Get to Know Your 2020-2021 PHiT Board
A new year means new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to get to know your 2020-2021 Physiatrist-in-Training (PHiT) Council Board! Read on to learn a fun fact about each of your new board members, their PM&R interest and their plan for the upcoming board year.
Scott E. Klass, MD, MS, ATC
President
PGY4, University of Miami/Jackson Health System PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I love training my beagle, Tucker, and taught him how to play Three-Cup Monte, Hide-and-Scent, Army crawl and give high fives!
PM&R Interest: Sports Medicine
Goal: Looking forward to facilitating all PHiT Council members to find success in their role and make great connections with all Academy members.
![Heidi Chen, MD Heidi Chen, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/heidi-chen-md.jpg?sfvrsn=22df207c_0)
Heidi Chen, MD
Vice President and Diversity and Inclusion Committee
PGY3, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell) PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I was once in a documentary about a nonprofit in Cameroon, but they completely gave me a new name. 😂
PM&R Interest: Sports and Spine
Goal: Looking forward to increasing visibility and knowledge of our field, as well as supporting all of you and your ideas!
![Eric Stockwell, MD Eric Stockwell, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/eric-stockwell-md.png?sfvrsn=cddf207c_2)
Eric M. Stockwell, MD
Secretary
PGY3, Louisiana State University PM&R Program
Fun Fact: Rocky Mountain Polar Bear Plunge Champion (12-year-old age group)
PM&R Interest: Pain Medicine and Inpatient Rehabilitation
Goal: Improving the PM&R Resident newsletter scope and audience engagement, especially for residents and fellows.
Charles D. Kenyon, DO, MS
Past President
PGY4, Chief Resident, University of Washington PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I have two kids. Wilke is two-and-a-half and Faye is nine months, after being born at the start of the pandemic last March.
PM&R Interest: Sports medicine; particularly activity promotion and injury prevention across all ages and abilities.
![Matthew T. Haas, MD Matthew T. Haas, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/matt-haas-md.jpg?sfvrsn=ffdf207c_0)
Matthew T. Haas, MD
Medical Education Committee (MEC)
PGY6, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship
Fun fact: I skipped my junior prom in favor of an overnight trip to New York City, where I randomly met Jon Stewart in a Chipotle and he bought meals for my friends and I.
PM&R Interest: Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation, Medical Education
Goal: To promote high quality education in physiatry.
![Sarah M. Smith, MD Sarah M. Smith, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/sarah-smith-md.jpg?sfvrsn=badf207c_0)
Sarah M. Smith, MD
Medical Education Committee (MEC)
PGY3, University of Washington PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I have a dog named Milo who is a Catahoula mix and goes almost everywhere with me, except for work.
PM&R Interest: Neurorehab
Goal: Looking forward to collaborating on some awesome and effective learning tools!
![Kayla M. Williams, MD Kayla M. Williams, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/kayla-williams-md.jpg?sfvrsn=51de207c_0)
Kayla M. Williams, MD
Membership Committee
PGY4, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School PM&R Program
Fun Fact: After nine months in the pandemic, my patio garden is finally bearing two (very small) tomatoes. That makes three for the season, lol.
PM&R Interest: Peds 😊
Goal: Looking forward to working with everyone and boosting excitement about being an active member of the Academy.
![Julie E. Witkowski, MD Julie E. Witkowski, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/julie-witkowski-md.jpg?sfvrsn=72de207c_0)
Julie E. Witkowski, MD
Membership Committee
PGY5, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Brain Injury Fellowship
Fun Fact: I have recently started painting as a relaxing activity, even though I have absolutely no artistic background. I really enjoy it!
PM&R Interest: Brain Injury and Neuromuscular Medicine
Goal: I hope to continue furthering AAPM&R’s mission to increase and retain membership, particularly in trainees and young practice physicians.
![Donald Kasitinon, MD Donald Kasitinon, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/donald-kasitinon-md.jpg?sfvrsn=13de207c_0)
Donald Kasitinon, MD
Quality, Practice, Policy and Research (QPPR) Committee
PGY5, Stanford University Sports Medicine Fellowship
Fun Fact: In 14-and-under basketball, was benched after getting dunked on by a future NBA player.
