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 …

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 Bra…

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).…

A mixed-methods analysis of provider-documented and patient-reported urinary tract infection symptoms among Veterans with neurogenic bladderتوسط Physiatry News

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 o…

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…

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: "Trib…

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, an…

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 Rehabilita…

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:…

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 rehabili…

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 pod…

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 Rehab…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 bl…

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…

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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 Re…

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 compe…

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 opportuniti…