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Here’s your session schedule for week 2 of
#MemberMay
!
Join us for another week of free virtual education with networking and CME continuing tomorrow on Monday, May 6!
See the full schedule & register here:
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⚠️ BREAKING!
#AAPMR
is thrilled to announce that today, for the first time,
#PMR
earned a permanent seat on the
@AmerMedicalAssn
Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC). We owe this huge victory to the outstanding efforts of the AAPM&R RUC team.
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What medical field should you pursue?
#PMR
, of course! We're ranked number ONE as one of the best medicine and health care majors in the world in 2019! Congrats,
#physiatry
! 🙌🙌 Read more about it here:
#BestPHiTForward
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BREAKING:
#AAPMR
is thrilled to announce our
#PMRAdvocate
efforts have resulted in a BIG WIN for
#physiatry
!
@CMSGov
did NOT finalize their proposal to amend the IRF coverage requirements to allow NPPs to perform certain duties of a
#physiatrist
. View:
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Incredible news for one of our very own! Congratulations to
@FinnoffJonathan
, named Chief Medical Officer of the USA Olympic & Paralympic Committee (
@TeamUSA
). Congratulations, Dr. Finnoff!
#Physiatry
#MemberintheNews
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With the recent deplorable acts of racism in our country, the
#AAPMR
Board of Governors want all members of the PM&R community to know that we remain steadfast in our commitment to equity, inclusivity and respect for human dignity. View our full statement:
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Help us celebrate YOU,
#WomenInMedicine
! We want to hear all about what makes being a woman in
#physiatry
great & spread the love for our fellow
#physiatrists
. Who do you want to share this with? What makes being a woman in physiatry special? Retweet, share, & tag your fellows!
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Today's AAPM&R keynote speaker, Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, speaking on "Disabusing Disability: Demonstrating that Disability Doesn't Mean Inability"
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#PhysiatryDay
is here! We are SO excited to celebrate with all of you virtually, so put on your favorite Physiatry Day t-shirt (or make your own!) and snap some pics of your
#TeamPhysiatry
spirit!
#AAPMR21
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We’re thrilled to announce that we’re bringing the energy, spirit, & collaboration of a face-to-face gathering to the virtual event of the year! Learn more about this exciting transformation into a world-class, digital event at !
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▶️Time is running out for Early-Bird savings, so make sure to register and save by August 17!
#AAPMR22
is back in-person and is right around the corner, check out the official
#AAPMR22
Trailer to get a taste of what to expect!
#physiatry
#teamphysiatry
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BREAKING Years-long advocacy has resulted in a win for
#physiatry
! The
@acgme
Board has approved proposed revisions to the Program Requirements for Pain Medicine. These revisions will provide equal & unbiased access to pain medicine fellowships. Details:
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Our Zeiter Lecture speaker,
@JulieSilverMD
, is discussing patient care and
#healthcare
workforce diversity and inclusion.
#AAPMR21
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Look at these social media champs meeting IRL at the
#tweetup
! Now we’re off to the welcome reception
#AAPMR2018
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Congratulations to our friend and volunteer leader,
@MVGutierrezMD
on her new role
@UTHealthSA
! We're sure that
#physiatry
@UTHealthSA
will be in good, capable hands!
#MemberInTheNews
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Congratulations to all PM&R graduating residents! We're all so proud of you and wish you much success in this next step of your journey. Take some time to celebrate yourself and your hard work! ❤️ Your AAPM&R family
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Introducing our
#AAPMR
2021 Annual Assembly Walter J. Zeiter Lecture recipient:
@JulieSilverMD
! We look forward to her lecture on Sat Nov 13 in Nashville, TN. Check your inbox to learn more about Dr. Silver in this week's issue of Connection!
CONGRATULATIONS, DR. SILVER! ⭐⭐
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Today we celebrate National Women Physicians Day! February 3 marks the birthday of legendary female physician, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman to hold an MD. Join the celebration—use hashtags
#NWPD
#IamBlackwell
#WomenDocsInspire
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The Academy is pleased to welcome
@djkennedymd
as the 2023-2024 AAPM&R President! We are excited for the leadership he will bring to the position and all that he will do for
#physiatry
!
Learn more about Dr. Kennedy and the full Board of Governors at
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Our Virtual Residency Fairs are this week! 🎉
Are you registered? Sign up for one or both dates (tomorrow & Thursday, 5-8pm CT) to get face-to-face interaction between program leaders and hundreds of
#MedStudents
who are interested in
#PMR
.
