2020 Virtual Annual Assembly Program

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

The AAPM&R Annual Assembly is THE largest annual gathering of
physiatrists in the world! Join us online for the 2020 virtual Annual
Assembly, November 12-15, with additional events beginning
November 8, as Team Physiatry advances the specialty together
during a week of collaboration, education, and fun!

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A NEW, VIRTUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCE
Welcome 1
FOR TEAM PHYSIATRY!
Your Virtual Experience 2-5
We hope you’ll join us online for physiatry’s premier annual
meeting—the 2020 virtual Annual Assembly—November 12-15, 2020. Schedule-at-a-Glance 7
We recognize the clinical, practice and institutional challenges that
you've been experiencing, and we want to support you by bringing the Plenary Speakers 9
specialty together to convene as a community during the 2020 virtual Pre-Assembly Sessions 11
Annual Assembly.
Community Sessions 12-13
We’re bringing the energy, spirit, and collaboration of a face-to-face
gathering to the virtual physiatric event of the year; transforming Live Sessions 15-21
#AAPMR20 into a world-class, digital experience jam-packed with
the top-notch education that you’ve come to expect from the On-Demand Sessions 22-23

Academy. Only this year, you’ll be participating from your home, office, Exhibits and Other 25
Networking Sessions
institution—or couch—we won’t judge !
About AAPM&R 27
What can you expect from #AAPMR20? A whole new interactive
experience with creative learning opportunities, entertaining Be BOLD at #AAPMR20 28
networking events, cutting-edge research, and so much more! Our
program includes both live and on-demand presentations, exhibits,
research posters, the popular Job and Fellowship Fair, Medical Student
Program, Assembly-wide games, social media, and other exciting ways
to participate. The virtual Annual Assembly offers 80+ Continuing
Medical Education credits and includes access to ALL live and
on-demand sessions from November 8 through January 31, 2021.

We’ve also introduced special, one-time, deeply-discounted pricing for
2020 so that Team Physiatry can come together to share best
practices, reflect on lessons learned and continue supporting each
other as we navigate a “new normal.” Fellow and Associate members,
your registration rate is only $350, which is a 50% discount off the
comparable 2019 early rates. PLUS, you’ll also receive a $100 credit
toward your 2021 AAPM&R membership dues when you register for the
2020 Annual Assembly.

Read on to see what’s on #AAPMR20’s roster. You’re in for some fun
surprises—we promise!

If you haven’t attended an Annual Assembly in a while, this is a unique
opportunity for you to re-connect with your PM&R community. If you
are a returning attendee, we hope you can join us again this year in a
whole new way!

I look forward to having you join me on Team Physiatry and
register for #AAPMR20 at www.aapmr.org/2020!

Warmly,
Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR
AAPM&R President

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#AAPMR20 IS GOING VIRTUAL FOR TEAM PHYSIATRY!

Log in for a truly interactive event you won't want to miss. =
Continue reading to check out our virtual game plan and
start planning your Assembly experience.

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YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

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#AAPMR20

TEAM PHYSIATRY'S VIRTUAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

The nature of events has changed. Organizations across the globe are
transforming their in-person events into engaging virtual experiences. The
Academy is no exception, and we’re doing it bigger and better than ever!
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in our virtual playbook…

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Networking Lounge Live Plenary Sessions
Step into the virtual Lounge to engage with peers In the virtual theater, listen to our three re-imagined
and build relationships with colleagues during the plenary sessions. Hear from high-profile thought-leaders
conference. Don’t miss your chance to learn, partner who will share their insights and how they’ve overcome
and connect with others to stay ahead. adversity to leave a lasting impact on their respective
fields and throughout the world. Don’t forget about your
Community Sessions peer presenters on Saturday! Hear our PhyzTalks finalists
We’ve added more community sessions throughout who will share their compelling and inspirational physiatry-
the week prior to the main program and networking focused stories with the greater PM&R community.
opportunities so you can connect and collaborate with
your peers. Attend sessions created by community
leaders specifically for your community’s unique Education takes center stage at #AAPMR20! Enjoy both live
needs and challenges, meet like-minded peers who and on-demand presentations, broken down into various
share similar interests and celebrate meaningful clinical and practice themes so you can customize your
connections. educational experience with what's most important to you.
#AAPMR20 provides the opportunity to earn 80+ AMA PRA
Academy Resources Category 1 Credits™.
Learn more about Team
Physiatry and how you can Real-Time Sessions
play a role in advancing Choose from 30+ live clinical and practice symposia
the specialty. Meet that are interactive and exciting. Attendees will have an
Academy staff and get opportunity to ask faculty questions and interact with their
the 411 on all AAPM&R peers in real-time.
initiatives (current and
what’s coming soon), On-Demand Sessions
resources and solutions Attendees will be able to listen to 50+ pre-recorded
for physiatrists looking on-demand sessions, with content accessible before
to succeed in today’s and after the event until January 31, 2021.
ever-changing practice
environment.
Research Hub
The virtual Annual Assembly is your invitation to hear first-
hand the important trends and research from recognized
industry professionals, peers and experts—all from the
comfort of your desk, couch or wherever you’re logged on.
Get the information you need to prepare your practice and
patients for a post-pandemic world and a “new normal.” All
posters will have pre-recorded audio to accompany them
as well as live sessions with the "best of" posters.

