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Early Career PM&R Diplomates: Apply to be an ABMS Scholar
The ABPMR Foundation has committed to sponsoring an ABMS Scholar for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ABMS Scholar Program™ supports the research of early-career physicians and research professionals and facilitates leadership development through engagement with ABMS and the broader certification community.
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Physician Features
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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Physician Features
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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ABPMR Announces the Election of Two New Board Members
Welcome Darlene Makulski, MD and Jelena Svircev, MD to the Board of Directors!
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Physician Features
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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Exam Results
Winter 2025 Sports Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 17 newly certified Sports Medicine Physicians!
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All You Need to Know: Longitudinal Assessment
Introducing your central hub for the most up-to-date and essential information related to all things LA!
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Resources
2025 End-of-Year-Reminders
The conclusion of 2025 is fast approaching! Here are some key details to keep in mind as the year comes to a close, including certification requirements, LA-PM&R enrollment, and ABPMR holiday hours.
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2025 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 17 newly certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physicians!
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Primary Certification
ABPMR Introduces a NEW Grand Rounds Presentation
The ABPMR is excited to announce a unique opportunity for residents and diplomates to gain valuable insights into board certification and continuing certification.
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CC
New Collaboration Simplifies CME Reporting for ABPMR Diplomates
The ABPMR is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) that makes it easier than ever to earn and report CME credit toward your Continuing Certification (CC).
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Residents: “Bank” An IHHC Project Now – Find out How!
As you move through PM&R residency, you'll need to complete an Improving Health and Health Care (IHHC) project as part of your first Continuing Certification (CC) cycle. To help you prepare, the ABPMR now allows residents to “bank” a qualifying IHHC project during residency and apply it toward their first five-year CC cycle.
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Exam Results
2025 Pain Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 126 newly certified Pain Medicine physicians!
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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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Physician Features
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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Physician Features
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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Subspecialty Certification
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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