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BREAKING! The countdown to
#AAPMR20
has officially begun! The Program Planning Committee (PPC) is in the national office today mapping out an awesome
#AAPMR
Annual Assembly. We can't wait to see what's in store for
#TeamPhysiatry
this November 💪🏆
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Participants in this weekend’s Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine Think Tank discussed a BOLD envisioned future in alignment with the specialty’s new vision. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
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📣ANNUAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE📣
In our continued efforts to offer flexible options and meet our members’ needs at the Annual Assemblies, we are excited to announce that we will be offering onsite childcare services at
#AAPMR23
.
Stay tuned as we will be sharing more details soon!
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Special shout-out to the stellar faculty for the Next Step Ultrasound course this weekend!
#physiatry
#teamphysiatry
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Please take a few minutes to contact your federal representatives and urge them to support H.R. 1114, the Long COVID RECOVERY NOW Act, which will improve research into Long COVID and boost access to resources and education for patients and providers.
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We are proud to announce the appointment of Janna L. Friedly, MD, FAAPMR, as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of PM&R—the official scientific journal of AAPM&R, beginning with the January 2019 issue. Learn more about Dr. Friedly and her vision:
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⚠️ UPDATE! We're excited to announce that today we released the first dashboard that shows how many millions of Americans are estimated to be experiencing
#LongCovid
symptoms by state, county and nationally.
View the dashboard at .
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Happy
#NationalDoctorsDay
! Our leaders gathered today are excited to shout out their
#physiatry
peers!
We are so appreciative of all PM&R physicians and the work you do to improve the quality of life for your patients. Thank you for your courage and compassion!
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Congratulations to
@JulieSilverMD
on this outstanding award!
The Elizabeth Blackwell Award remembers the first woman awarded an M.D. degree from an American medical school. It is granted to a woman physician who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine.
#AMWA2022
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Happy
#MatchDay
!! Congratulations to those who matched
#physiatry
and welcome to the specialty! We look forward to being a resource throughout your career!
Make sure to share the good news by tagging us
@AAPMR
! 🥳
#Match2023
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Tell
#CMS
to NOT finalize the proposed definition of a
#rehab
physician. MONDAY is the deadline to make your voice heard on this important issue, so be a
#PMRAdvocate
& take action:
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We've compiled a list of
#PMR
Residency Programs on Twitter to help you stay informed. Special thanks to our
#PHiTBoard
for putting their
#BestPHiTForward
in identifying these!
Don't see your name on the list? Tag yourself & we'll add you!
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#PhysiatryDay
is tomorrow! Make sure to stop by the PM&R Pavillion to get your Physiatry Day t-shirt and snap some pics of your
#TeamPhysiatry
spirit!
#AAPMR23
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🎉 Shout out to all of the
#PMR
#MedStudents
! Your passion and fire for
#physiatry
is inspiring. We can already tell you're bringing awesome contributions to
#TheFutureOfPhysiatry
🦾. Keep it up - you got this!! 🥳
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We made it to Denver! We’re looking forward to seeing you this week for an exciting and memorable
#AAPMR2017
.
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Thank you to everyone who attended
#AAPMR2018
. To all our members, faculty, sponsors, and exhibitors, thank you for helping make this week of learning, networking, and fun possible! 🎉
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🎉🥳 Registration for
#AAPMR21
is NOW OPEN!
Join us Nov 11-14 either in-person in Nashville or virtually, from anywhere—the choice is yours! We're planning two exceptional experiences so that ALL
#physiatrists
can be a part of
#AAPMR21
. Register now at !
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After rehabilitation for a brain injury in 2005, Gabriel Rodriguez is now in the final stages of his
#PMR
residency. Read more about this amazing
#PMRIsMoreThan
journey from
@ShepherdCenter
:
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Happy
#MatchDay2022
to our new
#physiatrists
! 🥳
Welcome to one of the most wonderful, rewarding specialties in medicine! We're excited to see what you do for
#TheFutureOfPhysiatry
.
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Amazing to hear all of our PhyzTalks today as we close out
#aapmr22
! We appreciate all of your
#physiatry
stories. Congrats to
@SinskeyYunna
on the win!
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#LongCOVID
needs a comprehensive solution, which is why we urge President Biden and Congress to formulate a national crisis management plan to care for patients with Long COVID.
