PM&R Resident E-Newsletter

2015-2016 RPC Leadership Announced

The RPC includes all AAPM&R resident members, helping them prepare to provide optimal physiatric services to patients and the specialty. The RPC Board's mission is to assume an active role in the function of the Academy—specifically in the areas of membership, medical education, physiatric practice, health care legislation, and awareness—while building an active PM&R resident community. The mission also includes the enhancement of communication between PM&R residents, the AAPM&R Board of Governors, and other members.

We are proud to announce the 2015–2016 RPC Executive Committee members:
President:Stephanie Tow, MD (PGY3–University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Past President:Elizabeth Martin, MD, MPH, MHS (PGY4–Stanford University)
Vice President:Jason Leung, MD (PGY3–University of Michigan)
Secretary:David Gutierrez, MD (PGY3–Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine)

We are proud to announce the 2015–2016 RPC Committee members and liaisons:

Membership Committee:Justin Weppner, DO (PGY2–University of Virginia) and Arlene Lazaro, DO (PGY2–Mt Sinai Health Sys)
Medical Education Committee:Gaurav S. Sharma, MD (PGY2–UCLA/VAGLA) and Kunj Patel, MD, MSc (PGY2– Emory University Affiliated Hospital)
Quality, Practice, Policy, and Research Committee:Charles Odonkor, MD, MA (PGY3– Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) and Prasantha B. Katta, DO, JD, LLM (PGY2– University of Kentucky)
Residency Program Liaison:Rachel Welbel, MD (PGY3– New York Presbyterian Hospital)
AMA-RFS Delegate:Carlo Milani, MD, MBA (PGY3– University of Washington)

We are proud to announce the 2015–2016 RPC Nominating Committee members:

Nominating Committee:Marisa Flavin, MD (PGY3– Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital) and Jason Frederick, MD (PGY3– Kansas University Medical Center)

Last Chance to Join Us in Boston!

Don’t miss this year’sAnnual Assemblyin Boston, October 1-4! With approximately 500 residents attending each year, the AAPM&R Annual Assembly is the largest annual gathering of PM&R residents. Balancing the clinical with the practical, the Annual Assembly is an excellent opportunity for residents in PM&R programs to learn more about the specialty and AAPM&R.

We have plenty of educational and networking opportunities designed just for you:

• Resident Program
• President's Reception-get your ticket now before it sells out!
• AAPM&R Job Fair
• Resident Town Hall Meeting
• Residents’ Reception
• Chief Residents’ Meeting

Residents receive over 60% off the regular registration rate.Check out theAcademy's website for session information and networking events.

Annual Assembly Workshop Volunteers Needed

Planning on attending #AAPMR2015? Volunteer a bit of your time—and reap the rewards! Various workshops require the assistance of volunteers and AAPM&R welcomes and appreciates the help of its resident members. Residents who volunteer to assist with a workshop will be given complimentary access to that session, and eligible for remuneration ($100 per day for most). If you are interested in volunteering,please click here to access the 2015 Annual Assembly Workshop Volunteer Survey! Contact the AAPM&R Meetings Team atmeetings@aapmr.orgwith any questions.

NEW – Resident Experience on the Show Floor

Friday, October 2
7 am–9 am

Participate in thisnew residents-only sessionon the Exhibit Hall floor. This is your chance to learn directly from up to 6 companies about their products and how they affect the patients you treat in a relaxed, compliant setting. Sponsor products include ultrasound, botulinum toxins, and intrathecal therapies. There will be hands-on opportunities for some to explore and learn about products. Attendees have the option of exploring a company’s products during the remaining open Exhibit Hall hours.

Take advantage of this new experience. Attendees will be divided into 6 groups and will spend 15 minutes at each participating sponsors’ booth. Participants who visit all 6 booths will be entered to win AAPM&R giveaways, including tickets to the President’s Reception, gift cards, and more! Coffee and a light snack will be offered.

Registration is open to the first 200 residents and is complimentary, butyou must be registered for the Annual Assembly to attend.

Foundation for PM&R 5K Run/Walk & Roll

Join your colleagues for an early morning run to raise money for PM&R research. Registration is just $15 for residents. Sign up when you register for theAnnual Assemblyor onsite at the Foundation booth #1433 in the Exhibit Hall. All funds raised through registration fees and donations will be used for physiatric research.

SAE-R Study Tools from Your Academy

The AAPM&R self-assessment examination for residents (SAE-R) takes place January 2016 and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. Are you prepared?

Your Academy has several online resources to help you study.Many of these resources are available on mē® at a discounted rate for residents.

• Abridged SAE-Rs: Each abridged SAE-R provides a taste of what to expect with January’s exam by featuring questions covering 10-12 clinical areas of PM&R.
• Self-Assessment Examinations for Practitioners (SAE-Ps): SAE-Ps are a great way to zone in on 1 clinical area and evaluate your knowledge. Plus, some include review articles.
• Certification Exam Prep Qbank: This online exam study tool covers the 12 PM&R core topics of the specialty through 800+ questions. Several topics provide additional questions and answers as an added study feature!

We Have Career Resources for You

• Resident Resources on mē^®
• Physiatrists’ Job Board
• Career Center on Facebook
• Roadmap to Finding and Landing a Job in Physiatry
• Check out additional resources on AAPM&R’s website

What's Coming Next

Look for the next issue of thePM&R Residentin your email inbox in December.

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