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ABPMR Board Member Receives AAP Outstanding Mentor Award
The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) has selected the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Robert B. Kyle Endowed Professor and Chair Vu Q. C. Nguyen, M.D., MBA, to receive the 2026 AAP Outstanding Mentor Award.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Mark Rubenstein
This month our spotlight features one of our longest serving volunteers with over 30 years of service!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Kavita Trivedi
Meet Dr. Kavita Trivedi, a dedicated Item Writer and Part II Oral Examiner. Click to learn more about her PM&R journey and volunteer experience with ABPMR.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Casey Smith
This month's Volunteer Spotlight highlights Dr. Casey Smith, who has taken on a new volunteer role as Senior Reviewer!
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Thank you to our 2024-2025 ABMS Scholar: Dr. Allison Wallingford
Over the past year, Dr. Wallingford has focused her efforts on her ABMS Scholar research project titled “Use of Biased Language in the Medical Record to Describe Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury.” We are excited to present her findings and discuss her plans for continuing this important research.
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Meet our 2025-2026 ABMS Scholar: Dr. Matthew Haas!
Dr. Haas will be diving into his research project “Factors influencing trainee decisions to pursue pediatric rehabilitation medicine: a mixed methods study of exposure, motivation and career pathways” which will be the first national effort to understand what draws—or deters—physicians from pursuing pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
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Faces of Physiatry: Dr. Michael T. Armstrong
This month, we shine our volunteer spotlight on Michael T. Armstrong, MD who currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Minneapolis VA. He is a dedicated long-time volunteer with ABPMR and was one of the original writers for the Brain Injury Medicine exam. Additionally, he contributes his time as a volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Arielle Berkowitz, Dr. Brian Greenwald, Dr. Kristen Harris
ABPMR volunteers Drs. Arielle Berkowitz, Brian Greenwald, and Kristen Harris share insights from their recent research on brain injury medicine fellowship training and practice trends.
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Faces of Physiatry: Dr. Berdale S. Colorado
This month, our Faces of Physiatry highlights Berdale Colorado, DO, MPH who was honored with the Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates program directors who have encouraged innovation and advancement in their residency programs while serving as outstanding role models for residents.
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Faces of Physiatry: Daniel Clinchot, MD
Amidst a backdrop of dedicated service and commitment, the ABPMR is proud to announce that Board Director Dr. Daniel M. Clinchot has been awarded the 2024 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an educator.
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