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IN THIS ISSUE Administrative News 1 President’s Letter —By Michael L. Boninger, MD

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Washington Update 3 AAP Government Relations Report —Powers, Pyles, Sutter and Verville, PC

Academic Affairs 5 Update from the AAMC —By Lawrence R. Robinson, MD

5 CMSS Update —By Alex Moroz, MD

7 ORR Update —By Barbara Semakula, MD and James F. Wyss, MD, PT

Education 8 AAP Academic Partnership Program 11 Applications for 2012 ABPMR Certification Examinations 14 RREMS& MSSCE Application Forms AAP Committees and Councils 17 Residents/Fellows Council Report —By Daniel C. Herman, MD, PhD

18 AAP Coordinators’ Corner —By Stacey Snead-Peterson and Tammy Wiley-Rice

Member Highlights 19 RMSTP New Trainees —By Michael L. Boninger, MD

20 Joel Delisa, MD Announcements 21 Positions Available

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER By Michael L. Boninger, MD

There's an AAP for That! Dear Members, on-typo aside, how often do we hear that expression? Amazing when one considers the fact that five years ago, it was probably never heard. Five years, you blink your eyes and everything changes. As fast as the technology movement is changing our lexicon and the way we interact; medicine is changing as well. The forces of these changes include the explosion of medical knowledge and changing regulatory and political climate related to medicine. We all need an app to keep up with the advances in the science of rehabilitation. Ideally the app would not only help us with clinical care, but would also help with our teaching and research responsibilities. In a figurative sense, the AAP is the “app” for that. As an organization we work to provide our members value in our three core areas: Education, Research and Clinical Care. Our services to our members, from our national Annual Meeting with its clinical education tracts to our council of residency program directors, as well as our ongoing programs, such as the Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP), Program for Academic Leadership (PAL) and medical student externships (MSSCE and RREMS), reflect these values and our mission. In a literal sense, there actually IS an app for that! We are pleased to announce the newest way to view our Journal, The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and access information on the latest advances in the practice, research, and educational aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. We have a brand new app for the iPad. With the app you can:

■ Experience videos, images, and articles in a seamless and integrated way; no more interruptions by moving from print to the website ■ Jump quickly from article to article

■ Read articles in AJPM&R and easily enlarge the text size using the pinchand-zoom feature As an AAP member, the same AJPM&R content that influences how you and your colleagues practice every day, improving quality care and outcome for patients globally can all be there at your fingertips instantaneously. We hope you will join us at the upcoming AAP Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 28–March 3, 2012 to see many of these efforts in action. The program this year, offers six educational tracts (twice the usual amount) focusing on cutting-edge research, education, and clinical care. (Continued on page 2)

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AAP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPORT Prepared by: Peter W. Thomas, J.D., AAP General Counsel —Powers, Pyles, Sutter and Verville, P.C. NCMRR Celebrates 20 Years of Rehabilitation Science On December 10th and 11th, 2011, the National Center of Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) celebrated its 20th year as the NIH’s focal point for rehabilitation science. Three main events were held including a meeting of the National Advisory Board of the NCMRR, a dinner and reception to commemorate the leaders who were responsible for the creation and development of NCMRR, and a Scientific Symposium devoted to the research being conducted by seven grantees under the Medical Rehabilitation Research Infrastructure Network. In fact, AAP, along with a number of other organizations including the AAPM&R, APTA, and AOTA, helped sponsor the Anniversary celebration. The cluster of 20th Anniversary activities created a good opportunity to survey the accomplishments of the NCMRR over the years. The list below highlights some of the innovative projects and research advances supported by the NCMRR. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but aims to help explain the breadth of the Center’s research portfolio. This selected list of research activity is a testament to the importance of NCMRR's role within the National Institutes of Health, and is helpful in assessing how well NCMRR has fulfilled its mission since its inception in 1991. ■ In early 2011, the NIH provided 30 million dollars of funding over a fiveyear period to fund the Medical Rehabilitation Research Infrastructure Network. This network of centers provides researchers with access to new technologies, resources, and infrastructure to support rehabilitation research and advance the field.

■ NCMRR grantees, with support from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, developed technology that detects brain signals and uses them to control assistive devices. This investigational system—called BrainGate2—aims to help people with SCI, stroke, muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, limb loss, or other conditions to restore their mobility and independence. By turning brain signals into useful commands for external devices, such as a standard computer desktop or other communication device, a powered wheelchair, or a prosthetic or robotic limb, the system components can turn thought into action. Recently reported findings related to BrainGate2 indicate that the interface provides repeatable, accurate, point-and-click control of a computer interface to an individual 1,000 days after implantation of this sensor. ■ In studies of a surgical technique in which targeted muscles produce signals on the surface of the skin that can be measured and can be used to control prosthetic arms, Center grantees reported successful results. The item appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association and follow-up studies are now underway. ■ The Center supports a project at the University of California, Irvine, that focuses on robotics for rehabilitation therapy. This project, co-funded by NIBIB, included the development and testing of two robotic exoskeletonsPneumatic Wilmington Exoskeleton (Pneu-WREX) and Biomimetic

Orthosis for Neurorehabilitation of the Elbow and Shoulder (BONES)— for rehabilitation of upper extremities. A summary of the results of clinical testing of these exoskeletons will soon be published at http://biorobotics.eng.uci.edu/; videos of these devices in action are available at http://biorobotics.eng.uci.edu/videos. ■ Many rehabilitation projects aim to improve motor function outcomes of stroke patients. Some NCMRR grantees sought to identify key biological substrates needed for improvements in mobility as a way to predict and maximize treatment outcomes. They found that the degree of injury to specific motor tracts predicts gains from treatment in stroke patients. Knowing the degree of injury could help therapists to select more targeted and effective treatments for these patients. ■ While much research on Alzheimer’s disease focuses on memory, Center grantees are examining a lesser known aspect of the condition: its physical impacts. One recent study found that decreases in bone mineral density—a common feature of Alzheimer’s—is actually related to the neurodegeneration that occurs in the brains of those with the disease. The finding suggests that some usual means of increasing bone density could be ineffective in certain Alzheimer’s patients. ■ Physical pain—especially chronic pain in the lower back and the neck—is known to be associated with depression, which can make treat(Continued on page 3)

