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As the primary membership organization
representing the specialty of PM&R, the Academy provides leadership for its members.
AAPM&R has experienced a steady
growth in membership and has a membership of more than 7,000 physiatrists and residents who rely on
the Academy for continuing medical education (CME), communication of scientific and
practice management information, representation on health policy and regulatory issues
affecting physiatrists and their patients, and guidance on PM&R standards and
policies.
Fellow Status
Physician must be a Diplomate of the
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Membership as a Fellow is
contingent on continuing certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation.
Associate Status
Physician who has successfully
completed training in an approved Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
Affiliate Status
Physician who is a full-time resident-in-training in an approved residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, an
approved residency program in a related medical specialty as part of a combined residency
program or a full-time physician in an approved program studying for a graduate degree
related to training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Must reside in the United States.
Medical
Student
Full-time medical student
interested in the field of PM&R.
Senior Fellows
Physician who has retired from
practice or other position which was the principal source of professional income, by
reason of either age or permanent disability, and who has been a Fellow in good standing
15 years or more.
Corresponding
Physician who resides in a country
other than the United States, be legally qualified to practice medicine, and have had
training and experience comparable to that of a Diplomate of the American Board of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Academic/Researcher
Non-physician health care professionals with a PhD and
current academic appointment in a division or department that includes PM&R
within an accredited North American Medical School.
Honorary
One who has performed a service in the
field of physical medicine and rehabilitation that has been outstanding or unique
resulting in national or international recognition and who is not eligible to be a Fellow,
Associate member or Senior Fellow. Any Fellow may nominate a person deemed eligible for
Honorary membership.
Inactive
A member in good standing during a
period of protracted hardship or illness may apply for transfer from Fellow to Inactive
status.
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