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2025 Sports Medicine Examination Results
ABPMR is excited to announce the 42 newly certified Sports Medicine physicians!
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ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026
The American Board of Family Medicine is thrilled to announce a comprehensive update to the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine Certification Examination blueprint which is effective January 1, 2026.
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Determination of core knowledge and skills for Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine certification: A systematic practice analysis
In 2022, the ABPMR contracted with Professional Services Industries LLC to complete a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) practice analysis.The goal was to develop an updated examination content outline that accurately depicts the knowledge and skills expected for a competent PRM physician following completion of training
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IHHC (QI) Spotlight: Close the Loop: 48-Hour Documentation Challenge
This month our IHHC project feature was submitted by Tracy Page, MD, MA.
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2025 Part II Examination Results
Congratulations to the 429 newly board certified PM&R physicians!
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New IHHC Opportunity: Earn IHHC Credit for Quality Improvement Publications!
ABPMR is pleased to announce a new Improving Health and Health Care (IHHC, formerly Quality Improvement—QI) opportunity for diplomates and residents who have recently been an author or co-author of the publication of a peer-reviewed article demonstrating measurable quality improvement within a clinical practice or hospital setting.
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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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Association of Internship With Performance on American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certification Examinations
Click to read about how internship experience can influence performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certification exams.
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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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ABPMR Announces Results of 2025-26 Board of Directors Election: New Member, Board Chair and Vice Chair Named
During the ABPMR Board of Directors winter meeting, elections were held for the one open position on the Board.
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IHHC (QI) Spotlight: Reducing the risk of surgical and postoperative complications of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients -
QI Spotlight: Reducing the Length of Stay in Acute Inpatient Rehab
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ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 -
2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results -
2024 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results -
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Move to Longitudinal Assessment (LA) in 2025