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ments less effective. A group of NCMRR grantees aimed to determine whether pain in other body regions led to the same likelihood of depression and poor treatment outcomes. They found that pain in other body regions was related to greater depressive symptoms and to poorer treatment outcomes, which suggests that patients should be screened for depression regardless of where in the body the pain occurs. ■ Results from a recent Center-funded study, published in Pediatrics, found that after prolonged use of pain medications or opioids, critically ill children developed a tolerance to the medicine as well as an increased insensitivity to pain. The patients also experienced withdrawal symptoms after the medication was stopped. The study further explored strategies for prevention of pain medicine tolerance based on the mechanisms of opioid tolerance and withdrawal. ■ Another recent NCMRR-funded study surveyed parents following a child’s death in the pediatric intensive care unit to understand the incidence and risk factors for “complicated grief” and responses to professional bereavement support. The study found that parents with high levels of complicated grief had symptoms, such as a sense of disbelief about the death, six months after the death. Prolonged periods of complicated grief are associated with poor mental and physical health and reduced quality of life. Better understanding of a parent’s grief as well as risk factors, such as demographics and caregiving style, could enable those who are most vulnerable to get professional grief counseling. ■ One recent Center grantee evaluated the varying functional status of children during hospitalization, including their motor or major cognitive deficits. The goal of the study was to

develop a quantitative, rapid, reliable scale of functional status for children that is conceptually similar to activities of daily living. The research aimed to compare the scale’s performance against a validated, moreextensive measure of adaptive behavior to support its use as a standard measure. The study showed that the functional status scale or FSS was, in fact, well suited for large studies.

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bining these technologies to provide a high-performance, natural system for restoring arm and hand function in individuals with extensive paralysis. ■ In collaboration with the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, the NCMRR hosted a two-day workshop, “Pregnancy in Women with Physical Disabilities” to explore the unique challenges and the common features of women with physical

By turning brain signals into useful commands for external devices, such as a standard computer desktop or other communication device, a powered wheelchair, or a prosthetic or robotic limb, the system components can turn thought into action.

■ Researchers supported by the NCMRR and the NIBIB are studying the Robotic Upper Extremity Repetitive Therapy (RUPERT) device, a portable robotic device that helps stroke patients retrain their muscles to perform basic tasks, such as picking up a cup. As the patient’s abilities improve, the robot’s computer adjusts the assistance given to the user. This helps stroke patients retrain their muscles. The device offers multiple degrees of arm movement for the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Studies showed that RUPERT offered a low-cost, safe, and easy-touse robotic-device to assist patients and therapists in systematic therapy at home or in the clinic. ■ A Center-supported study of brainbody interface recently reported results of restored movement through a “virtual” arm in people with long-standing tetraplegia (total or partial paralysis of all four limbs). Using a combination of functional electrical stimulation (FES), the coordinated electrical activation of multiple muscles, and intracortical signaling, a tetraplegic individual was able to control a virtual, twojoint, dynamic arm in real time. The study showed the feasibility of com-

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disabilities who are or who plan to become pregnant and to develop a research agenda for further study of this topic. An Executive Summary from the workshop was recently published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. ■ Several NCMRR-supported research studies and clinical trials have demonstrated progress in developing new therapeutic treatments, such as electrical stimulation. Some of these studies are testing new exercise training protocols designed to address specific conditions, such as bone loss after SCI, muscle atrophy after SCI, instability and gait deficiencies, and low fitness and weakness, while other approaches aim to provide effective treatment alternatives for rehabilitation of the injured knee.

■ The NCMRR has supported the development and testing of the HighImpact Telemetry (HIT) System, a device that continuously measures, records, and evaluates head impacts during wear. The system is being used in football helmets and gear for other sports in which head impacts are likely. In addition to providing a rich set of data related to all impacts, including measures of acceleration, (Continued on page 4)

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angle, G-force, etc., the HIT System can also alert sideline staff to any impacts that could have caused damage or that have a potentially injurious profile. Riddell®, a leading manufacturer of football helmets, is collaborating with the NCMRR grantee to make the technology available to football players at all levels. An article related to the HIT System recently appeared in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. ■ Center grantees are also actively involved in the Extremity Constraint Induced Therapy Evaluation (EXCITE) trial, which examines the theory that hand restraint forces the patient to use the affected hand or arm thereby they regain its use. The EXCITE trial showed strong evidence that constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) can help stroke patients regain lost arm function. In the trial, stroke patients who had lost the use of their arm were given a unique two-week rehabilitation regimen that involved training the weakened hand and arm through repeti-

tive exercises, while restricting the use of the unaffected hand and arm with a boxing glove-like mitt.

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■ Because many patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) may be unable to communicate their needs through speech, NCMRR grantees are studying methods of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for these patients. One study examined both high- and low-technology communication devices with voice output in patients of varying motor and cognitive abilities. The study showed positive results and has the potential to improve symptom communication and ease suffering to those in the ICU with speech limitations. The National Institute of Nursing Research is supporting a follow-up study of these results.

patients reported depression, com-

■ Although many survivors of TBI experience depression, it was unclear whether TBI is really associated with depression, and the likelihood of poorer treatment and quality-of-life outcomes that are common with depression. NCMRR-supported

were hospitalized for a TBI and found that more than one-half of the pared to less than 10 percent in the general population. Depression was also associated with poorer healthrelated quality of life, lower cognitive functioning, aggression, anxiety, higher rates of suicide attempts, and increased health care costs. ■ Since its inception, NCMRR has played a major role through training grants in expanding the cadre of scientists and researchers who have and continue to conduct essential research in rehabilitation services and programs. (This information was provided by NCMRR, NICHD, NIH in coordination with the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research.)

