Association of Academic Physiatrists

Dr. Daniel Daneshvar is a renowned researcher in the world of traumatic brain injury, having authored or co-authored numerous publications contributing to our understanding of the causes of CTE and other neurodegenerative diseases as well as their long-term effects. Tune in as medical student Brian Gu interviews Dr. Daneshvar about the highlights of his research, education and advocacy efforts for brain injury awareness in sports, and day-to-day as a physician-scientist in physiatry.

This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

Being a part of a multidisciplinary team is essential to the role of the physiatrist. Pocket Mentor's Rehab Rounds Miniseries highlights the incredible team members that work together to optimize functional outcomes for our patients. On this episode, medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Carissa Skarke, a Speech-Language Pathologist, to learn the ins and outs of safe oromotor recovery, communication system development, and the limitless possibilities of reconnecting patients to the world around them.

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Dr. Jim Devanney and Dr. Alex Brahmsteadt are PM&R trained neuro critical care fellows. In this episode, medical student Sanjana Ayyagari discusses their path into PM&R residency, discovering their passion for critical care, and how they have created their own path to a fellowship that was not previously offered to physiatrists.

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Profound patient advocate and Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Dr. Stacey Hall is an academic pediatric physiatrist who knows that her patients are absolutely the best. Medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Dr. Hall to discuss her expertise in the nuances of pediatric rehabilitation, how to build a career in academic medicine, and avenues for advocacy and autonomy in the pediatric population.

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Profound patient advocate and Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Dr. Stacey Hall is an academic pediatric physiatrist who knows that her patients are absolutely the best. Medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Dr. Hall to discuss her expertise in the nuances of pediatric rehabilitation, how to build a career in academic medicine, and avenues for advocacy and autonomy in the pediatric population.

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Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Brian Gu chats with Dr. Patrick J. (PJ) Shaeffer, MD on his journey to physiatry, clinical practice at the VA and experiences as a residency program director.

This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

Dr. Nikola Dragojlovic and Dr. Ashlee Bolger are PM&R Residency program directors and co-chairs of the AAP Residency Recruitment Subcommittee. In this episode, they discuss the latest data on program signaling, geographic preferences, and other insights for medical students applying to residency with medical student, Sanjana Ayyagari.

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Hello, PM&R People! We're so excited to introduce Sanjana Ayyagari and Jacob Urbina as the co-hosts for this season of Pocket Mentor. From how to become a resident to various physiatry subspecialists, you won't want to miss a single episode this year. Follow along as we explore what physiatry has to offer and how to succeed in the world of rehabilitation!

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Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Ellese Lupori talks with Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO, MS on all things from patient education to keeping an open mind during medical training.

This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

From Seattle Seahawk team physician, to collaborator and author of multiple SCATs, Dr. Stanely Herring, MD has had a lush career. Medical student Ellese Lupori interviews Dr. Herring to discuss the key to career longevity and fulfillment. The #ThisIsPhysiatry podcast aims to spread awareness of the impact of the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Medical Student Council (MSC).