The Academy is excited to offer free registration ($2,500 value) for at least five (5) eligible 4th-year Residents and Fellows interested in spasticity management. This program is designed to provide advanced training through a combination of online and live learning, including a hands-on skills assessment.
Program Details
Participants will complete:
- Baseline pre-test and Online Program (9.5 hours of education)
- Live course on April 25-26, 2025, outside Chicago (arrival on the evening of April 24, 2025), followed by a case log at your institution
- Online post-test and live skills assessment at the Annual Assembly in Salt Lake City, UT.
Eligibilty Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have completed at least 3 years of PM&R residency
- Have performed a minimum of 20 toxin injections
- Have performed a minimum of 10 ultrasound scans
- Be familiar with ultrasound and EMG principles
- Possess a strong working knowledge of MSK anatomy and kinesiology
Scholarship Requirements
Space is very limited for this program to ensure the highest level of training and education. As such, the following is expected of scholarship participants:
- Complete the online program before the live course in April
- Attend the entire course on April 25-26, 2025
- Independently complete a case log at your institution before the skills assessment in October
- Complete the live Skills Assessment on October 22, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT (in conjunction with the Annual Assembly) and online post-test before the end of the year.
Important Notes
- Travel and hotel expenses for the April course and October skills assessment are the responsibility of the attendee.
- Registration for the 2025 Annual Assembly is not required (or included) to participate in the skills assessment.
- Meals during the live course are included.
Application Process
All applicants must submit their application and CV by February 14, 2025. AAPM&R member is required for participation. Acceptance is not guaranteed until confirmation is received from AAPM&R.
If accepted, you must promptly notify the Academy if you are unable to attend, so another applicant may participate.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your skills in spasticity management. Apply today!
Please note that all scholarship recipients must be members of the Academy. If you are not currently a member, your application will not be reviewed until a membership application is received.
Cancellation Policy
Because space is limited, registrants who wish to cancel must notify AAPM&R in writing to education@aapmr.org at least two weeks before the course date.
Timeline
- February 14: Application deadline
- March 14: Accepted participants will be notified
- March 14-April 18: Complete the online assessment and coursework
- April 25-26: Attend the STEP Spasticity in-person training course outside Chicago, IL
- May-October: Complete Case Log and online post-test
- October 22: Complete the Spasticity Skills Assessment at the 2025 Annual Assembly in Salt Lake City (note, this is the day before the Annual Assembly starts)
- December: Certificates awarded to those who pass the written post-test and skills assessment.