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Our RMSTP and PAL programs will run concurrently with the meeting; RMSTP and RREMS participants will be presenting their latest research to meeting attendees; and AJPM&R will be there demonstrating the AJPM&R app and will even help you load it onto your personal device. I look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas! Sincerely, Michael L. Boninger, MD ■

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation WHEN YOU WANT IT... WHERE YOU WANT IT... THE WAY YOU WANT IT. Visit the App StoreSM and download AJPMR for the iPad® Or visit http://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Pages/iPad-App.aspx for more details.

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2011 AAMC ANNUAL MEETING By Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, AAMC Representative

he 2011 meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) was held in Denver, CO, from November 4-9, 2011. This was a very well attended meeting with more than 4,000 individuals attending. The AAP did not have a course this year at the AAMC meeting, but there was a small-group discussion entitled, “Welcoming and accommodating medical trainees with disabilities.” This in part grew out of the AAP course that was given last year on this subject. It is our hope that AAP members can continue to be seen as experts in the area of disability and in helping institutions accommodate for those medical students and other trainees who have physical disabilities. The AAMC has continued to focus on “Thought-leader” lectures and dis-

cussions. There were a number of very effective discussions focusing on interprofessional education, quality improvement, curriculum change, and addressing diversity and disparity in both medical education and patient care. Dr. Darrell Kirch, AAMC President and CEO, very eloquently answered questions from the audience at a town hall meeting. Perhaps, the most interesting presentations (for me) were the key note addresses, entitled, “Let Me Down Easy,” by Anna Deavere Smith, noted playwright and actress, and a talk by Parker Palmer. In the first presentation the speaker effectively portrayed patients with a number of illnesses and psychosocial challenges. I very much enjoyed the presentation by Parker J. Palmer, noted educator and author. In this absolutely delightful lecture (one of the best I’ve ever heard), Mr. Palmer

talked about teaching from the soul and moving away from simply teaching objective clinical data. He encouraged us to embrace and transform the suffering of our patients. A free book by Parker Palmer was given out by the Gold Humanism Honor Society at this lecture. I am reading and thoroughly enjoying this book. The next AAMC meeting will be held November 2–7, 2012, in San Francisco, California. This is a great opportunity for those of you in academic PM&R positions to participate in a national meeting focused on medical education. Those attending have the opportunity to interact with the leaders in academic medicine in the United States and to broaden horizons beyond your own institution or specialty. I encourage you to attend this meeting next year and believe you would find it very valuable both personally and for your own professional academic practice. ■

CMSS ORGANIZATION OF PROGRAM DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (OPDA) MEETING SYNOPSIS By Alex Moroz, MD—March 18, 2011 0. Aleksander Videnovic, MD, MS presented the Evidence-Based Medicine Toolkit Program created by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The program consists of ten basic EBM and nine advanced clinical modules which include didactic lectures, article deconstruction exercises, and practical examples. It is currently only available to neurology program directors but they are willing to train interested organizations. 1. Paul H. Rockey, MD provided an update on American Medical Association (AMA) and efforts in increasing national GME positions. A new AMA advocacy brochure calling

to increase funding for graduate medical education will soon be available. 2. Mona M. Signer presented the 2011 National Residency Match Program (NRMP) Report on Main Residency Match. Of relevance to us, 95.3% of the PM&R 4-year positions, and 96.9% of the PM&R 3-year matched with just under half of the students being U.S. seniors. 3. Jeanne Heard, MD, PhD from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) highlighted the new common program requirements that will go in effect in July. She discussed challenges in having a single set of requirements

that is acceptable to all RRC's, and the process RRC's use to customize their approach to reviewing individual programs based on their past performance. Dr. Heard also reminded the group about the excellent leadership training program for chief residents offered by ACGME. OPDA members expressed frustrations related to ever-changing resident surveys, and changing PIF questions, and were promised that the surveys will stabilize by January 2012. 4. Peter Katsufrakis, MD, MBA from National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) presented a change on USMLE Score reporting. Effective (Continued on page 7)

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REPORT FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES: 20th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, from Nov. 4th–7th, 2011 By Barbara Semakula, MD - ORR member; James F. Wyss, MD, PT - ORR member and liaison to GFA

AMC is composed of 131 U.S. and 17 Canadian Medical Schools, nearly 400 teaching hospitals and 90 Academic Societies. It is the voice of more than 60,000 medical students and more than 100,000 resident physicians. It is governed by the Council of the Deans (COD), Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), Council of Academic Societies (CAS), Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR), and the Organization of Student Representatives (OSR). Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR) of the AAMC has as a primary mission to improve resident physician education and training for the purpose of improving the quality of health care. The ORR meetings uniquely bring together resident representatives from distinct primary and specialty care training programs nationwide to discuss and problem-solve common challenges to resident education. Moreover; the ORR members serve as liaisons to the Group on Education Affairs (GEA), Faculty Affairs (GFA), and Resident Affairs (GRA). The following is a brief summary of the 2011 AAMC annual meeting and the 20th annual meeting of the Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR) of the AAMC that was held in Denver,

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Colorado from November 4th–7th. Over the course of the weekend, we attended several timely plenary sessions of the ORR, Group on Student Affairs (GSA), and Group on Resident Affairs (GRA) that addressed concerns and explored strategies to optimize educational training and clinical preparation of residents soon to begin practice in this period of health care reform. The meeting began on Friday with a Plenary session titled “Social determinants of health” —its place in redefining medicine” This session included discussions from the GSA, Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) and the Group on Diversity and Inclusion. The lead speaker was Willie Ray Ross who is the Associate Dean for Diversity at Washington University. The literature presented demonstrated that lower socioeconomic status equates to poor access to healthcare. OSR and ORR representatives on the panel discussed their concerns that medical school and residency training doesn't adequately prepare us to recognize, address and manage these social determinants of health. On Saturday, the ORR celebrated its 20th anniversary at the annual luncheon. Dr. Louis M. Nora Interim Dean and President at The Commonwealth Medical college presented a chal-

lenge to the residents to 1) be open to diversity; 2) be able to laugh at yourself; 3) Save money and spend less. The community service award was presented to Dr. Eric Azubi, who is a Child psychiatry fellow at Yale and has been a very active and powerful advocate for the mental health of children in Connecticut. The Saturday, AAMC Transformational Arch entitled: Transforming our world was presented by Don Tapscoot, chairman of nGenera Insight and author of Growing Up Digital, Wikinomics, and other books. He challenged the AAMC attendees to do more research collaboration, patient collaboration and to integrate social media into healthcare. At our business meetings, we discussed “hot topics” that included the need to increase support to junior faculty members to ensure the continued success of academic medicine, social media and medicine, and implementing meaningful, competency-based, patient centered inter-professional learning. We look forward to the upcoming ORR Professional Development conference to be held in Sante Fe, New Mexico March 7–11, 2012 and we are honored to serve the AAP in these roles. ■

