ralph Wang, MD and Benjamin Bruinsma, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Recall how to manage and treat autonomic dysreflexia • Review the stages of pressure ulcers and discuss prevention • Learn about sexual function in SCI
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Cliff Kissling, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Thomas Kiser, MD & Casey "Annie" Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Review common complications of SCI such as venous thromboembolisms, heterotopic ossification and pulmonary and cardiac issues
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Hannah Farmer, DO & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Katherine Edwards, MD & Casey "Annie" Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Review spine anatomy and tracts • Differentiate impairment, disability, and handicap • Review common incomplete spinal cord syndromes • Recap UMN vs LMN bowel and bladder
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Cliff Kissling, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Casey "Annie" Sevy, DO and Melissa Kirk, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Discuss spinal stenosis with myelopathy • Discuss central cord syndrome • Review high yield ISNCSCI exam findings • Recap high yield SCI etiology facts
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Hannah Farmer, DO; Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Melissa Kirk, MD; Casey "Annie" Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. This is a comprehensive, special edition episode on NCS!
Main Learning Objectives: • Review your SNAPs and CMAPS • Differentiate F waves from A waves (They sounds similar but are very different!) • Nail down the details about the blink reflex and the direct facial nerve study • Test your knowledge about the H reflex.
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Chris Andriano, DO and Michael Pham, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Geoffrey K Seidel MD, Ryan Castoro, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
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Main Learning Objectives: • Understand basic anatomy and physiology of the peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction • Review classification systems for nerve and muscle fibers • Understand classification systems for nerve injury and the associated pathology • Develop a general sense of prognosis based on type of nerve injury
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Sarah Smith, MD and Kayli Gimarc, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Kathleen Burgess, MD, MS & Ian Logan, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
In our inaugural episode we sat down with Dr. Michael Bonniger, a leader in the field of regenerative medicine. Our topics range broadly in this discussion from responsible advancements, include mentorship, what it means to be a physician scientist, and how to get more involved in the field.
"Hospital Administration Part Two: Why Should Physiatrists Consider Going Into Administration?"
Speakers: Dr. Mohammad Agha and Dr. Victoria Whitehair
Timestamps: :44 Why did Dr. Agha go into Hospital Administration? 5:20 Why did Dr. Whitehair go into Hospital Administration? What decisions has she made and why has she made them? 7:35 What decisions has Dr. Agha made as an Administrator and why has he made them? 10:45 What else do Drs. Agha and Whitehair like about Hospital Administration? 22:05 How do you get where you want to go? Any career planning advice? 34:20 Degrees, and do you need one?
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review clinical features and diagnoses of the rheumatologic diseases SLE, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Christian Belisario, DO, MS and Katherine M Caldwell, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Jason Pan, MD and Frank Caldera, DO, MBA This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review basic anatomy of nerve roots, facet joints, and discs • Discuss common presentations of pain syndromes associated with radiculopathy, lumbar spinal stenosis, facet disease, and degenerative disc disease
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Austin Marcolina, DO and Cindy Tiu, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Kavita Trivedi, DO and Chaitanya Konda, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review pain signaling • Discuss an overview of chronic pelvic pain • Differentiate primary from secondary headaches • Review abortive vs preventive migraine medications
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Steve Luebbert, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Ebby Varghese, MD & Jay Miller, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review high yield pearls about opioids and acetaminophen • Discuss MOA of NSAIDs • Discuss MOA of capsaicin • Review common adverse effects of steroids • Learn about the different types of pain • Explore treatment options for fibromyalgia
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Rafid Rahman, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Nick Madaffer, DO; Ebby Varghese, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Identify nerves and muscles involved in scapular winging • Review humeral and clavicular fractures • Discuss deltoid avulsions and strains
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Christian Van Doren, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Benjamin Washburn, MD; Annie Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate achilles tendonosis vs achilles tear • Identify dancer's tendonitis and the knot of Henry • Review the contents of the tarsal tunnel • Rationale for avoiding steroid injections in certain parts of the foot
Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Keith Polston, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Carl Giacchi, DO; Kathy Temperato, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
The speakers in our latest Physiatry Perspectives podcast are Dr. Mohammad Agha and Dr. Victoria Whitehair.
As we look into hospital administration, here are timestamps marking important questions during this episode:
1:04- Why does hospital administration matter? 3:15- Who are hospital administrators and what kind of roles do they have? 7:50- What do organization models look like? 10:33- Tips for learning/ navigating organization model. 13:25- Command Centers 16:02- Reasons administrators get paid so much 22:37- What does good leadership look like? 26:49- Is it a sign of a bad organization or bad leadership if you’re hearing a lot of “no’s”?
