Residency/Fellowship News
PM&R Residency Training Requirements to Undergo Review by the ACGME
PM&R Residency Training Requirements to Undergo Review by the ACGME
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Initial Certification Research
Published: Taking Leave During Residency
Click here to read more about the types of absences and subsequent delays and variations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Board Pass Rates.
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Special Guidance: Family Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows
In February 2021, the ABPMR announced a new family leave policy for residents and fellows in response to COVID-19. The ABPMR is now announcing temporary guidance related to this new policy to offer more flexibility to use the special leave period. Click to read the full details!
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QI Spotlight: Assessing Patients With Back Pain in a Resident-Run Clinic
The July QI project was submitted by Alexandra Samas, DO. Dr. Samas completed her project during her residency at Stony Brook University, and used her QI project to better evaluate patients with lower back pain using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) survey. Click to read her full project and how she achieved her goal!
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New Family Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows
Beginning in July 2021, all residents in PM&R training programs, and fellows in 2-year fellowships, will be allowed up to an additional four consecutive weeks away from training for parental, caregiver, and medical leave. Read the announcement and all the details here!
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