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summer 2012, only 3-digit scores will be reported to all parties (including program directors), and the 2-digit scores will only be released to examinees and state medical boards. John Gimpel, DO, MEd from National Board of Osteopathic Medical Ex-aminer (NBOME) updated the group on COMLEX-USA, a convenient online score conversion tool available on www.NBOME.org that allows program directors to quickly convert a 2-digit or 3-digit score to a percentile. Christine Stoke briefly reviewed AAMC report. OPDA roster, membership criteria, and inviting of sub-specialty organizations were discussed. Annual OPDA budget was reviewed. Next OPDA meeting will be on November 18, 2011 in Washington, DC. ■

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Academic Partnership Program 2012 An AAP Academic Partnership offers the unique opportunity to contribute to “the advancement of education and research in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” while receiving value to the department that exceeds your donation. Fee: Deadline:

$1,900.00 ($950.00 in savings if benefits priced individually) March 1, 2012

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• All $25 membership application fees waived

1. Vouchers will be provided for meeting registrations and must be attached to the Annual Meeting registration form. 2. Vouchers cannot be extended to another year if not used in the current membership year. 3. No refunds will be provided to faculty members or residents who have already registered for the Annual Meeting. 4. When using a voucher, one cannot register for the Annual Meeting via the AAP Web site. 5. This Academic Partnership program dissolves any previous Academic Partnership program. 6. A voucher can be used only for its stated category. No substitutions. No copies. 7. Complimentary meeting registrations do not include optional events.

Program Coordinator Benefit (Non-Physician) • AAP membership for the Program Coordinator • Meeting registration for Program Coordinator • Monthly subscription to the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Quarterly subscription to the AAP Newsletter

Complimentary Annual Meeting Registrations • Meeting registration for one faculty member • Meeting registration for one resident

Additional Benefits • Unlimited posting on the AAP Website • Access to the Members-Only section of the AAP Website • Full page ad in the AAP Newsletter to use for positions available, promotions of conferences, distribution of information, etc. (only available during the current year of membership; cannot be extended to future years) • Departmental subscription to the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Departmental subscription the the AAP Newsletter • Highlighted at the AAP Annual Meeting • Recognition in AAP publications • Institutions participating in the 2012 Academic Partnership Program will also receive 1 free advertisement per year in the AAP E-Brief that is sent to AAP membership monthly via E-mail. The free advertisement that can be used for career opportunities, announcements and upcoming events, will appear in prominent positions in the e-newsletter.

Enrollment Contact Katie Adair, Membership and Annual Meeting Manager Association of Academic Physiatrists 7250 Parkway Drive, Suite 130 Hanover, MD 21076 kadair@physiatry.org 410-712-7120

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Rules/Disclaimers 1. Vouchers will be provided for meeting registrations and must be attached to the Annual Meeting registration form. 2. Vouchers cannot be extended to another year if not used in the current membership year. 3. No refunds will be provided to faculty members or residents who have already registered for the Annual Meeting. 4. When using a voucher, one cannot register for the Annual Meeting via the AAP Website. 5. This Academic Partnership program dissolves any previous Academic Partnership program. 6. A voucher can be used only for its stated category. No substitutions. No copies. 7. Complimentary meeting registrations do not include optional events.

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APPLICATION FOR 2012 ABPMR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS Certification Part I DEADLINES, FEES & ADMISSIBILITY

November 1 – January 31: $1395 NOTE: a $500 late fee will be required between February 1 and February 28 EXAM DATE & SITE

August 20, 2012 Pearson VUE Professional Testing Centers nationwide (U.S.A., Territories, and Canada)

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August 13 – 17, 2012 Pearson VUE Professional Testing Centers nationwide (U.S.A., Territories, and Canada)

Subspecialty: Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine MOC DEADLINES, FEES & ADMISSIBILITY

January 1 – February 28: $1800 NOTE: a $500 late fee will be required between March 1 and March 31 Admissibility Notice: Mid-April EXAM DATE & SITE

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G N I T E 2 E 1 M 0 L 2 , A 3 U N H N C T A R R A P O M A 28– K RES DA A 2 1 Y ROC EVA 20BRUARE R VDEGAS, N FE LAS ■

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Physicians interested in education and research • PM&R Residency program directors and department chairs • PM&R residents and fellows • Medical students • Non-physicians, academicians and those who teach and conduct research in PM&R Departments • PM&R residency program coordinators

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Plenary Lectures by: - Robert E. Sallis, MD - Lisa Sanders, MD - John Whyte, MD, PhD - Walter R. Frontera, MD, PhD • Increased Networking Opportunities with Scheduled Lunch Events • Six Track Options • Residents/Fellows/Medical Students VIP Bowling Dinner/Social Event

COURSES The AAP is offering six tracks this year (twice the usual amount), each lasting a day and a half that will allow flexibility in the mixing and matching of topics and presentations to optimize the Annual Meeting learning experience for each individual: Course A1 - Faculty Development and Mentoring Course B1 - Role of Electrodiagnosis as it Relates to Optimizing Patient Management and Predicting Outcomes Course C1 - Upper Limb Disorders—Musculoskeletal Conditions Course A2 - Developing Academic Leadership Skills Course B2 - Update on Imaging and Ultrasound-based Diagnosis Assessment Course C2 - Upper Limb Disorders—Neurological and Other Non-MSK Conditions