PM&R Interest: Sports Medicine
Goal: I plan to learn more about, and hope to contribute to, the behind-the-scenes policymaking that helps drive our specialty.
![Christian W. Roehmer, MD Christian W. Roehmer, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/christian-roehmer-md.jpg?sfvrsn=3cde207c_0)
Christian W. Roehmer, MD
Quality, Practice, Policy and Research (QPPR) Committee
PGY2, Vanderbilt University Medical Center PM&R Program
Fun Fact: Can hit a tennis serve at 130 mph!
PM&R Interest: Interdisciplinary Pain Management
Goal: To help guide policy and research advances that support the goals of the Academy and the field of PM&R.
![Jensine' J. Norman, MD Jensine' J. Norman, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/jensine'-norman-md.jpg?sfvrsn=ddde207c_0)
Jensine' J. Norman, MD
Inclusion and Engagement Committee Liaison
PGY6, Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship
Fun Fact: I have two cats, who don’t know any tricks. But I'm also a lazy crafter and enjoy hoarding crafting supplies, like stickers and scrapbook paper.
PM&R Interest: Peds
Goal: Looking forward to working together to help people feel like their voices are heard, and starting action plans.
![Krupali Chokshi, MD Krupali Chokshi, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/krupali-chokshi-md.jpg?sfvrsn=82de207c_0)
Krupali Chokshi, MD
Specialty Brand Expansion Committee
PGY2, New York University Grossman School of Medicine PM&R Program at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation
Fun Fact: I have a boxer lab named Shanti who loves wearing her winter sweaters and jacket—she’ll bring it to me before a walk!
PM&R Interest: Interventional Pain, Sports, Cancer Rehab
Goal: I’m excited to raise awareness and appreciation, especially to our colleagues in other fields, about what PM&R has to offer.
![Alexander Ramirez, MD Alexander Ramirez, MD](/images/default-source/default-album/alexander-ramirez-md.jpg?sfvrsn=b9de207c_0)
Alexander Ramirez, MD
Residency Program Liaison
PGY3, University of Pennsylvania Health System PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I went to medical school with Kayla (Williams) and a post-match panel she was on helped solidify my interest in PM&R. I also have a daughter who takes up a lot of my free time - in a good way - and her side-eye game is strong!
PM&R Interest: Interventional Pain
Goal: I’m excited to “meet” residents from other programs and facilitate communication between them and the PHiT Board.
![Ky Viet Quach, DO Ky Viet D. Quach, DO](/images/default-source/default-album/ky-viet-quach-do.jpg?sfvrsn=42dd207c_0)
Ky Viet D. Quach, DO
American Medical Association (AMA) Delegate
PGY2, Sparrow Hospital (Michigan State University) PM&R Program
Fun Fact: I solo-backpacked Japan for three weeks after medical school. Can’t wait to go on the next adventure post-pandemic.
PM&R Interest: EMG, Interventional Pain, Performing Arts Medicine
Goal: Represent our specialty well at the AMA and make sure our voices are heard. Collaborate with other members on resolutions of common interests.
![Michael J. Del Busto, Jr., MD Michael J. Del Busto, Jr., MD](/images/default-source/default-album/michael-del-busto-md.jpg?sfvrsn=6ddd207c_0)
Michael J. Del Busto, Jr., MD
Nominating Committee
PGY3, University of Louisville School of Medicine PM&R Program
Fun fact: My medical school superlative was “Most Likely to be Found in the Gym.” 😂
PM&R Interest: Sports Medicine
Goal: I am looking forward to helping our group continue to find great leadership!
![Stephanie E. DeLuca, MD, MS Stephanie E. DeLuca, MD, MS](/images/default-source/default-album/stephanie-deluca-md.jpg?sfvrsn=1add207c_0)
Stephanie E. DeLuca, MD, MS
Nominating Committee
PGY3, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School PM&R Program
Fun fact: When I was ten years old, I turned an unassisted triple play in softball. 🥎
PM&R Interest: Pediatric Sports Medicine
Goal: I am really excited to be more involved in AAPM&R and to help continue to select leaders with a passion for advancing the field!