Career Chats: An Interview with Michael O'Dell, MD

Association of Academic Physiatrists

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.