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Congratulations,
@CIMartinezMD
!! We can't wait to see what great things you bring to
#PMR
! 🥳🍾
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This month is
#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
! Shout-out to all of our
#BrainInjury
#physiatrists
on
#BrainInjuryAwarenessDay
! The specialty wouldn't be the same without you 😀🧠
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For those who couldn’t submit research during our first Call for Abstracts earlier this year, we’re offering you an opportunity to submit your new, original research abstracts and case studies for the 2023 Annual Assembly by June 28!
Apply Today:
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We couldn’t have said it better ourselves,
@MVGutierrezMD
There’s much more to volunteering than meets the eye. Becoming one of over 600+ Academy
#physiatry
volunteers comes with great rewards and a HUGE thank you goes out to every single one of you!
#NationalVolunteerWeek
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We wish a happy
#NationalDoctorsDay
to all of our
#physiatrists
! We appreciate all you do in these trying times and beyond! 💪👨⚕️👩⚕️
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Congrats
@pjayabalanMDPhD
for your distinction as a 40 Under 40 Chicago Scientist! Way to advance
#PMR
in
#MSK
! 🙌🙌
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Happy Match Week! Congratulations to those who matched
#physiatry
and welcome to this special community!
#Match2019
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Just Announced! Congratulations to Naomi Lynn Gerber, MD, FAAPMR, on receiving AAPM&R's prestigious Frank H. Krusen, MD, Lifetime Achievement Award!
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This week marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Rehabilitation Act, landmark legislation that authorized services supporting individuals with disabilities and made it illegal to discriminate on the basis of disability for the first time under federal law.
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We have some
#physiatry
rock stars gathered today as
#WomenInMedicine
month wraps up! Thankful for your leadership for the specialty through your roles on the AAPM&R Board of Governors. And thankful for all the women in the field leading the way!
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That's all, folks! Thank you for a fantastic
#AAPMR2017
! We'll see you next year in Orlando, October 25-28!
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We are excited to announce that our Multi-Disciplinary PASC Collaborative’s first
#longcovid
guidance statement has just been released! The fatigue guidance statement is now published in the
@PMRJournal
. Read our guidance statement on fatigue in full here:
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The
#PHiTCouncil
was in full force this weekend! 🎉 We are thankful for their leadership and their input year round representing the physiatrists in training!
#physiatry
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#PhysiatryDay
is here! We are SO excited to celebrate with all of you virtually, so put on your favorite Physiatry Day t-shirt (or mae your own!) and snap some pics of your
#TeamPhysiatry
spirit!
#AAPMR20
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Congratulations to
@AaronYangMD
for being an inaugural member of the Vanderbilt Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine! 🥳🎉
Read more about this 🔽
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Yeehaw! We’ve made it to
#SanAntonio
! Looking forward to seeing everyone this week for an exciting and memorable
#AAPMR2019
. 🤠
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This awesome group of
#Physiatry
residents just raised their hands to advance
#TeamPhysiatry
. Excited to see the impact of this group! 👏👏
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We're gearing up for another exciting day at our Next Step Interventional Ultrasound: Hands-On PM&R Applications course led by experts Dr. Zachary P. Bailowitz (
@ZachBailowitzMD
) and Dr. Brittany J. Moore! 🩺
#teamphysiatry
#ultrasoundtech
#physiatry
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Happy
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
to all the hardworking
#WomenInMedicine
! Today, we'll be celebrating the amazing female
#physiatrists
in our specialty. Thank you for your significant impact on the Academy and
#TheFutureOfPhysiatry
!
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Today our Future Leaders are
#PMRAdvocates
participating in a Hill Day to advance
#physiatry
!
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Shout out to our Program Planning Committee (PPC) who met last weekend to plan this year's Annual Assembly content! They're thrilled about the amazing
#physiatry
sessions submitted for
#AAPMR23
!
(Let us know if we missed someone to tag!)
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Please join us as we continue to welcome our 2023-2024 Board of Governors!
Thank you for advancing the specialty and representing
#physiatry
for all of us.
Learn more about the full Board Of Governors at:
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🥳Happy
#nationallatinophysicianday
! AAPM&R is happy to celebrate and support the Latino and Latina physicians across the country, especially those in
#physiatry
, like our LatinX in physiatry member community!
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#AAPMR
member volunteers—some of the specialty’s leading experts in
#concussion
—are at the National Office today developing curriculum for a new
#Concussion
STEP Program!
#Physiatry
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AAPM&R member Cheri Blauwet, MD, now has her own LEGO minifigure as part of NOVA's Secret Life of Scientists!
