Initial Certification Research
Does the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Self-Assessment Examination for Residents Predict the Chances of Passing the Part I Board Certification Examination?
ABPMR diplomate and volunteer Samuel J. Lee, MD, recently led a study examining how scores on the Self-Assessment Examination for Residents (SAE-R) can help predict success on the ABPMR Part I Certification Examination. Using data from 2015 to 2024, the research identifies key score thresholds that may help residents and residency programs better assess board exam readiness.
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Continuing Certification Research
Understanding Discordant Board Outcomes
New ABPMR research examines individual and residency program factors associated with differing outcomes on the Part I and Part II Certification Examinations.
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Analysis of Candidate Performance in the Brain Injury Medicine Subspecialty Certification Examination
Read more about the data-driven overview of BIM exam outcomes, trends, and candidate perspectives from 2014–2024.
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Subspecialty Certification Research
Determination of core knowledge and skills for Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine certification: A systematic practice analysis
In 2022, the ABPMR contracted with Professional Services Industries LLC to complete a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) practice analysis.The goal was to develop an updated examination content outline that accurately depicts the knowledge and skills expected for a competent PRM physician following completion of training
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Association of Internship With Performance on American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certification Examinations
Click to read about how internship experience can influence performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certification exams.
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Initial Certification Research
Predicting Performance in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Part II Certification Oral Examination Based On Milestone Ratings
Click to read the most recent publication on Predicting Performance in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Part II Certification Oral Examination Based On Milestone Ratings
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Current Practice Focus Trends in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Click to read the most recent publication on current practice focus trends in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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Initial Certification Research
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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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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Initial Certification Research
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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Occupational Characteristics Associated with Professional Fulfillment and Burnout Among U.S Physiatrists
ABPMR Executive Director, Dr. Carolyn Kinney collaborated with the AAPM, AAP, and researchers at Stanford to identify factors contributing to professional fulfillment and burnout. Click here for a link to the full article and to read a summary.
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Subspecialty Certification Research
Current Status and Trends in Subspecialty Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
A research team led by Sunil Sabharwal, MD, recently had their research article on trends in subspecialty certification published ahead of print in the PM&R Journal. Read Dr. Sabharwal's summary of the research and see the full article here.
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Do Milestone Ratings Predict Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Board Certification Examination Scores?
A research team led by Gerard E. Francisco, MD, recently had their research article on milestone ratings and certifying examinations published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Read Dr. Francisco's summary of the research!
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Continuing Certification Research
Influence of Sex and Age on Ratings of Confidence and Relevance in Continuing Certification Longitudinal Assessment - A Pilot Study
Carolyn L. Kinney, MD, recently had her research article on the LAPM&R algorithm design published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Read a summary of Dr. Kinney's research!
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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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