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2012 MEDICAL STUDENT SUMMER CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP (MSSCE) APPLICATION FOR SITE SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS

he Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) is excited to announce a new opportunity for medical students—the Medical Student Summer Clinical Externship (MSSCE) program. MSSCE has been developed for medical students with a strong desire for clinical experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and who are eagerly seeking opportunities to see patients. This program aims to provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure and to allow students to explore the human side of patient care and the psychosocial environments their patients face through an eight-week summer externship. Deadline for institutions to apply is March 9, 2012. MSSCE will allow young, upcoming physicians to personally experience

the excellence and importance of PM&R. MSSCE will also serve to enhance the visibility of the specialty of Physiatry in medical schools and potentially attract top students to the field of PM&R. MSSCE is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience for both the medical student and the hosting site institution. The site institutions, in return for sponsoring a medical student, are provided the opportunity to establish relationships with highly motivated medical students who may be candidates for future residency programs or additional leadership training pathways. MSSCE will entail a minimum of an eight-week summer externship following the first year of medical school with an attached stipend of $4,000. The program will fund up to six medical students each summer. Students will

contact participating host institutions and establish a primary clinical mentor. Each student is expected to submit a case report abstract for presentation at the 2013 AAP Annual Meeting. The contribution by the hosting PM&R Department would be to agree to support the travel and registration of the trainee to the AAP Annual Meeting to allow students to present their case report observe scientific paper presentations, network with participants in the current PAL and RMSTP programs, and to meet additional mentors. This program is generously supported by the Roosevelt Warm Springs Foundation. Please see the application forms for specific rules and requirements. We look forward to receiving your applications.

SITE SPONSOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully: • The sponsor site must be a PM&R department in an accredited medical school the United States or Canada. • We are asking sponsor sites to apply early so that medical students from all over the U.S. and Canada can contact them to look for potential clinical mentors. We will post sites on the web as soon as we get completed applications, so don't wait for the deadline to apply. We encourage applications from faculty who precept students from outside of their own university. We are especially interested in attracting students from schools that lack a PM&R department. We prefer that sites submit their applications before any students are identified to potentially work there. • Once sites receive approval, they will be listed on the AAP Website and in advertising media, and students will begin contacting them via the contact person listed in the application. • By submitting an application, the sponsor agrees to cover travel and registration expenses for the AAP Annual Meeting for each student sponsored. The application will not be accepted unless these expenses are paid for by the site.

• Each primary mentor listed must be an MD or DO who holds a primary faculty appointment in a PM&R department at that institution. The goal is to give the student exposure to clinical PM&R practice. • Each site should list available clinical subspecialty areas through which the student can choose to rotate. We encourage a broad exposure to the variety of PM&R, but also would like the student to have a close relationship with a single mentor at the site. • Each site must commit to the program curriculum as designed by Program Director R. Sam Mayer, MD, that will last eight weeks and begin June or July 2012. • The Deadline is 11:59 pm on March 9, 2012 to supply all information. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Sponsors must reapply annually. • Sponsoring sites will host only one student per summer. Please e-mail this information along with the following application (next page) to Program Director R. Sam Mayer, MD at rmayer2@jhmi.edu or fax to the AAP Office at 410-712-7101.

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MSSCE 2012 APPLICATION FORM FOR SITE SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS Name of Institution: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ URL of Department Website:__________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: ____________________ Contact Fax:_____________________ Contact E-mail: __________________________ Proposed Mentors:

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Please indicate with an X in the box to the right that your site agrees to support the cost of travel and registration to the 2013 AAP Annual Meeting for each student sponsored. Please list available subspecialty areas through which the student can choose to rotate: _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on March 9, 2012 to supply all information. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.

2012 REHABILITATION RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS (RREMS) APPLICATION FOR SITE SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS

he Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and the Foundation for PM&R are excited to announce the annual Rehabilitation Research Experience for Medical Students (RREMS). This program offers first year medical students to experience the rewards of scholarly research within the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation through an eight-week summer externship. Applications are now being solicited for both Medical Students and for Sponsor Institutions who are interested in hosting a student. Specific requirements are listed in the application forms. The deadline for sponsor sites to apply is March 9, 2012 and for medical students is April 6, 2012. The RREMS will entail a minimum of an eight-week summer externship following the first year of medical school with an attached stipend of $4,000. The program will fund up to six medical students each summer, beginning in June or July 2012. Students will contact participating host institutions, establish a primary mentor, and submit a proposal project. Each student is expected to submit a research paper for entry into the AAP Best Medical Student Paper Competition after completion of the externship and will present on their work at the 2013 AAP Annual Meeting.

The contribution by the hosting PM&R Department is to support the travel and registration of the trainee to the AAP Annual Meeting, allow students to present their research, observe scientific paper presentations, network with participants in the current PAL and RMSTP programs, and to meet additional mentors. This program is generously supported by the Ernest W. Johnson fund, the Foundation for PM&R, and the AAP. Please see the application forms for specific rules and requirements. We look forward to receiving your applications.

SITE SPONSOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully: • The sponsor site must be in the United States or Canada. • We are asking sponsor sites to apply early so that medical students from all over the U.S. can contact them to look for potential research mentors. We encourage applications from faculty who precept students from outside of their own university. The goal is to have students contact the sites and look for mentors, rather than having sites identify their own students and apply jointly with that student. We (Continued on page 16...)

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• URLs of research Websites for the institutions are requested so that students may browse abstracts and information about projects. If an updated Website is not available, please forward a one-page description of potential research projects and interests of a research faculty.

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prefer that sites submit their applications before any students are identified to potentially work there.

• The Deadline is 11:59 pm on March 9, 2012 to supply all information. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Sponsors must reapply annually.

• Sponsor sites must reapply annually; applications will not automatically be renewed.

