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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Physician Features
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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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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Physician Features
Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Racine, MD
This month our Volunteer Spotlight feature is Cynthia Racine, MD. Dr. Racine shares her journey to becoming a PM&R physician, taking a new opportunity, and her role with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Click here to read more about her story!
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The Faces of Physiatry - Dr. David Lin
This months spotlight recognizes David Lin, MD who is one of the ABPMR’s most dedicated volunteers and the only PM&R physician to be board certified in four specialties: Brain Injury Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Sports Medicine. We sat down with him to learn about his journey with PM&R.
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ABPMR Winter Board Meeting: Board Director News
At the ABPMR Winter Board Meeting in January 2023, two new directors were elected to serve on the ABPMR board. Click to learn more about them!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Fitzpatrick, MD
This month our Volunteer Spotlight feature is Kevin Fitzpatrick, MD. Dr. Fitzpatrick shares his journey to becoming a PM&R physician, including his time in the military. Click here to read his incredible story!
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Physician Features
The Faces of Physiatry - Dr. Barry Smith
The field of PM&R has had many strong advocates over its 75 years as a board-certified specialty. One of the more recent advocates has been Barry Smith, MD, who served as Chair of the ABPMR Directors in addition to Chair of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Smith recently ended his term on the ABMS Board, and we talked to him about some of the highlights of his career as a leader in the field.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Marisa Osorio, DO
Marisa Osorio, DO, is the April Volunteer Spotlight feature! Read more about Dr. Osorio, her volunteer work, and her life in Seattle here.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Shahla Hosseini, MD, PhD
The March Volunteer Spotlight feature is Shahla Hosseini, MD, PhD. Click to read more about Dr. Hosseini and her career, volunteer work, and interests outside of work!
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Welcome, Dr. Apkon!
The ABPMR recently elected Susan Apkon, MD to the board of directors. Click to read more about Dr. Apkon's PM&R and volunteer experience. Welcome, Dr. Apkon!
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Welcome, Dr. Pruitt!
The ABPMR recently elected David Pruitt, MD to the board of directors. Click to read more about Dr. Pruitt's PM&R and volunteer experience. Welcome, Dr. Pruitt!
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ABPMR Winter Board Meeting: Board Director News
At the ABPMR Winter Board Meeting in January 2022, two new board members were elected to the ABPMR and four new officers were announced. Click to read the details and see the new directors!
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Physician Features
Volunteer Spotlight: Loren Davidson, MD
The ABPMR January Volunteer Spotlight feature is Loren Davidson, MD. Click to read more about Dr. Davidson, including his history with PM&R, collaborating with other ABPMR volunteers, and his adventurous lifestyle outside of work and volunteering.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Felicia Skelton, MD, MS
The August Volunteer Spotlight feature is first-time ABPMR volunteer, Felicia Skelton, MD, MS. Click to read about Dr. Skelton's life in a clinical practice and research role, her first year as an oral examiner, and what she's excited for in the upcoming years as a volunteer!
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