Association Of Academic Physiatrists

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 recovery process, the help he received from the rehab team along the way, and the life lessons he learned from the experience. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

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, she has served as Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center and is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Division of Pain at Stanford University. During this podcast episode, we discuss her journey to pain medicine and her specific interest in orthobiologics. Most importantly, we delve into her groundbreaking research, "The Safety and Effectiveness of Ortho-biologic Injections for Discogenic Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter Prospective, Crossover, Randomized Controlled Trial with 12 Months Follow-up," and discuss the future of orthobiologics in clinical practice.

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 Post-COVID Recovery Clinic to help those who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and suffer from various physical, cognitive, and functional difficulties. In this episode, medical student Sanjana Ayyagari explores how a physiatrist approaches COVID rehabilitation and clinical practice in a post-COVID world. Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: 9KKZQYKXLF6SDHKH

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. He also offers practical strategies for finding job opportunities and negotiating your first contract. This episode is a must-listen for residents preparing to take the next step in their physiatry careers.

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 Brain Injury Medicine at Mount Sinai as well. Dr. Escalón offers his insights and experiences from his beginnings in PM&R to fellowship choices, life advice for his younger self, as well as present day goals, aspirations, and more. Host: Kyle Cullin, DO, Guest: Dr. Miguel Escalón, MD Recorded and Edited by: Kyle Cullin, DO

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). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

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

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 of his research, education and advocacy efforts for brain injury awareness in sports, and day-to-day as a physician-scientist in physiatry. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

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 the ins and outs of safe oromotor recovery, communication system development, and the limitless possibilities of reconnecting patients to the world around them. Music Credits: "Sketch Book" by Prigida. License code: X9IGYCXSUBBPMQ8T

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: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: R8IHTFOZOUNBXNMJ

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, and avenues for advocacy and autonomy in the pediatric population. Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: A27HNOZHYPSWR2WX

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 Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

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: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: R8IHTFOZOUNBXNMJ

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 rehabilitation! Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: A27HNOZHYPSWR2WX