Academy Liaison Program

Career Support

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Looking to Advance Your Career? 

AAPM&R provides opportunities for members to have a greater influence within and outside of the specialty. This includes promoting PM&R by having a seat at the table in a variety of spaces, leading conversations, developing professional connections and gaining additional knowledge about other areas of practice to improve the specialty. With these opportunities, AAPM&R staff will assist with the recruitment and nomination process, orientation and debrief to liaisons while offering opportunities for check-ins as needed. Many liaison opportunities result in deliverables, and as a liaison, members have the opportunity to be featured in Member May sessions, podcast episodes, e-newsletter Round-Ups, The Physiatrist articles and Annual Assembly presentations. 

Nomination Process 

  • AAPM&R receives requests for liaisons directly from other organizations and through postings in the Federal Register. Liaison opportunities are vetted through AAPM&R’s Evidence, Quality, and Practice Committee and nominee recommendations have typically been given at this time. AAPM&R staff reach out to potential nominees individually and gather application materials. Applications are submitted by AAPM&R staff. 

  • AAPM&R staff are implementing changes to the nomination process, expanding it to members interested in this career opportunity. If you are interested in being considered for future liaison opportunities, please fill out this form. 

General Responsibilities 

  • Notify AAPM&R staff when liaison opportunity has been accepted or rejected.
  • Share any conflict-of-interest status changes during liaison term.
  • Complete a bi-annual survey about the liaison opportunity.
  • Work with AAPM&R for promotion of liaison activities (e.g. Board of Governors reports, Member May sessions, podcast episodes, e-newsletter Round-Up, The Physiatrist article, Annual Assembly Presentations).
  • Notify AAMP&R of the publication of any deliverables from the liaison opportunity.  Notify AAMP&R of the end of liaison term.
  • Academy Liaisons must be prepared to collaborate with colleagues and AAPM&R staff.

Requirements 

If you would like more information about becoming an Academy liaison, please contact: liaisons@aapmr.org 

If you are interested in being considered for future liaison opportunities, please fill out this form.