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review ankle sprain etiology, grading severity, and management • Discuss the most commonly injured ligaments in ankle sprains • Understand importance of ruling out associated injuries such as Maisonneuve fractures • Explore the most common tendonpathies at the ankle
Credits: This episode was written by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Liga Kreitner, MD This episode was recorded and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA &Taylor Colon, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Benjamin Washburn, MD & Casey “Annie” Sevy, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review definition of mild TBI • Be able to list common signs and symptoms that may accompany mild TBI • Understand when to use SCAT5 vs ACE • Recap return to play guidelines • Understand significance of Second Impact Syndrome
Credits: This episode was written and recorded by: Jospeh Tessler, MD & Kari Rezac, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Rebecca Dutton, MD & Lawrence Horn, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
Chair Council Series: The History of PM&R with Dr. Sara Cuccurullo and Dr. Elizabeth Sandel by Physiatry News
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Discuss common causes of shoulder pain and/or weakness such as progression of rotator cuff tears, glenoid labrum tears, glenohumeral instability, and AC joint separation • Review classification of shoulder separation • Review causes and management of shoulder instability
Credits: This episode was written and recorded by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Stephen Luebbert, MD This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Casey “Annie” Sevy, DO and Carl Giacchi, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
In this Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Jared Astro, DO interviews guest authors Micheal Robinson, PhD and Heather MacKenzie, MD. The group discusses key findings in the published article “Two Symptoms to Triage Acute Concussions: Using Decision Tree Modeling to Predict Prolonged Recovery Following Concussion.” The objective was to examine the 22 variables from the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool’s 5th Edition (SCAT5) Symptom Evaluation using a decision tree analysis to identify those most likely to predict prolonged recovery following sport-related concussion. You can read the full article in AJPM&R: Two Symptoms to Triage Acute Concussions: Using Decision Tre... : American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (lww.com)
Get an international perspective on extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSWT) and current research from Drs. Francisco Bentz-Brugal, MD and Marcos Henriquez, MD, from the Rehabilitek Institute in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Dr. Bentz-Brugal is the Medical Director of Rehabilitek, Medical Director of the Dominican Republic National Football Team, and Medical Advisor for the Dominican Soccer League. Dr. Henriquez is a Medical & Research Assistant at Rehabilitek, Head Team Doctor of the Dominican Republic National Football Team, and Member of Medical Commission of the Dominican Soccer League. Hosted by Barbara Kozminski, MD.
Listen to the high-yield Program Director Roundtable, recorded at the AAP/ISPRM 2020 conference in Orlando, Florida. In this podcast, PM&R Program Directors talk about the application process, interview best practices, and how to succeed in the PM&R match.
In the seventh episode of our Words of Wellness series, learn how to build a wellness program from the ground up. We dive into what former Spaulding Wellness Chief Dr. Alex Gundersen has to say on how their program supports resident wellness. For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com if you have a podcast topic you’d like the AAP to consider.
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review several common anterior knee pathologies • Discuss pathophysiology and treatment of patellar tendinopathy • Practice diagnosing and managing patellofemoral pain syndrome
Credits: This episode was written and recorded by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Kotomi Obayashi, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Casey “Annie” Sevy, DO and Carl Giacchi, DO This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review tone vs spasticity • Review Modified Ashworth Scale and Tardieu Scale • Learn about utility of Penn Spasm Frequency Scale • Discuss when to treat spasticity and learn about complications • Learn non-pharmacologic treatment options for spasticity • Review high yield points about botulinum toxin, phenol, and ethyl alcohol • Differentiate chemodenervation vs neurolysis Articles mentioned in this podcast: • Hippotherapy
Credits: This episode was written and recorded by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Sindhu Jacob, MD and Jonathan Tiu, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
Main Learning Objectives: • Review diagnosis and management of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis • Discuss imaging of the wrist • Discuss pathophysiology and management of scaphoid fractures • Review wrist fractures Articles mentioned in this podcast: • Finkelstein/Eichhoff testing • SWIFFT Trial
Credits: This episode was written and recorded by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Jake Tramutolo, DO This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Brian Toedebusch, MD and Benjamin Washburn, MD This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!
In the sixth episode of our Words of Wellness series, Tracey Isidro, MD interviews Sara Cuccurullo, MD, Chair, Residency Program Director, Medical Director & VP at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. She shares how she supported her colleagues through creative wellness initiatives and how leaders can implement strategies to value trainees and faculty.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode is hosted by Austin Marcolina, DO and Micheal Murphy, MD. The objective of this episode is to learn about lumbar spinal stenosis and bony disorders of the spine through different case examples. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. The hosts of this episode, Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Taylor Colon, DO, both attend the University of Missouri. The objective of this episode is to learn about injuries related to knee Ligaments and menisci. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.
The Road to Chair: Interview with David Gater, MD Listen to the 9th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Armando Alvarez, MD interviews David Gater, MD, PhD, Chair of PM&R at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer of Rehabilitation at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/Jackson Memorial. Dr. Gater gives insights into being a first-generation medical student, pursuing PM&R and academic medicine as a career, the challenges of opening a brand-new state of the art rehabilitation building during the pandemic, the importance of mentorship, the traits necessary to lead a department, and more.
