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
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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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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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
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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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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Physician Features
Welcome, Dr. Kirksey!
The ABPMR recently elected Keneshia McMullen Kirksey, MD, to the board of directors. Click to read more about Dr. Kirksey's significant leadership and education experience in PM&R. Welcome, Dr. Kirksey!
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Welcome, Dr. Nguyen
The ABPMR recently elected Vu Nguyen, MD, MBA, as one of two new directors. Click through to read more about Dr. Nguyen’s extensive experience in PM&R and his history of service in the field. Welcome, Dr. Nguyen!
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Physician Features
Welcome, Dr. Garstang
The ABPMR recently elected Susan Garstang, MD, as one of two new board directors. Click through to read more about Dr. Garstang’s significant leadership and education experience in PM&R and spinal cord injury medicine. Welcome, Dr Garstang!
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Welcome, Dr Johns
The ABPMR recently elected Jeffery Johns MD to be its newest board director; his first term will begin on August 1, 2018. Click through to read more about how his substantial experience in PM&R and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine will make him a valuable addition to the Board of Directors. Welcome, Dr Johns!
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Executive Director News
From Board Director to Executive Director: Leadership Engagement in MOC
Read about how Executive Director Dr. Carolyn Kinney's history with the board gives her a unique perspective in her current role as executive director. Also, check out a brand new video series from the ABPMR: Meet the Board Directors.
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ABPMR Elects Dr R. Van Harrison as Its First Public Board Member
The ABPMR is pleased to announce the election of its first-ever public board member. R. Van Harrison, Ph.D., will start his first term on the ABPMR Board of Directors in July 2017. Read more about Dr Harrison, as well as the decision to add a public member to the board of directors.
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