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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Physician Features
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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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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Board Director News
ABPMR Recognizes Volunteers with 10 Years or More of Service
To honor dedicated volunteers, the ABPMR established the Decade Achievement Award. The inaugural recipients were recognized at the fall Item Writing Workshop in Tampa, FL, in November 2024.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Yanira Vazquez-Perez
This month's Volunteer Spotlight highlights Dr. Yanira Vazquez-Perez, who is practicing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Puerto Rico!
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Physician Features
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Unoma Akamagwuna
This month our Volunteer Spotlight features Dr. Unoma Akamagwuna! Click to read more about her journey into PM&R.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Oscar Sanchez
This month, our volunteer spotlight shines on Dr. Oscar Sanchez! Click here to learn more about his journey to PM&R.
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Physician Features
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Suehun Ho
Congratulations to Dr. Suehun Ho, an esteemed volunteer with the ABPMR, on her recent appointment to the Part I Associate Committee. This is a significant achievement that reflects her dedication and expertise.
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2024 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 28 newly certified Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physicians!
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Subspecialty Certification
2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 24 newly certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Geoffrey Seidel
This month our Volunteer Spotlight features Geoffrey Seidel, MD. Click to read more about his journey in PM&R!
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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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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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Newsletter
Provide Your #PMRWellness Perspective!
The ABPMR is proud to partner with the the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), and Stanford Medicine WellMD Center to conduct an important study on burnout in the field of PM&R. Click to read how you can share your feedback to improve physician well-being.
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2020 End-of-Year Reminders
The end of the year is approaching! Here are some reminders about certification requirements, LA-PM&R, ABPMR holiday hours, and more as 2020 comes to a close.
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Physician Features
Welcome, Paul Zobitz!
The ABPMR is pleased to introduce Paul Zobitz, Director of Operations at ABPMR. Welcome, Paul!
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Virtual Part II Examination FAQ
For the first time in our history, the ABPMR will be administering a virtual Part II Examination for our candidates. Since the May announcement, we have heard some common questions about exam dates and the schedule, how this will affect subspecialty exams, and general logistics — read on for answers.
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ABPMR Commitment to Flexibility for MOC
Recognizing that physiatrists may be concerned about completing MOC requirements due to constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABPMR is offering an option to defer requirements due in 2020.
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COVID-19 Resources
This article contains links to information for clinicians and learning opportunities with CME.
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LA-PMR
How Do I Study for LA-PM&R?
Shifting from a high-stakes examination to longitudinal assessment has raised questions, including how to prepare and study for future questions. Read more about how the longitudinal assessment platform is the study tool.
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Physician Features
The ABPMR Appreciates Our Volunteers of 2018-19
The ABPMR acknowledges and thanks the physicians who have volunteered this year in so many capacities in order to strengthen the field of PM&R and its subspecialties.
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ABPMR Strategic Plan: Reaffirmed Mission, Reimagined Vision, Refocused Strategies
After a yearlong planning process, which included internal and external stakeholders, the ABPMR is announcing their renewed strategic plan for the next five years. Read more about the reaffirmed mission, new vision statement, and the key strategic areas of the plan.
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Physician Features
Welcome, Dr Clinchot!
Daniel M Clinchot MD was recently elected as the next ABPMR board director. His first term of service will begin on August 1, 2019. Click through to read about Dr Clinchot's experience in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine and his long history of service in the field. Welcome, Dr Clinchot!
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ABPMR Announces Retirement of MOC Examination; Implementation of Longitudinal Assessment for MOC
Following a successful longitudinal assessment pilot, the ABPMR is announcing its plans to implement the program one year sooner than previously anticipated — participation in longitudinal assessment will count for the MOC assessment requirement beginning in 2020. Read more details here.
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