This podcast is a high-yield study aid as you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams. The objective of this podcast review pediatric orthopedics issues in physiatry. Hosts Emily Kivlehan, MD and Stephanie DeLuca, MD walk us through three cases and follow up multiple-choice questions. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.
In this episode, Benjamin Gill, MD interviews Michael Khadavi, MD, a triple board-certified physiatrist in Kansas City, and Brittany Moore, MD, a physiatrist at APEX Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. They discuss the day-to-day life of a sports medicine practice, the benefits of staying involved in academic medicine, tips for residents looking to specialize in sports medicine, and much more.
In this episode, Benjamin Gill, MD interviews Michael Khadavi, MD, a triple board-certified physiatrist in Kansas City, and Brittany Moore, MD, a physiatrist at APEX Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. They discuss the day-to-day life of a sports medicine practice, the benefits of staying involved in academic medicine, tips for residents looking to specialize in sports medicine, and much more.
In this episode, Benjamin Gill, MD interviews Michael Khadavi, MD, a triple board-certified physiatrist in Kansas City, and Brittany Moore, MD, a physiatrist at APEX Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. They discuss the day-to-day life of a sports medicine practice, the benefits of staying involved in academic medicine, tips for residents looking to specialize in sports medicine, and much more.
In our latest Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Robert Maldonado, MD, interviews Ashley Sanchez, MD, an incoming PM&R Resident at Northwestern University/ Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. They discuss her recent research that evaluates the presence of diversity and inclusion promotion amongst United States (US) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency program websites.
You can read the full article in AJPM&R: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/9000/Evaluation_of_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Presence.97769.aspx.
This podcast is a high-yield study aid as you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams.
The objective of this podcast is to provide a review on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of epicondylitis; review etiologies of olecranon bursitis; and discuss elbow dislocation and associated injuries. This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Stephen Luebbert, MD. It has been reviewed for accuracy by Casey Sevy, DO and Carl Giacchi, DO. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.
Want to know how leaders can also be wellness champions? In the fifth episode of our Words of Wellness series, Tracey Isidro, MD interviews Adam Stein, MD, the recent past president of the AAP and the PM&R Chair at Zucker School of Medicine and Northwell Health. He shares his institutional and departmental wellness initiatives. Take a listen to find out some ideas that your program can do to value physician wellness.
Listen to the 8th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Evan Zeldin, MD, Resident Physician at East Carolina University, interviews Clinton Faulk, MD, Chair of PM&R, Residency Program Director and Professor at East Carolina University. Dr. Faulk gives insights into his decision to pursue PM&R and academic medicine as a career, how he prepared for leadership roles, his experience as Chair, and more.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. The objective of this episode is to review presentation, risk factors, and management of traumatic hip fractures as well as discuss presentation and management of femoral neck stress fractures. This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Stephen Luebbert, MD. It has been reviewed for accuracy by Claire Finkel, MD and Brian Toedebusch, MD.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Chairs Council (www.physiatry.org/ChairCouncil). In this episode, David Steinberg, MD, MMM, Chief of PM&R at the University of Utah, interviews Greg Worsowicz, MD, MBA, Chair of PM&R at the University of Missouri. They discuss the business of medicine, including contracting, fee schedules, practical skills for new physiatrists, pre-authorization, and much more.
In our latest Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Kevin Cipriano, MD, interviews Nitin Jain, MD, MSPH, Vice Chair and Professor of PM&R and Chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. They discuss his recent research that explores factors associated with the presence of rotator cuff tears in a cohort of patients with shoulder pain.
You can read the full article in AJPM&R: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/9000/Factors_Associated_With_Symptomatic_Rotator_Cuff.97779.aspx
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc and reviewed for accuracy by physiotherapist Tracie Down of Ontario, Canada and physiatrist David Ruggles, MD of Queens University. The objective of this episode is to learn about when and how to prescribe canes, crutches, and walkers and determine which one best fit your patients' needs.
Feedback is an important part of any academic training pathway. Learn to differentiate between feedback and assessment, describe the optimal settings and ground rules for giving effective feedback, and to facilitate successful feedback conversations. This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Education Committee and hosted by Michael Mallow, MD and Leslie Rydberg, MD.