• Once sites receive approval, they will be listed on the AAP • We allow multiple applications from mentors and site sponWebsite and in advertising sors. We will allow more than media, and students will one award to go to one instituThe deadline for sponsor sites to apply is begin contacting them via tion. However, we will limit March 9, 2012 and for medical students is the contact person listed in awards to one per mentor and the application. reserve the right to limit the April 6, 2012. number of awards given to any • By submitting an applicaone sponsor site if high quality tion, the sponsor agrees to applications are received from cover travel and registration multiple sites. expenses for the annual AAP assembly for each student

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sponsored. The application will not be accepted unless these expenses are paid for by the site. • Each primary mentor listed must be an MD and/or PhD who holds a primary faculty appointment in a PM&R department at that institution. The goal is to give the student exposure to research in an academic PM&R practice. • Each site must commit to a project that will last eight weeks and begin June or July 2012. • Each site must provide a contact person who can talk to students and help to devise potential projects of interest.

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• If a research project involves something that is potentially patentable, licensable, or copyright worthy, the faculty mentor and student are encouraged to work with their local technology-transfer office as well as the RREMS to generate a dissemination plan that will meet the needs of the program without compromising the commercial potential of the research. Please notify us in advance if this is anticipated. Please e-mail this information along with the following application to Brad Dicianno, MD at Dicianno@pitt.edu or fax to the AAP Office at 410-712-7101.

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ey Folks! This is the last report from the RFC before the annual meeting in Las Vegas at the Red Rock Resort. I am really excited to see you all there, and I know you will be excited too…not just for Las Vegas, but also for the programming we have been working on for you! For the residents & fellows program, I had mentioned previously that the RFC aims have a group of three speakers this year, each of whom will be early-career faculty and able to speak on their experiences dealing with issues that we will soon face ourselves. I had already announced that the featured speaker would be Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil, Chief of Interventional Pain Management of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, and now I am pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Smuck, Chief of the Division of PM&R at Stanford, and Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa, Assistant Professor of PM&R at the

University of Pittsburgh and a former Young Academician Award winner, will both be joining her on the dais to round out the speakers for our program. Again, this program was developed with you residents and fellows in mind in response to your feedback, and so we hope to have a great turnout! The Chief Residents’ Workshop was a new event in 2011, and was very well received by the attendees. The Workshop will again be a part of our programming this year, and I encourage any new or old chief residents, or even junior residents who are considering the position in the future, to come and be a part of the conversation on the tips and tricks of the successful chief. Finally, I would like to put in a plug for the elections for the leadership positions for the RFC. There have been some recent changes to the organization and function of some of the positions, and that information should be

available on the website soon for your review. Candidates for office can declare themselves by submitting a short description (250 words or less) of who they are and why they are running for the position(s) they seek to the RFC secretary, Emerald Lin, at lin.emerald@gmail.com. Candidates may also post this information to the RFC board at the Annual Meeting prior to the RFC’s business meeting. If you have any questions regarding the duties of the different offices or the functioning of the council, do not hesitate to contact an RFC officer (contact information is available on the website). As always, we are here to represent you, so do not hesitate to contact us! If you have any questions, suggestions, comments, or are interested in participating within the AAP, please contact Dan Herman, RFC Chair, at dcherman@virginia.edu. ■

VIP Bowling at the AAP 2012 Annual Meeting! The AAP Residents / Fellows Council is sponsoring an evening of dinner and bowling for Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students. Join the pincrashing excitement to network with colleagues and demonstrate your special technique in Las Vegas’ Red Rock Resort VIP Bowling Suites at the AAP Annual Meeting! This VIP event is included in the Residents / Fellows’ and Medical Students’ registration package.

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COORDINATORS’ CORNER

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2012 Meeting

February

VEGAS HERE WE COME!

o Conduct rank meeting (prepare rank list, PowerPoint, forms, etc.)

lease be sure to register for the meeting by February 15, 2012 ($50 late fee after this date). Final arrangements are being made for a “Night-on-the Town” on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Please plan to attend and enjoy some Vegasstyle fellowship and fun with your fellow PM&R Coordinators! What happens in Vegas (after the sessions) stays in Vegas! Please e-mail any questions to Coretha Davis at cdavis@med.miami.edu. We are so looking forward to seeing all of you there! The dates and times for the Coordinators sessions are as follows:

o Begin Orientation process…. (The checklist provided by Stacey Snead-Peterson at last year’s meeting will be included in the next issue.)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Mid-Year Evaluations

12:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Joint Session w/ PDs)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Joint Session w/ PDs from 9–10 a.m. only)

Thursday, March 1, 2012 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Friday, March 2, 2012 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Recruitment Checklist Reminders… January o Conduct Interviews. Continue to download and review applications regularly. o Send e-mails a week in advance to re-confirm interview to catch anyone who may have mentally cancelled but didn’t inform you, also to provide a list of any missing documentation (include your cell phone number in case they get lost.)

Osteopathic Match Results: February 13, 2012 NRMP Rank Order Deadline: February 22, 2012

March NRMP Match Results: March 12, 2012 o Send an interview day survey to the ranked applicants

If you have not already done so, our requirements state “(II.A.4.g) provide each resident with documented semi-annual evaluation of performance with feedback;” The following are some discussion points to include in the semiannual evaluation meeting: o Career plans o Conference Attendance o Corporate compliance o Duty hours (including moonlighting) o Electives o Formative feedback to program from the resident o Formative feedback to resident (based on compilation of evaluations (i.e., rotation (competency-based), multi source, RO&CA, etc.) o In-service exam results (PM&R results available in April; EMG results available in June) o Issues related to fatigue or stress o Personal considerations o Procedure Totals (200 EMGs by 6/30 for PGY-4s) o Progressive performance

o Prepare schedules for the day.

o Quality Improvement project

o Packet for applicants (packet, give-a-ways, name tags, parking validation)

o Research/Scholarly activity

o Packet for interviewers (schedule for the day, applicant file, assessment form) o Send thank you e-mail.

