Board Director News
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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Published: Comparison of State Board Disciplinary Actions in Board-Certified Versus Non-Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
A research team led by Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, recently had their research article on disciplinary action in board certified versus non-board-certified physicians published ahead of print in the PM&R Journal. Read Dr. Robinson's summary of the research and see the full article here.
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Initial Certification Research
Published: Why do Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Lose Board Certification?
Why Do Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Lose American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification? Click to read the research article conducted by a team of ABPMR physiatrists.
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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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Physician Features
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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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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Physician Features
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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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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Physician Features
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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Part II Examination: Webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison
Join our Part II Examination webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison, Part II Examination Committee Chair, to get your exam questions answered! Tune in live on Thursday, April 8th, at 4:30 pm CDT.
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On My Timeline: CME
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allows you to demonstrate that you’re keeping current with the latest education and innovation in the field. Read how to use your Certification Dashboard and other ABPMR resources to find, track, and report your credits to meet your certification requirements.
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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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Primary Certification
Part II Examination 2021: Format, Application Announcements
Due to continued uncertainties regarding COVID-19's course and vaccine availability, the ABPMR has decided to conduct the 2021 Part II Examination virtually. Read more about the timing of the examination and the application window.
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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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Subspecialty E-Badges Now Available for Download
Now you can promote all of your board certifications through ABPMR — simply sign in to your abpmr.org account, click 'User Profile,' and download your badges for use in email signatures, websites, and digital advertising.
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Board Director News
ABPMR Announces New Board Chair James T. McDeavitt, MD
In August, a new chair of the ABPMR board of directors began his term. Learn more about the position and the new ABPMR chair, Dr. James McDeavitt.
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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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Board Director News
Meet the Director Video Series
Do you wonder who the ABPMR Board Directors are, and what they have to say about the board’s role in the PM&R field? Get to know the ABPMR Board of Directors by watching the “Meet the Board Directors” video series.
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CertificationMatters.org Helps Patients Find a Board Certified Physician
Board certification has been shown to be an important factor to patients when choosing a physician, according to feedback gathered by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). With these findings in mind, ABMS has launched a new website, [CertificationMatters.org](https://www.CertificationMatters.org), to help patients find a board certified physician.
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Board Director News
How Did They Get There? Insights into Becoming an ABPMR Board Director
Have you wondered what the duties of a board director are, or how directors came to serve the ABPMR? There are many factors that are considered and a specific process that is followed when ABPMR is electing a new board director.
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PM&R Leadership at ABMS
Two PM&R physicians have been elected to leadership roles at the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), while a third PM&R physician completed his term of service.
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Residency/Fellowship News
New Video: The Board, Associations, and Societies: What's the Difference?
From our conversations with diplomates, we understand it can be difficult to know the difference between the ABPMR and PM&R-related membership societies. Today, as part of a suite of materials designed for residency education from the ABPMR, a new video helps explain.
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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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A Look at ABPMR Finances: Context and Guiding Principles
The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and its board of directors acknowledges the financial investment required of PM&R physicians to gain and maintain their board certification, and for this reason, the ABPMR is also dedicated to fiscal stewardship, including controlling costs and improving transparency. Click to read more about the guiding principles for ABPMR's approach to finances.
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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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Physician Features
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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