Get insight, inspiration and key advice for establishing a research career! In this podcast, Barbara Kozminski, MD, PM&R Resident Physician at the University of Washington, interviews Thiru Annaswamy, MD, PM&R Section Chief at the VA North Texas Health Care System/Dallas VA Medical Center and Professor of PM&R at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He shares why and how he started to pursue research after medical school in India, his interesting introduction to PM&R through research, and tips in establishing a strong research career.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Kayli Gimarc, MD and Sarah Smith, MD and reviewed for accuracy by attendings Nick Freeman, DO and Ny-Ying Lam, MD. You will learn about the Rule of 5 as it pertains to the brainstem, the Rule of 12 as it pertains to the midline, the Rule of M and S as they relate to tracts in the midline and lateral pathways, differentiate Lateral medullary syndrome from medial medullary syndrome, and identify Weber Syndrome, Millard Gubler Syndrome, and Raymond Foville Syndrome.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written, hosted and reviewed for accuracy by Emily Kivlehan, MD and Rebecca Siegel, MD. The objective of this episode is to improve knowledge of important pediatric milestones.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a new podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Kayli Gimarc, MD and Sarah Smith, MD, and reviewed for accuracy by Attendings Lesley Abraham, MD and Cherry Junn, MD. The objective of this episode is to improve knowledge of anterior circulation blood flow, risk factors for stroke, and how strokes in this region can present.
To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a new series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.
The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Micheal Murphy, MD and Austin Marcolina, MD, and reviewed for accuracy by Attendings Brad Schuessler, MD and Michael Carroll, MD. The objective of this episode is to improve knowledge of opioid pharmacology related to mechanism of action, receptor selectivity, conversion factors and side effects.
The creator of the Pocket Mentor podcast series, Barbara Kozminski, MD, shares a wealth of wisdom for medical students after years of interviewing some of the leading program directors and physiatrists in the field. Whether you want to become the strongest physiatry residency applicant possible or just learn more about PM&R, this is one episode that you will not want to miss! This episode is hosted by Edward Pingenot, a medical student at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and your new Pocket Mentor host.
In our latest Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Katherine DeGraaff, DO, interviews Priya Bolikal, MD, Attending Physician at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati. They discuss his recent research that explores biopsychosocial factors associated with an increased risk of attention problems after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children. These findings will better help you screen appropriately and provide interventions when possible.
You can read the full article in AJPM&R: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=9000&issue=00000&article=97814&type=Abstract
In the fourth episode of our Words of Wellness series, Tracey Isidro, MD (Resident Physician at Baylor College of Medicine) interviews Aaron Yang, MD (Associate Residency Program Director at Vanderbilt University) about how he prioritizes wellness and work-life balance while being a physician, educator, husband and parent of three young girls.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's RFC Well-Being Subcommittee.
In this podcast, Micheal Murphy, MD, Resident Physician at the University of Kansas, interviews McCasey Smith, MD, Director of the Musculoskeletal/ Spine Fellowship Program and Medical Director of Spine Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Smith sheds light on why he went into MSK/ Spine as a focus, his day-to-day practice, how COVID-19 has affected MSK/ Spine care, and tips for interviewing for fellowship.
In our latest Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Richard Zorowitz, MD, interviews Sheng Li, MD, PhD, Professor of PM&R and Director of the Neurorehabilitation Research Laboratory at McGovern Medical School at UT Health. They discuss his recent research that explores the time course of onset and peak effects of phenol neurolysis.
You can read the full article in AJPM&R: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=9000&issue=00000&article=97899&type=Abstract
This podcast, designed for PM&R Program Coordinators and Program Directors, is brought to you by the AAP's Program Coordinators Council (www.physiatry.org/ProgramCoordinators). This recruitment and interview season is uncharted, so we created this podcast to help residencies adapt and succeed. Cindy Volack (NewYork-Presbyterian) interviews Sara Brown (UPMC) on the importance of residency programs using social media in the time of COVID-19, how to choose your social media platform, how to structure your content team, what content to post, overcoming institutional barriers and more. They also discuss how you can use social media to plan and spur interest in virtual recruitment events.
In the third episode of our Words of Wellness series, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD (Chair of PM&R at UT San Antonio) and Allison Schroeder, MD (Fellow at the Mayo Clinic) discuss the current state of burnout in PM&R, resources and initiatives to increase wellness and more.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's RFC Well-Being Subcommittee.
Listen to the 7th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Former Chair of the RFC, interviews Joel Press, MD, Physiatrist-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Press shares his journey from choosing medicine to becoming a Chair and gives insights on his celebrated career, including helping to create the field of sports medicine.
This month's Journal Club podcast dives deeper into a COVID-19 article published in AJPM&R's September 2020 issue. Our host Eric Wistozky, MD, joined by Dain Thorpe, MD, interviews Tina Wang, MD, Assistant Professor of PM&R at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA.
Dr. Wang offers recommendations to bring PM&R perspectives and interventions to the multidisciplinary treatment of COVID-19, particularly in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation. You can read the full article, published in AJPM&R, here: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Fulltext/2020/09000/Physical_Medicine_and_Rehabilitation_and_Pulmonary.1.aspx.
Paul Winston, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of the University of British Columbia and President of the Canadian Association of PM&R, summarizes fundamental spasticity concepts, including what spasticity is, how it is assessed, its complications, and its management.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Medical Student Council.
In this podcast, Barbara Kozminski, MD interviews Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, Clinician-Scientist in Sports Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Assistant Professor in PM&R at Northwestern University, and member of the AAP's Board of Trustees and Research Committee. Dr. Jayabalan shares his path to becoming a successful researcher. He also gives insights into the AAP's RMSTP, insights on his big projects, common mistakes you can avoid in research, and more.
