Association Of Academic Physiatrists

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.