Osteopathic Rank Order List Deadline: January 27, 2012

o Residents’ self assessment (complete a self-evaluation) Semi-annual evaluations are a component of the Program Evaluation Tool (PET) that will be presented by Stacey Snead-Peterson at the 2012 AAP meeting. (Continued on page 19)

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The 5 Ds of Organization 1. Do it —Just do it. 2. Delay it—This can be a problem for those who grew up with the aphorism “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” however, while that expression holds some truth, it was written when life was simpler and there weren’t as many things you couldn’t get done on any given day. Delaying should not be confused with procrastination. You are simply postponing a task or activity until a time that works better for your schedule and priorities. You are choosing the best time to do it rather than shoving it into the moment. 3. Diminish it—Find a shortcut, don’t reinvent the wheel. 4. Delegate it—Delegating is having the ability to discern who to give what task or activity to. 5. Dump it—This can also be called “delete it.” By either dumping or deleting, you are eliminating the task altogether. Sometimes in order to do this, it starts by perfecting the art of saying no. There is a saying that Stress is when your gut says no, and your mouth says yes. If it’s hard for you to say no, you will end up doing things you really don’t want to, simply because you feel guilty declining or don’t want to look like you’re not a team player or go-getter. Practice saying no—by telling someone close to you statements like “I’m sorry, I can’t do it at this time, my schedule is already jammed.” or “No, thank you.” depending on the situation. We are always looking for new members to join our group! If you have any questions regarding the AAP Coordinators’ Council, please feel free to contact any of your AAP Coordinators’ Council Officers—

Randa, Kim, and Coretha Immediate Past Chair: Terri Isbell at terri.isbell@ utsouthwestern.edu Chair: Randa Karim at rkarim@metrohealth.org Chair Elect: Kimberly Garza at garzak@uthscsa.edu Program Director/Secretary: Coretha Davis, BS at cdavis@med.miami.edu Newsletter Editors: Tammie Wiley-Rice at twileyr@med.umich.edu and Stacey Snead-Peterson, MS at sneadpetersons@upmc.edu. ■

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RMSTP MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

he RMSTP is happy to welcome Jared Olson, MD and Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD who will begin their training this summer.

Dr. Jared Olson completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado at Boulder, receiving a Mechanical Engineering degree. He then went on to medical school at the University of Chicago, Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed medical school in 2008. He then joined the residency program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Olson is interested in areas of biomechanical research, prosthetics and the control systems. Under the mentorship of Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, Dr. Olson’s RMSTP project is premotor and motor cortical signals and interactions during movement. His long-term goal is to create a clinical neuroprosthesis using input signals from multiple regions of the cerebral cortex.

Dr. Sabrina Paganoni graduated from the University of Milan in 1999. She then received her PhD in Neuroscience in 2005 from Northwestern University. In 2011 She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Harvard Medical School She is currently in the process of completing a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Paganoni’s research interest is in the characterization of the metabolic changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Under the mentorship of Dr. Merit Cudkowicz, Dr. Paganoni’s RMSTP project is to determine the nature of the metabolic changes that occur in ALS subjects with particular focus on lipid metabolism. ■

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DR. JOEL A. DELISA IS ELECTED TO INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE

EWARK - The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies recently announced the names of 65 new members and five foreign associates. Election to the IOM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Joel DeLisa, MD, MS, an internationally known physiatrist from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, was elected to the IOM’s membership. Dr. DeLisa has served as professor and chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School for the past 25 years. He also served as the medical director of the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation from 1987 to 1998. From 1998 to 2008 he served as president of the Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research Education Center. From 2008 to June 2010 he was the founding director of the Kessler Foundation Research Center. Dr. DeLisa’s textbook, DeLisa’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, now in its 5th edition and translated into multiple languages is the “gold standard” in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has served as president of the American Board of Medical Specialties and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates as well as held many other offices and served on numerous committees. Dr. DeLisa has worked similarly on the medical system as a whole to emphasize excellence and lifelong learning for physicians. Look around anywhere in the edifice of modern medicine, and you will see Dr. DeLisa’s work. “It is a great pleasure to welcome these distinguished and accomplished individuals to the Institute of Medicine,”

said IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg. “Each of these new members stands out as a professional whose achievements are an inspiration. The Institute of Medicine is greatly enriched by the addition of our newly elected colleagues.” The names were announced during the IOM's 41st annual meeting. New members are elected by current active members through a highly selective process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. A diversity of talent among IOM’s membership is assured by the Institute’s charter, which stipulates that at least one-quarter of the membership is selected from outside the health professions, for example, from such fields as the natural, social and behavioral sciences; law; engineering; and the humanities. The newly elected members raise IOM’s total active membership to 1,688 and the number of foreign associates to 102. With an additional 80 members holding emeritus status, IOM’s total membership is 1,870. “We are extremely proud of Dr. Joel DeLisa, whose high caliber of medical expertise has made a positive impact on the quality of life for so many patients as well as graduate and postgraduate students,” said Robert L. Johnson, MD, FAAP, The Sharon and Joseph L. Muscarelle Endowed Dean of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. “This is a tremendous and well-deserved result of his dedication to health and medicine.” The Institute of Medicine is unique in its structure as both an honorific membership organization and an advisory organization. Established in 1970 as the health branch of the

National Academy of Sciences, IOM has become recognized as a national resource for independent, scientifically informed analysis and recommendation on health issues. With their election, members make a commitment to volunteer their service on IOM committees, boards, and other activities. Projects during the past year include studies on market; preventing obesity among infants and toddlers; improving American's access to oral health care; preparing for the future of HIV/AIDS in Africa; ensuring the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and enhancing nurses’ role in improving health care. “This was a fantastic surprise. I'm thrilled that John Chae, M.D., a Professor of Physical Medicine and Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, was also selected to the IOM,” said Dr. DeLisa. “He is a graduate of New Jersey Medical School who completed the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency training program in my department at NJMS.” ■

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

University of Pittsburgh DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking several full time faculty members for our growing department. The department is ranked by U.S. News Best Hospitals and is the #2 NIH funded PM&R department nationally. The positions offer opportunities for teaching, research and administrative leadership. Candidates must be board certified/eligible physiatrists, who successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills. Clinical and academic track appointments are available and the positions are well supported by superb staff and facilities. We are recruiting for the following positions:

General Physiatrist—involves inpatient, EMG, outpatient, and consult responsibilities.