Listen to the 6th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Allison Schroeder, MD, Former Member of the RFC, interviews Joel DeLisa, MD, Professor and Chair Emeritus of PM&R at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Founding Director of the Kessler Foundation Research Center, renowned author and researcher, Past President of the AAP and ISPRM, and much more. Dr. DeLisa shares his journey from choosing a career in medicine to becoming a Department Chair, as well as insights into his service in the Army, publishing important textbooks, preparing to become Chair, expanding Rutgers' research arm, and more.
A very timely and important article for all PM&R professionals is here. Our host Eric Wistozky, MD, joined by Michael Farrell, MD, interviews Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY.
Dr. Oh-Park describes the anticipated rehabilitation demands and the strategies to meet the needs of the COVID-19 population. You can read her full article, published in AJPM&R, here: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/2020/07000/The_War_on_COVID_19_Pandemic__Role_of.2.aspx.
R. Lee Kirby, MD, Professor of PM&R and head of the Wheelchair Research Team at Dalhousie University, shares fundamental concepts that medical students can apply when providing care to patients who use wheelchairs. Topics in this episode include: history and examination, overcoming physical barriers in the clinical environment, and common injuries associated with wheelchair use.
Check out wheelchairskillsprogram.ca to learn more about the Wheelchair Skills Program.
In this podcast, Neal Rakesh, MD interviews Michael O'Dell, MD, Chief of Clinical Services and Attending Physiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Get insights into his academic career that led him to his numerous contributions to the field. You will also hear what it was like to help start the field of AIDS rehabilitation, how PM&R fit into the creation of new fields, and a behind-the-scenes look at the AAP's Program for Academic Leadership (PAL). Finally, they touch on some of his failures and how he worked through them, and advice to others to navigate through similar challenges.
Quinn Capers IV, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Capers has also led workshops that have collectively trained over 1,000 physicians and healthcare providers in strategies to reduce implicit bias. His recent study on implicit bias is the first to document the presence and extent of unconscious racial bias in medical school admissions.
Dr. Capers was a keynote speaker at the AAP's 2020 Annual Meeting. Allison Schroeder, MD, caught up with Dr. Capers (@DrQuinnCapers4) after his presentation to learn more about the definition of implicit (unconscious) bias and how it can influence our behavior. Implicit biases affect not only how we treat our patients, but also how we select applicants for admissions into medical schools and residency. He offers research-proven advice on how we can overcome our implicit biases.
Ever wonder why PM&R was ranked third highest for physician burnout? Want to know what we can do about this at an institutional and personal level? Listen to Dr. Gerard Francisco, a past AAP President, current CMO at TIRR Memorial Hermann, and co-author of the ABPM&R study on burnout in physiatrists, share his thoughts.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Resident/ Fellow Council Well-being Subcommittee!
Listen to the newest episode of the AJPM&R Journal Club podcast. Our host Eric Wistozky, MD, joined by Suzanne Groah, MD, interviews Andréane Richard-Denis, MD of the University of Montréal on her study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: “The functional impact of the absence of a bulbocavernosus reflex in the postoperative period following a motor-complete traumatic spinal cord injury.”
Find the full study here: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/9000/The_functional_impact_of_the_absence_of_a.98072.aspx
Dr. Carolyn Kinney of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) spoke at the AAP / ISPRM 2020 meeting at the session "Demystifying the Boards." In this podcast, we discussed content covered in this session including changes to Part 2 of the board examination. Additionally, we explore accommodations that ABPMR has made for those with lapses in training or those in need of special accommodations during the board examinations and other changes that have been made in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
This episode is part three of a three-part series that includes interviews with Canadian physiatrists and physiatry residents. In this episode, they share thoughts on the importance of research, describe some of their research interests and projects, comment on how research affects their clinical practice, and suggest future directions for PM&R.
This episode is part two of a three-part series that includes interviews with Canadian physiatrists and residents. In this episode, they share how they discovered PM&R and how they define the specialty. The second half of the episode includes comments from physiatrists on an assortment of topics including intrathecal baclofen, involvement in professional PM&R organizations, and comparing practice environments in the US and Canada.
This episode is part one of a three-part series that includes interviews with Canadian physiatrists and residents. In this episode, they share their experiences and advice for medical students on topics including choosing a specialty, having successful elective experiences, selecting residency programs, and planning the early stages of a career. Specific topics can be found at the times noted below. Part 1: General advice for medical students (1:48 – 18:35) Part 2: Residency and fellowship programs (18:36 – 30:54) Part 3: Mentors (30:55- 34:54) Part 4: Early career advice and experiences (34:55 – 48:04) Part 5: Acquiring new skills after residency, POCUS, and wellness (48:05 – 52:41)
Learn what it's like to transition from Private Practice to Academic Medicine from two physiatrists (Barton Huddleston, MD and Ross Whitacre, MD) who have made the move. Hear their personal experience and unexpected challenges as they transitioned, as well as key differences between private practice and academia. They discuss their decision-making process about the transition, closing your private practice and communicating relevant information with your patients.
