AAPM&R Connection E-Newsletter

The American Medical Association’s Women Physicians Section (WPS) hosts Women in Medicine Month each September to acknowledge pioneering women, celebrate their accomplishments, and help cultivate future women physicians. We have so many amazing women in our specialty, so let’s celebrate you! Follow the #WIMmonth buzz on social media. Share who inspires you and what it means to be a woman in medicine. Learn more.

We’re conducting a survey on behalf of some of our Industry Relations Council (IRC) members. This survey is one value of their participation in the IRC, and we encourage you to take a few moments to participate. Data gathered from this survey will be used by IRC companies to better serve the PM&R community and the patients you serve. Upon completion, you will be entered to win a free 2017 Annual Assembly registration!

Hurry; hotel rooms are filling up fast—check availability here. While several hotels are sold out or have limited rooms available, rest assured that we’ve added new hotels, the Aloft Denver Downtown and the Hyatt Place Denver/Downtown, to ensure that you have housing and can receive the discounted rate. These special prices are only guaranteed through September 8. Book now!

We're looking forward to seeing you at #AAPMR2017, October 12-15 in Denver, in just over 1 month. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for the following activities, get them today—they’re filling up quickly!

• Skills Labs—topics cover regenerative medicine, ultrasound, cancer rehabilitation medicine, imaging, and more.
• Preconference Courses—courses include imaging, cancer rehabilitation medicine, leadership, and spasticity.
  

Plus, all Skills Labs and Preconference Courses are MOC^® approved!

The STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program teaches and assesses MSK and neurologic ultrasound skills using a progressive, competency-based curriculum. When you earn the STEP Ultrasound Program Certificate, you represent the highest standard in the field, gain visibility and credibility, enhance your career opportunities, and more.

• Mary Apiafi, MD, a June 2017 graduate from the sports medicine fellowship program at Cleveland Clinic’s Sports Health Center, recently joined the team at Community Howard Regional Health. Read more.
  
  
• Jeffrey S. Fine, MD, FAAPMR, has been named chief of the department of rehabilitation medicine at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and vice chairman for network development for Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. Read more.

Do you have a newsworthy story to share with your peers? Send us an email at: pressinquiries@aapmr.org. Please note: AAPM&R reserves the right to deny requests where the purpose or content may not be considered in the best interests of AAPM&R or its members.