Association of Academic Physiatrists

Happy Native American Heritage Month! National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. It is a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of indigenous peoples. If you are an Indigenous American, we are honored to have you as part of our community. Fun Fact: Did you know that there are over 500 American Indian Tribes in the US? Try to get to know which Tribal Territory you reside in.

?? Calling all #medicalstudents interested in #physiatry! Applications are now OPEN for our Medical Student Council! Participating in the MSC will help develop your leadership skills, expand your network, & foster a deeper understanding of specialty organizations while representing your peers on a national level. Apply by December 1 for consideration --> https://zurl.co/eA9t

This week, we partnered with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to host the annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Medical Student Fair on our White Plains campus. Supported by the Association of Academic Physiatrists Medical Student Fair Grant, we welcomed 70 students from 12 medical schools. Participants explored PM&R through hands-on sessions, including musculoskeletal ultrasonography, spasticity management, and multidisciplinary team rounds. We’re proud to inspire the next generation of physiatrists! #MedicalEducation #RehabilitationMedicine #MedicalStudents #BurkeRehabilitation #AlbertEinsteinCollege

#Physiatry25 is the premier event for leaders and rising stars of #physiatry and #rehabilitation. Join us in Phoenix ?? this February! Be an Early Bird and save $! Register by December 18 to receive up to $300 off select membership types by visiting https://zurl.co/p56C

Happy #ISPRMday to our #physiatry and PRM community! ?? Today, along with our friends at @ISPRM, we celebrate the pioneers of physical & rehabilitation medicine who have laid the foundation for the specialty on a global scale ??

Our AMA Delegates Dr. Prakash Jayabalan and Dr. Amber Clark-Brown working for #physiatrists at the AMA interim meeting this week. Dr. Jayabalan spoke to add disability to a resolution to ensure that disabled individuals are included in clinical trials ?? #physiatry #physicalmedicineandrehabilitation #rehabilitation

The AAP Education Committee needs your input! ?? The Needs Assessment Survey on PM&R aims to gather feedback from professionals in the field to better understand the strengths, gaps, & evolving needs in PM&R education. Contribute now --> https://zurl.co/SzAF

Today is the LAST DAY to submit Late Breaking Abstracts for #Physiatry25! Be sure to submit all work for consideration by 11:59pm EST this evening. Submit now --> https://zurl.co/pXYP

Today, AAP salutes the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of our veterans. We are committed to empowering veterans on their journey to recovery and resilience, providing specialized rehabilitation care. We are here to help our heroes regain strength, mobility, and independence, supporting them as they navigate life beyond service. To all veterans: Thank you for your service, your bravery, and your resilience. You inspire us every day. ??

Want to present a poster at #Physiatry25 but haven't submitted yet? There's still time! Late Breaking Abstracts are due tomorrow at 11:59pm EST. Review guidelines and submit now --> https://zurl.co/iZNd