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Thanks to our leaders for collaborating to strengthen
#physiatry
! And congratulations to
@AAPhysiatrists
for convening a terrific academic conference.
Working with our AAPM&R and AAP colleagues to advance our specialty!
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Excited for everyone experiencing the Next Step Ultrasound course happening right now!
#physiatry
#teamphysiatry
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Happy Match Week! Congratulations to those who matched
#physiatry
and welcome to the specialty! We look forward to being a resource throughout your career 🥳
#Match2023
Here's some advice on how to get started for incoming PGY1's:
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#BorntoLead
examples from
#AAPMR2016
. More
#FemalePhysiatristRockstars
will be on stage at
#AAPMR2017
#WIMmonth
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#MedStudent
Twitter - exciting news! We're happy to announce all participating programs present at the
#AAPMR2019
Residency Fair! You won't want to miss these all stars:
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One week until
#Match2021
- you've got this! How are you feeling?
💬 Reply with a gif that sums it up!
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When Twitter and
#AAPMR2018
combine – it’s time for a
#tweetup
. Meet IRL Thursday 5 pm, The Lounge (on level 2 near Registration).
#physiatry
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#LongCovid
is affecting millions. AAPM&R member and volunteer Dr. Verduzco-Gutierrez, shared her personal experience with
@Medscape
and has contributed greatly to our PASC Collaborative developing physician guidance.
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Recently, AAPM&R released new guidance for the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. This guidance is the culmination of the work of a multispecialty panel convened by AAPM&R in 2018 to explore management & treatment of concussion.
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Drs. Colin Franz, W. David Arnold, Ming Chan, Richard Lieber, Gretchen Meyer, &
@PaganoniMDPhD
lead this exciting TWO-PART session on
#neuromuscular
med! You can't miss this comprehensive learning experience - ONLY at
#AAPMR2019
. View the full agenda:
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Representing
#AAPMR
D.J. Kennedy, MD, FAAPMR, gave testimony
@acgme
Pain Medicine Fellowship Hearing today regarding how the current requirements limit patient access and choice for pain management, and the inherent bias w/
#physiatrists
not being accepted into these programs.
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Happy Match Week!🍀 We know it’s an exciting, stressful, and anxious time of the year. But don’t forget to stop and take it all in! If you matched into
#PMR
, let us know!😀
#MatchDay2020
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Don't forget: This Friday, we're celebrating the Power of PM&R at
#AAPMR23
for our 8th Annual
#PhysiatryDay
!
We want to showcase the Power of PM&R as we celebrate physiatry’s impact! Get ready to join the fun on social and in person!
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Excited for
#Physiatry
and this collaboration with
@Medscape
! Stay tuned for more details.
#PowerofPhysiatryUnited
Good news!
#Medscape
and
@AAPMR
are collaborating on PM&R comp results and info for
#physiatrists
. More to come. Pls RT
#Ilooklikeasurgeon
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Congratulations to Matthew Grierson, MD, FAAPMR (
@DrGrierson
), Clarice Sinn, DO, FAAPMR (
@ClariceSinn
), Carlo Milani, MD, MBA, FAAPMR (
@CarloMilaniMD
), and David Reece, DO, FAAPMR for all of their efforts!
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Congrats to
#AAPMR
member
#LynDWeiss
on her new role as the inaugural Chairman of the Department of PM&R @ NYU Winthrop! We wish you all the best & know you’ll continue to do
#physiatry
proud! Read Dr. Weiss’ words here:
#MemberSpotlight
#WomeninMedicine
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Congratulations to
@vinnyfrancio
, who matched into the Kansas University PM&R Program!
@KUMedCenter
#Match2019
#physiatry
🎉
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@Renatomartinjr
@AAPhysiatry_MSC
@AAPhysiatry_RFC
@aocpmr
@RehabPocket
@PMRrecap
@PmrScholars
@physiatrynow
Also check out our Medical Student Roadmap for a list of PM&R-related objectives that you'll be able to learn more about in other rotations:
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As the primary medical society for the PM&R specialty, we are focused on moving you and
#physiatry
forward. Learn more about our vision and the value of your Academy membership:
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Happy
#MatchDay2020
everyone! Congratulations to everyone who has matched, and we're so excited to see where you'll all be heading on this next step of your journey! Share your placement with us by tagging
@AAPMR
to keep celebrating together. Welcome to
#TeamPhysiatry
!😀🥳
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