If you have ever considered a move from private practice to academic medicine, this podcast (brought to you by the AAP's Education Committee) is for you.
Hear the latest on challenges and opportunities for the disability community in the United States and internationally, including issues related to medical school application and attendance.
Brought to you by the AAP's Education Committee!
Introducing a new podcast series dedicated to physician wellness, brought to you by the AAP’s Resident/ Fellow Council Well-being Subcommittee!
Get resources and inspiration to intentionally practice wellness and encourage your peers to live a more balanced life. In this first podcast, members of the subcommittee share recent wellness activities that they have participated in within their PM&R departments – from comedy outings to exercises classes to meditation and much more.
Find even more wellness tips and resources at www.physiatry.org/PhysicianWellness.
The next episode of the AJPM&R Journal Club podcast is here! Our host Eric Wistozky, MD, joined by Marla Petriello, DO, interviews Robert Irwin, MD on his study published in an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: “Effects of Home Exercises on Shoulder Pain and Pathology in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Control Trial.” Learn more about if a 12-week exercise program will reduce pain over their lifetime and change quantitative ultrasound techniques.
Find the full study here: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/publishahead/Effects_of_Home_Exercises_on_Shoulder_Pain_and.98096.aspx.
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you the next episode of Pocket Mentor, a forum for trainees to get to know leading PM&R physicians and navigate a fulfilling career in the field. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski, MD interviews Jennifer Zumsteg, MD, PM&R Residency Program Director, TBI Rehabilitation Medical Director, and BIM Fellowship Program Co-Director at the University of Washington. Learn how she discovered physiatry, how to prepare for applications and interviews, and more.
You can follow the AAP's Medical Student Council on Twitter at AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at AAPhysiatryMSC.
To access the book Dr. Zumsteg referenced in the interview, visit https://www.amazon.com/How-Choose-Medical-Specialty-Sixth/dp/0997911506/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_0/144-9409268-5758529.
Listen to the 5th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Chair of the RFC, interviews Carmen Terzic, MD, PhD, Department Chair and Professor of PM&R at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Dr. Terzic shares her journey from choosing a career in medicine to becoming a Department Chair, as well as insights and tips on getting into research, advancing in your career, and much more.
Listen to the 4th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Chair of the RFC, interviews Pablo Celnik, MD, Department Chair of PM&R at Johns Hopkins University, Professor of PM&R, Neurology and Neuroscience, Physiatrist-in-Chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Member-at-Large on the AAP's Board of Trustees. Dr. Celnik shares his journey from choosing a career in medicine and PM&R to becoming a Chair, as well as insights and tips on developing a research career, research funding, reputation management, being engaged, and more.
For more information on Dr. Celnik's and Johns Hopkins' research endeavors, visit: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical_medicine_rehabilitation/research
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you the next episode of Pocket Mentor, a forum for trainees to get to know leading PM&R physicians and navigate a fulfilling career in the field. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski, MD interviews Joel Frontera, MD, PM&R Residency Program Director, Vice Chair of Education and Assistant Professor at UT Health McGovern Medical School. Learn how he discovered physiatry, ways to stand out in the application process, how to prepare for an interview, and more.
You can follow the AAP's Medical Student Council on Twitter at AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at AAPhysiatryMSC.
The AJPM&R Journal Club podcast is back! Our host Eric Wistozky, MD, joined by Emma Nally, MD, interviews Heather Baer, MD on her study being published in the January issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: “Use of the electrodiagnostic entrustable professional activity for competency assessment in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation training programs.” Learn more about PM&R’s entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and observable practice areas (OPAs) and how you can use these tools in education and patient care.
Read the abstract from the study:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31464758
Listen to the 3rd episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Chair of the RFC, interviews Sara Cuccurullo, MD, Chair and Residency Program Director at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/ JFK Medical Center and Vice Chair of the AAP’s Chair Council. Dr. Cuccurullo shares her journey from choosing a career in medicine and PM&R to becoming a Chair, as well as insights and tips into work ethic, publishing, women in leadership, getting involved in PM&R societies, and more.
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you Pocket Mentor, a forum for trainees to get to know leading PM&R physicians and navigate a fulfilling career in the field. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski, MD interviews Miguel Escalon, MD, PM&R Residency Program Director and Director of Critical Care Rehabilitation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Learn how he discovered physiatry, tips for standing out in your application and interview, possible career paths, and more.
You can follow the AAP's Medical Student Council on Twitter at AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at AAPhysiatryMSC.