Pediatric Physiatrist—involves outpatient and consult responsibilities with no call. We are looking for an individual to lead our pediatric program as the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Pain Medicine Physiatrist—involves an outpatient spine practice. Pain fellowship training is preferred. These positions offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits. All positions are available effective July 2011. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to: Michael L. Boninger, MD Professor and Chair Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Director UPMC Rehabilitation Institute boninger@upmc.edu Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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Chair/Head University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is looking for a visionary leader to be its next Chair/Head at the University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyère. As the Nation’s Capital, Ottawa is one of Canada’s most historic and beautiful cities to live and work in. In 2009 the Martin Prosperity Institute ranked Ottawa as the best overall out of 145 Canadian cities in terms of livability. Ottawa is the most educated city in the country with the highest per capita concentration of post-secondary graduates. Over one million people from all over the world call Ottawa home and live in a charming city teeming with metropolitan panache, abundant cultural influences and magnificent natural beauty. The Ottawa Hospital has the distinction of being the Capital's primary health-services provider covering a Local Health Integrated Network of hospitals and care providers spanning over 20,000 km2. The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre provides tertiary and quaternary rehabilitation services for an expanded population of 1.2 million people or 9.5% of the population of the province of Ontario and has been increasing at a rate of 1%/year. We build a culture of teamwork, celebration, recognition and professional and personal growth by attracting highly skilled and passionate staff and physicians who are focused on providing each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. As part of Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital is situated in the heart of the Byward Market. Bruyère Continuing care is Ottawa's second largest health care provider and Ottawa's largest provider of stroke rehabilitation. Members of PM&R specialize in the care and rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities and provide inpatient, outpatient and outreach services for patients with amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, chronic lung disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and communications disorders. The successful candidate will have: • Excellent administrative and organizational skills • Demonstrated academic and clinical leadership • University rank of Associate or Full Professor • Doctorate of Medicine (MD) Degree • Certificate in PM&R by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or be eligible for certification) • License in Ontario (or be eligible for licensure) • Bilingual (French/English) would be an asset. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application including an up to date CV to: Office of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Room 2308-A 505 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M2, Canada Fax: 613-737-6877 Or by e-mail to: smccumber@ottawahospital.on.ca

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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Johns Hopkins University is seeking two full-time board-certified / board-qualified physiatrists for our growing department. These extraordinary positions offer ample opportunity for patient care, teaching, and research in a collegial environment of the highest caliber. Clinical and academic track appointments are available. Clinical experience, enthusiasm, strong communication skills, desire for collaboration and a commitment to quality are necessary. Excellence in clinical teaching and the ability to effectively relate to patients and their families is expected. We offer competitive salary, productivity-based supplement, and outstanding benefits.

Inpatient Consultation/Outpatient Physiatrist at Johns Hopkins Hospital Duties include: Attending Physiatrist for PM&R Inpatient Consultation Service and outpatient clinics, focus on general PM&R with a wide variety of patients. Participate in our active outpatient practice. Join our superb multidisciplinary clinics in brain injury, cancer, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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Inpatient/Outpatient Physiatrist at Good Samaritan Hospital Duties include: Attending Physiatrist on Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and outpatient clinics, focus on general PM&R and complex medical disability, located at Johns Hopkins-Affiliated Good Samaritan Hospital. Participate in our active outpatient musculoskeletal and spine practice. For further information contact: Kenneth Silver, MD, Vice-Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Johns Hopkins University, Smyth Professional Building, Suite 406 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239 Send your resume to ksilver3@jhmi.edu or (443) 444-4770 (Fax). Call us at (443) 444-4780. JOHNS HOPKINS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time board-certified / board-qualified physiatrist for our growing department. This extraordinary position offers ample opportunity for patient care, teaching, and research in a collegial environment of the highest caliber. Clinical and academic track appointments are available. Clinical experience, enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality are necessary. Excellence in clinical teaching and the ability to effectively relate to patients and their families is expected. We offer competitive salary, performance-based supplement, and outstanding benefits. PM&R Inpatient/Outpatient Attending at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Duties include: Attending Physiatrist for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, physiatric consultation on medical and surgical patients, and participation in our active outpatient practice. This position is located at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, a member of the Johns Hopkins Health System. We offer extraordinary opportunities in general PM&R, burn and wound care, arthritis rehabilitation, chronic pain, and brain injury rehabilitation. For further information contact: Richard Zorowitz, MD, Associate Professor and Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue, Building AA, Level 01, Room 1654 Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 550-5299 - Office • (410) 550-1345 - Fax • (443) 632-4784 - cell • rzorowi1@jhmi.edu - e-mail JOHNS HOPKINS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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South Carolina Board Certified or Board Eligible Physiatrist needed for a private Orthopedic Practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The position is available immediately. • Salary Guarantee with opportunity for production bonus at the completion of first year • CME Budget • Paid Time Off for CME in addition to three weeks vacation • Malpractice Insurance • Health/Dental/Life/Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid • No Weekends or Shared Call • Partnership Offer after completion of second year of employment • Moving Allowance • 401K Orthopedic Specialties of Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and three hours from the beaches of Charleston, S.C. The six-man established practice consists of fellowship-trained physicians in Sports Medicine, Total Joint/Total Joint Revision, Hand and Ortho Spine. We are looking for a Physiatrist to offer EMG, NCS, injections and pain management. In-office private suite with approximately 1500 square feet is ready for immediate occupancy. Please submit CV to: kbarnes@orthopedicspecialties.com Orthopedic Specialties of Spartanburg 303 East Wood Street Spartanburg, SC 29303