Other Research
Published: 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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Board Director News
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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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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Physician Features
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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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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Other Research
Published: Predicting Performance in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Part II Certification Oral Examination Based On Milestone Ratings
Click to read the most recent publication on Predicting Performance in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Part II Certification Oral Examination Based On Milestone Ratings
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2024 End-of-Year-Reminders
The end of 2024 is approaching quickly! Here are some important details to remember as the year wraps up, including certification requirements, LA-PM&R enrollment, and ABPMR holiday hours.
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Physician Features
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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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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Subspecialty Certification
2024 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 28 newly certified Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physicians!
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2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 24 newly certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians!
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Physician Features
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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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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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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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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Resources
2022 End-of-Year Reminders
2022 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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2021 End-of-Year Reminders
2021 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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Continuing Certification Research
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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Initial Certification Research
Published: Should There Be A Part II ABPMR Examination?: A Psychometric Inquiry
Do ABPMR’s Part I and Part II Examinations measure different competencies? An ABPMR board director-led research team found out.
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Published: Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) Performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Initial Certifying Examinations
How do the exam performances of Allopathic physicians compare to Osteopathic physicians on the ABPMR Part I and Part II Examinations?
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Continuing Certification Research
Published: Evaluation of Longitudinal Assessment for use in Maintenance of Certification
The ABPMR board director–led research team published an article in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on a quality improvement study that evaluated longitudinal assessment as a replacement for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Examination. Click here to read a summary, including a link to the full article.
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Published: Association of participation in the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Maintenance of Certification Program and physician disciplinary actions
Can ABPMR maintenance of certification participation predict which physicians are at risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?
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Published: Does performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation initial certification examinations predict future physician disciplinary actions?
Can ABPMR Board Certification predict which physicians have higher (or lower) risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?
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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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