This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Chair Council! Hear from Diana Braza, MD, Department Chair at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and James McDeavitt, MD, SVP & Dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine. They will help you be a better manager and leader with tips on transitioning into leadership positions, skills to develop that will support your career trajectory, relationship-building with your staff, having difficult conversations, collaborating with HR, interviewing and more.
Application season is here for your dream PM&R residency, and we want to help you succeed! In this second part of choosing a PM&R residency program, PM&R Program Directors share their perspectives on the residency match process. You'll hear from Nicholas Ketchum, MD, Dixie Aragaki, MD and Miguel Escalon, MD on tips and tricks for making your application and interview stand out.
Application season is here for your dream PM&R residency, and we want to help you succeed! In this first of two episodes, current PM&R residents Allison Schroeder, MD, Amy Unwin, MD and Jonathan Ramin, DO share their pearls and pitfalls of the application and interview process.
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you Pocket Mentor, a forum for medical students to get to know leading PM&R physicians. In this episode, Collin Byrne interviews Agnes Chmiel, MD, PM&R Residency Program Director at McMaster University and Medical Director for the Inpatient Spinal Cord injury Program at the Regional Rehabilitation Centre. Learn how she balances her duties, tips for choosing a residency program, the application process, and more.
You can follow the AAP's Medical Student Council on Twitter at AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at AAPhysiatryMSC.
We are proud to bring you the 2nd episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Chair of the RFC, interviews David J. (DJ) Kennedy, MD, Chair and Professor of PM&R at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Kennedy shares his journey from choosing PM&R as a career to becoming a Chair, as well as tips for trainees and early-career physiatrists.
If you're a medical student thinking about entering into physiatry, this episode is a must listen! Our Pocket Mentor host Barbara Kozminski, MD brings to you a session at Physiatry '19, the AAP's Annual Meeting, called "Success in the PM&R Match: Roundtables with Residency Directors". The residency program directors you will hear from are Monica Rho, MD (Northwestern University/ Shirley Ryab AbilityLab), Anne Felicia Ambrose, MD (Burke Rehabilitation Hospital), Joel Frontera, MD (McGovern Medical School at UTHealth) and Miguel Escalon, MD (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai). You will hear advice on choosing PM&R as your specialty, becoming a competitive applicant, away rotations, crafting a standout application, and more.
Dr. Eric Wisotzky interviews Dr. Sara Cuccurullo (Chair, Professor and Residency Program Director at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Medical Director at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute) and Dr. Talya Fleming (Medical Director of the Stroke Recovery/Aftercare Program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute) on their recent study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dive deep into their investigation into the "Impact of a Stroke Recovery Program Integrating Modified Cardiac Rehabilitation on All-cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Performance and Functional Performance."
Read the full study: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/publishahead/Impact_of_a_Stroke_Recovery_Program_Integrating.98241.aspx
David Morgenroth, MD is an Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, Chair of the AAP's Research Committee, and serves on the Advisory Board for the AAP's Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP). In this interview, shares how he found a path to and passion for being a physician-scientist. He also offers tips for physicians eager to get more involved in research. He is interviewed by Neal Rakesh, MD, Chair of the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC).
Drs. Eric Wisotzky and Laura Malmut interview Dr. Benjamin Mentiplay, a Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science and a Research Fellow within the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They discuss his recent study, Gait Velocity and Joint Power Generation After Stroke: Contribution of Strength and Balance, which was published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to assess the degree to which isometric strength of multiple lower limb muscle groups and balance is associated with gait velocity and joint power generation during gait after stroke. Dr. Mentiplay and fellow researchers found that ankle plantarflexor and hip flexor strength had the largest contribution to gait velocity.
Chris Garrison, MD, MBA interviews Michael Boninger, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research in PM&R at UPMC, on his career path to department chair, how he manages stress and work/life balance, identifying quality improvement (QI) projects, using QI projects to advance your career, and more.
In this episode, Barbara Kozminski, MD brings to you a session at Physiatry '19, the AAP's Annual Meeting, called "How to Be Successful on a PM&R Elective: Tackling the Rehab Assessment & Plan". The session presenters you will hear are Dr. Glendaliz Bosques, Associate Professor at UT Health/ TIRR Memorial Hermann/ McGovern Medical School, and Justin Schappell, MD, an incoming Resident at Mayo Clinic. You will also hear from medical student participants of Physiatry '19, who share their insights on the conference, sessions and PM&R interest.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
International Classification of Function: www.who.int/classifications/icf/en Glasgow Coma Scale: www.glasgowcomascale.org ISNCSCI Exam: www.isncscialgorithm.com ASIA Scale: www.asia-spinalinjury.org/learning
Drs. Marissa Pavlinich and Danielle Perret Karimi were the lead authors of this AAP position statement. In it, they make a case for more research into non-pharmacological pain interventions and more funding for physiatry residency programs. Their position statement is published in the November 2018 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Hear Drs. Pavlinich and Perret Karimi discuss their findings with the AAP's Journal Club podcast host, Dr. Eric Wisotzky.
