Board Director News
In Remembrance of John Francis Ditunno, Jr., MD
The ABPMR remembers former Board Director, Board Chair and PM&R physician Dr. John Francis Ditunno, Jr.
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Other Research
Early Career PM&R Diplomates: Apply to be an ABMS Visiting Scholar
The ABPMR Foundation has committed to sponsoring an ABMS Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™ supports the research of early-career physicians and research professionals and facilitates leadership development through engagement with ABMS and the broader certification community.
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2023 End-of-Year-Reminders
2023 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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2022 End-of-Year Reminders
2022 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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2021 End-of-Year Reminders
2021 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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Continuing Certification Research
Provide Your #PMRWellness Perspective!
The ABPMR is proud to partner with the the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), and Stanford Medicine WellMD Center to conduct an important study on burnout in the field of PM&R. Click to read how you can share your feedback to improve physician well-being.
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2020 End-of-Year Reminders
The end of the year is approaching! Here are some reminders about certification requirements, LA-PM&R, ABPMR holiday hours, and more as 2020 comes to a close.
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Physician Features
Welcome, Paul Zobitz!
The ABPMR is pleased to introduce Paul Zobitz, Director of Operations at ABPMR. Welcome, Paul!
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Virtual Part II Examination FAQ
For the first time in our history, the ABPMR will be administering a virtual Part II Examination for our candidates. Since the May announcement, we have heard some common questions about exam dates and the schedule, how this will affect subspecialty exams, and general logistics — read on for answers.
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ABPMR Commitment to Flexibility for MOC
Recognizing that physiatrists may be concerned about completing MOC requirements due to constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABPMR is offering an option to defer requirements due in 2020.
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COVID-19 Resources
This article contains links to information for clinicians and learning opportunities with CME.
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Initial Certification Research
Published: Should There Be A Part II ABPMR Examination?: A Psychometric Inquiry
Do ABPMR’s Part I and Part II Examinations measure different competencies? An ABPMR board director-led research team found out.
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Published: Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) Performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Initial Certifying Examinations
How do the exam performances of Allopathic physicians compare to Osteopathic physicians on the ABPMR Part I and Part II Examinations?
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Continuing Certification Research
Published: Evaluation of Longitudinal Assessment for use in Maintenance of Certification
The ABPMR board director–led research team published an article in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on a quality improvement study that evaluated longitudinal assessment as a replacement for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Examination. Click here to read a summary, including a link to the full article.
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Published: Association of participation in the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Maintenance of Certification Program and physician disciplinary actions
Can ABPMR maintenance of certification participation predict which physicians are at risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?
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Published: Does performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation initial certification examinations predict future physician disciplinary actions?
Can ABPMR Board Certification predict which physicians have higher (or lower) risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?
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LA-PMR
How Do I Study for LA-PM&R?
Shifting from a high-stakes examination to longitudinal assessment has raised questions, including how to prepare and study for future questions. Read more about how the longitudinal assessment platform is the study tool.
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The ABPMR Appreciates Our Volunteers of 2018-19
The ABPMR acknowledges and thanks the physicians who have volunteered this year in so many capacities in order to strengthen the field of PM&R and its subspecialties.
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Board Director News
ABPMR Strategic Plan: Reaffirmed Mission, Reimagined Vision, Refocused Strategies
After a yearlong planning process, which included internal and external stakeholders, the ABPMR is announcing their renewed strategic plan for the next five years. Read more about the reaffirmed mission, new vision statement, and the key strategic areas of the plan.
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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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ABPMR Announces Retirement of MOC Examination; Implementation of Longitudinal Assessment for MOC
Following a successful longitudinal assessment pilot, the ABPMR is announcing its plans to implement the program one year sooner than previously anticipated — participation in longitudinal assessment will count for the MOC assessment requirement beginning in 2020. Read more details here.
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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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The Vision Commission, ABMS Implementation Plans, and the ABPMR MOC Program
Recently, the Vision Commission released its final report detailing recommendations for the future of continuous certification. Click to read more about how the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has responded with an implementation plan and how those plans might affect ABPMR diplomates.
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We Thank Our Volunteers of 2017-18
The ABPMR thanks the many physician volunteers who have given the gift of their time, knowledge, and dedication to the field of PM&R and its subspecialties this year.
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