Primary Certification
SCIM and PRM Initial Certification Exams to be Offered Every Other Year
Beginning in 2025, the ABPMR will offer the initial certification exams for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) every other year.
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CC
QI Spotlight: Reducing the Length of Stay in Acute Inpatient Rehab
This month our QI Spotlight was submitted by Robert Holland, MD. Click here to learn more about his project "Reducing the Length of Stay in Acute Inpatient Rehab."
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Continuing Certification Update: Introducing New Quality Improvement Opportunities!
You asked for it and now it’s here! Click here to see the available new opportunities for QI (IHHC) Credit!
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CC
New LA-BIM platform video tutorials
To ease your transition into our new LA-BIM platform we have created a series of informational tutorials to help you navigate the new platform and answer any questions you may have. Click to view.
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Announcing a New and Improved Platform for Longitudinal Assessment (LA) for PM&R Beginning in 2025
The ABPMR is excited to announce a new and improved platform for Longitudinal Assessment (LA) for PM&R beginning in 2025!
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Subspecialty Certification
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Move to Longitudinal Assessment (LA) in 2025
After the successful launch of longitudinal assessment for Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) in 2024, two additional subspecialties will be moving to LA beginning in 2025.
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QI Spotlight: Length of Stay Initiative
This month our QI Project Spotlight was submitted by Drs. Amanda Harrington and John Horton III.
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CC
QI Spotlight: ALS Coordinator Community of Practice
The February QI Spotlight was submitted by Ileana Howard, MD. Learn more about her creation of the ALS Coordinator Community of Practice.
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LA-PM&R: Articles Available for Quarter 4 Selection Beginning October 1
We are excited for the opportunity this gives LA-PM&R users to read important studies in the field, as well as the value it adds to your assessment and learning.
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CC
ABPMR CC Program Fee Announcement
Starting in January 2022, participation in the Continuing Certification (CC) Program will increase to $350 annually. Please click here to see the reasons for this change, a breakdown of ABPMR annual expenses, and reminders of the value of participating in the CC Program.
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2021 CC Survey Results Preview
In 2021, we asked all ABPMR diplomates to share their feedback on the new CC (Continuing Certification) Program, including their thoughts on LA-PM&R (longitudinal assessment for PM&R), QI, professionalism, and other requirements. Click to see a preview of the survey results!
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CC
QI Project Series: You're Already Doing QI
In the QI Project Series, we discuss and debunk common misconceptions about Quality Improvement (QI) projects. Click to read the fourth article in the series about finding applicable QI topics in your daily routines.
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QI Spotlight: Measuring Muscle Loss in Stroke Survivors with Spasticity
Sheng Li, MD, PhD, submitted this month's QI Project Spotlight. Dr. Li's project focused on improving the quality of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to accurately measure muscle loss in post-stroke patients. Click to read the full project!
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CC
QI Project Series: Pre-measure Twice, Change Once
In the QI Project Series, we discuss and debunk common misconceptions about Quality Improvement (QI) projects. Click to read the third article in the series about the importance of pre-measuring.
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QI Project Series: Done in Weeks, Not Months
In the QI Project Series, we discuss and debunk common misconceptions about Quality Improvement (QI) projects. Click to read the second article in the series about the timing of projects.
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