The AAP's Medical Student Council (MSC) brings you Pocket Mentor, a forum for medical students to get to know leading and up-and-coming PM&R physicians. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski, MD interviews Bryan Le, Past Chair of the MSC and an MS 4 at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University.
You can learn more about the Medical Student Council at www.physiatry.org/medicalstudents. The council is also on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AAPhysiatryMSC. This episode features music by Bryan Le.
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you Pocket Mentor, a forum for medical students to get to know leading PM&R physicians. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski interviews William Niehaus, MD, an Assistant Professor of PM&R at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
You can follow Dr. Niehaus on Twitter at NHausMD. Our council is also on Twitter at AAPhysiatry_MSC and on Facebook at AAPhysiatryMSC. The article we mentioned about social media in rehab medicine titled, "Should We be Social in Rehab?" by Neal Rakesh, MD, Vice Chair of the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council, can be found here: www.physiatry.org/PhysiatryForward. Our episode features music by MSC Chair, Bryan Le, and Podington Bear.
Welcome to The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this inaugural episode, Neal Rakesh, MD, Vice Chair of the RFC, interviews Joel Stein, MD, Physiatrist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Professor and Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine at Columbia University, and Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Stein shares his journey to Chair and tips for trainees and early-career physiatrists.
The AAP's Medical Student Council brings you Pocket Mentor, a forum for medical students to get to know leading PM&R physicians. In this episode, Barbara Kozminski interviews Jeffrey Brault, DO, a physiatrist at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Brault discusses his career and offers advice to students.
Drs. Eric Wisotzky and Erika Gosai interview Dr. Andréane Richard-Denis, a clinician-scientist working at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre in Quebec, Canada. They discuss a recent study she co-authored, Relationships between Specific Functional Abilities and Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, which was published in the August 2018 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between specific functional abilities assessed from the 3rd version of the Spinal Cord Injury Measure (SCIM), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following a traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI).
Dr. Lyn Weiss, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Chair at Nassau University Medical Center, interviews Dr. Andrea Cheville, Chair for Research in the Mayo Clinic's Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, whose interests include: cancer rehabilitation, pain management, palliative care, and lymphedema.
During the podcast, Drs. Cheville and Weiss discuss the opportunities and paths for physiatrists in using EHR data for research, including: Current and emerging challenges to scholarly activity for academic physiatrists EHR based data and "Big Data" Extracting Electronic Health Record Data Evaluation and Utility of Functional Outcomes
Dr. Gerold Ebenbichler, a physiatrist practicing in Vienna, Austria, conducted a 10 year study to follow both the structure and function related long-term course of shoulders that had been treated with therapeutic ultrasound (US) for symptomatic calcific tendinitis. His study is published in the September 2018 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Hear Dr. Ebenbichler discuss his findings with the AAP's Journal Club podcast host, Dr. Eric Wisotzky.
Dr. Joline Brandenburg, a physiatrist with the Mayo Clinic, conducted a study to longitudinally quantify effect of onabotulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) on passive muscle properties in children with cerebral palsy using ultrasound shear wave elastography. Her study was published in the February 2018 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Hear her discuss her findings with the AAP's Journal Club podcast host, Dr. Eric Wisotzky.
Shoulder pain may arise from inflammation of the bursa separating the supraspinatus tendon from the coracoacromial ligament and acromion. The optimal treatment dose and preparation of intrabursal corticosteroid injection are unknown. Dr. Matthew Carroll is on this month's show talking about his study that found that neither dose nor preparation of injectable corticosteroid influences magnitude of improvement in function or pain experienced.
Relationship of Preinjury Depressive Symptoms to Outcomes 3 Months After Traumatic Brain Injury by Physiatry News
Clinical Measures of Adiposity Risk for Predicting Obesity in Adolescents w/Physical Disabilities by Physiatry News
A look at other options rather than the tradition clinical career opportunities for Physiatrists.
Learn specific tools and strategies for building resiliency, balancing work and personal lives, and maintaining control of your life throughout residency and fellowship training.
Feasibility of Using Mobile Health to Promote Self-Management in Spina Bifida by Physiatry News
Trunk Function Correlates Positively with Wheelchair Basketball Player Classification by Physiatry News
Aqua Lymphatic Therapy- Arm Disab., Q. of Life, Pain in Women w/ Chronic Breast Cancer Lymphedema by Physiatry News
Relationship of Preinjury Depressive Symptoms to Outcomes 3 Months After TBI by Physiatry News
Factors Associated with Pressure Ulcer Risk in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation by Physiatry News
Hypertonic Dextrose and Morrhuate Sodium Injections for Lateral Epicondylosis (Tennis Elbow) by Physiatry News
Career Opportunities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Spinal Cord Injury Fellowships by Physiatry News
Career Opportunities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Research in PM&R by Physiatry News
Career Opportunities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Fellowship or No Fellowship by Physiatry News