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QI Spotlight: Length of Stay Initiative
This month our QI Project Spotlight was submitted by Drs. Amanda Harrington and John Horton III.
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Board Director News
In Remembrance of John Francis Ditunno, Jr., MD
The ABPMR remembers former Board Director, Board Chair and PM&R physician Dr. John Francis Ditunno, Jr.
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Vu Nguyen, MD: 2024 AAP Innovation and Impact in Education Award Recipient
Dr. Vu Nguyen, a member of the ABPMR Board of Directors, has been recognized as the recipient of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Innovation and Impact in Education Award for 2024. This award recognizes an AAP member for outstanding new developments and improvements in education that benefit academic PM&R and the physiatric community.
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Board Director News
Incoming Board Directors - 2024
At the ABPMR Winter Board Meeting in January 2024, two new directors were elected to serve on the ABPMR board. Click to read more about them!
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Faces of Physiatry: Father/Son Edition
Meet PM&R physician Dr. Steven Arbit and his son Evan, a third year PM&R resident.
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Other Research
Early Career PM&R Diplomates: Apply to be an ABMS Visiting Scholar
The ABPMR Foundation has committed to sponsoring an ABMS Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ABMS Visiting Scholars 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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QI Spotlight: ALS Coordinator Community of Practice
The February QI Spotlight was submitted by Ileana Howard, MD. Learn more about her creation of the ALS Coordinator Community of Practice.
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Primary Certification
Part II Examination Video Resources
Take a look at our Part II Examination video resource showcase that covers a wide variety of content including scoring, study tips, mock exams, practice vignettes and more.
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Volunteer Spotlight - Dr. Ronald Tolchin
This month our Volunteer Spotlight is Ronald Tolchin, DO. Dr. Tolchin is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through the ABPMR, the AOBPMR (American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) and also the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He has been a volunteer with the ABPMR for 20 years. We sat down with him to learn more about his career and service to the ABPMR.
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Exam Results
2023 Pediatric Rehabilitation Examination Results
This October, the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination was administered to 23 first-time candidates. Of these first-time candidates, 23, or 100%, passed the examination.
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2023 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results
This October, the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination was administered to 19 first-time candidates. Of these first-time candidates, 18, or 95%, passed the examination.
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Resources
2023 End-of-Year-Reminders
2023 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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QI Spotlight: Inpatient Departure Checklist
The December QI Project Spotlight was submitted by Emily Boyd, MD.
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Exam Results
2023 Pain Medicine Examination Results
This September, the Pain Medicine Examination was administered to 97 first-time candidates. Of these first-time candidates, 90, or 93%, passed the examination.
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2023 Part I Examination Results
In August 2023, the Part I Examination was administered to 521 candidates. Click to read the exam results!
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Residency/Fellowship News
PM&R Residency Training Requirements to Undergo Review by the ACGME
PM&R Residency Training Requirements to Undergo Review by the ACGME
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LA-PM&R: Articles Available for Quarter 4 Selection Beginning October 1
We are excited for the opportunity this gives LA-PM&R users to read important studies in the field, as well as the value it adds to your assessment and learning.
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Board Director News
Transformational Strategies Guide ABPMR in Updated Strategic Plan
As the five-year strategic plan was nearing its completion, the ABPMR Board reviewed the plan and elected to update and revise it to continue to build on its success and foundations. Click here to read more.
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2023 Sports Medicine Summer Examination Results
In July of 2023, 27 first-time candidates seeking initial certification took the Sports Medicine Examination. The Sports Medicine Examination for Continuing Certification was also administered in July. Click to see the results and names of the newly certified physicians!
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Physician Features
Volunteer Spotlight: Nathan Prahlow, MD
This month our Volunteer Spotlight feature is Nathan Prahlow, MD. Dr. Prahlow shares his journey to becoming a PM&R physician. Click here to read more about his story!
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Practice Analysis Completed
Results Used to Create New Content Outline for 2023 PRM Exam
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Newsletter
Get the latest PM&R news with the ABPMR Newsletter
Introducing the first edition of the ABPMR Newsletter. Click below to read it!
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Medical Boards Experiencing Incidences of a Scam: Be Alert!
The ABPMR has been made aware of a scam targeting physicians in some medical specialties. Read more to find out how you can protect yourself.
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Subspecialty Certification
ABIM to Offer Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Exam Annually Beginning in 2024
As the field of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) continues to grow, ABIM will begin offering the Certification Exam in this discipline annually starting in 2024.
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Published: Taking Leave During Residency
Click here to read more about the types of absences and subsequent delays and variations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Board Pass Rates.
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