Association of Academic Physiatrists

AAP RFC Technology Subcouncil member Sanjana sat down with Laura Malmut to speak about the many hats she wears at MedStar/Georgetown— medically complex rehabilitation, resident and medical student education, and the frontiers of research she is most excited about within PM&R. 

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...

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 Physiat...

In this episode, medical student Kristen Schill interviews Dr. Subha Hanif and Dr. Obada Obaisi, two physicians specializing in cancer rehabilitation. Dr. Hanif completed her PM&R residency at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and her cancer rehabilitation fellowship at the University of Michigan, and she currently practices at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Obaisi completed his PM&R residency at Rush Unive...

In this episode of the AAP Physiatry Tech Podcast, we speak with Dr. Krishnan, director of the Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (NeuRRo Lab), about how low-cost robotics, biomechanics, and neuromuscular science are transforming rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Krishnan shares his journey into rehab research, the mission behind NeuRRo Lab, and how his team designs accessible robotic...

Dr. Andrew John is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He trained and practiced in PM&R across different regions of the country, bringing a unique perspective on how health systems and patient care vary across settings. In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. John about his journey in medi...

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...

In this episode, Constantine “Kosta” Nicolozakes, MD, PhD, shares a practical approach to conducting a literature review in PM&R, from shaping a focused question to evaluating evidence. We cover helpful tools for searching, organizing, and synthesizing studies. Kosta also offers guidance for residents interested in publishing and getting started with academic projects. Guest: Constantine "Kosta" N...

In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. Fisher about his journey in medicine, his work in adaptive sports, and his advice for students interested in pediatric PM&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, Associat...

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 role...

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 medi...

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....

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 recove...

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, sh...

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

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

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...

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. H...