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YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

LEARN BY ENGAGING NEXT STEPS FOR
WITH EXHIBITORS IN #AAPMR20 REGISTRANTS
THE PM&R PAVILION
Registered attendees will receive
Get the virtual scoop on all the latest and greatest participation instructions closer to the
PM&R technologies in the interactive PM&R Pavilion. Assembly. In the meantime, your Academy
Meet exhibitors, join company-hosted events, receive will be sending updates, highlights, and tips
special offers, and much more while learning about to maximize your virtual experience!
innovative products and services that can help grow
your practice and better serve your patients. • The virtual platform is designed to work
on web-based applications (Chrome,
While visiting the PM&R Pavilion, check out our 30- Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer). You
to 60-minute Sponsored Educational Theaters and can access the platform from your laptop,
Sponsored Product Demonstrations. Experts will tablet or mobile phone. The best visual
be on-hand to present on topics including patient experience is from a desktop or laptop.
education, specific products, and therapeutic areas.
These sessions are independent from the Academy • The virtual Assembly will include a combination
and do not offer CME credit. of live symposia, community sessions and
pre-Assembly sessions, as well as pre-recorded
AAPM&R will also host a valuable Career Corner sessions on-demand, virtual posters, virtual exhibit
throughout the meeting. Attendees will be able to hall with sponsored sessions, and more. You will
schedule one-on-one CV reviews and gain career have access to the virtual Assembly site to explore
guidance from fellow members. on-demand content and access pre-Assembly
sessions beginning Sunday, November 8 and will
PRACTICE AND have access to ALL content (including recordings
CAREER ADVANCEMENT of live sessions) until January 31, 2021. Visit
www.aapmr.org/2020, and check back often
Job and Fellowship Fair as we’ll be adding more information on specific
Looking for your dream job? Interested in what sessions and faculty!
opportunities might be available? Join us on Friday,
November 13 from 6-9 pm (CT) for the largest PM&R- • In addition to creative learning opportunities, the
specific online career fair. Interact with representatives virtual event will include all the fun you have come
from institutions and practices across the country, to expect at the Assembly. Stay tuned for details on
and make a lasting impression on a potential future networking events, games, and ways to connect with
employer. Connect with other job seekers, and share Team Physiatry!
advice and stories about what makes PM&R such a
unique specialty. CANCELLATION POLICY
Now through November 6, 2020, AAPM&R will give a full
refund for the virtual Annual Assembly, for any reason.
A full refund will be issued to any registrant upon
request, without any fees or penalties, no matter when
they registered for the virtual Assembly. When possible,
cancellations with advance notice are appreciated.

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

10 am–5:30 pm (CT) V I R T U A L P O S T E R S ( ON-DEMAND) P R E - R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N S ( ON-DEMAND)

11 am–3:30 pm (CT) MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM

1 pm - 8:30 pm (CT) COMMUNITY SESSIONS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

10 am–8:30 pm (CT) V I R T U A L P O S T E R S ( ON-DEMAND) P R E - R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N S ( ON-DEMAND)

6 pm-9 pm (CT) P R E -A S S E M B LY S E S S I O N : UTI LIZI N G U LTR A SO U N D I N YO U R P M & R P R AC TI CE

11 am-8:30 pm (CT) COMMUNITY SESSIONS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

10 am–8:15 pm (CT) V I R T U A L P O S T E R S ( ON-DEMAND) P R E - R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N S ( ON-DEMAND)

6 pm-9 pm (CT) P R E -A S S E M B LY S E S S I O N : ADVAN CI N G CLI N I C AL S K I LL S I N S PA S TI CIT Y MANAG E M E NT

1 pm - 8:15 pm (CT) COMMUNITY SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

10 am–7 pm (CT) V I R T U A L P O S T E R S ( ON-DEMAND) P R E - R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N S ( ON-DEMAND)

6 pm-9 pm (CT) P R E -A S S E M B LY S E S S I O N : NAVI GATI N G O PI O I D MANAG E M E NT I N A PAN D E M I C

4 pm - 7pm (CT) COMMUNITY SESSIONS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

10 am–6 pm (CT) V I R T U A L P O S T E R S ( ON-DEMAND) P R E - R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N S ( ON-DEMAND)

10 am–6 pm (CT) COMMUNITY SESSIONS

7 pm-8:30 pm (CT) OPENING PLENARY & PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

10 am-4 pm (CT) PM&R PAVILION (EXHIBIT HALL) HOURS

10 am–11:15 am (CT) MULTICULTUR AL LEADERSHIP CROSS - COMMUNIT Y SESSION

11:30 am–12:30 pm (CT) C O N C U R R E N T L I V E S Y M P O S I A

12:30 pm–2 pm (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL THEATERS, SPONSORED PRODUCT DEMONSTR ATIONS,
VIRTUAL EXHIBITS, LIVE POSTER SESSIONS, CAREER CORNER APPTS

2 pm–3 pm (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA
3 pm–4 pm (CT)
SPONSORED PRODUCT DEMONSTR ATIONS, SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL THEATERS,
VIRTUAL EXHIBITS, LIVE POSTER SESSIONS, CAREER CORNER APPTS

4 pm–5:30 pm (CT) AAPM&R BUSINESS MEETING

6 pm-9 pm (CT) JOB AND FELLOWSHIP FAIR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

10 am-4 pm (CT) PM&R PAVILION (EXHIBIT HALL) HOURS

10 am–11:15 am (CT) PHYZTALKS PLENARY

11:30 am–12:30 pm (CT) C O N C U R R E N T L I V E S Y M P O S I A

12:30 pm–2 pm (CT) SPONSORED PRODUCT DEMONSTR ATIONS, SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL THEATERS,
VIRTUAL EXHIBITS, LIVE POSTER SESSIONS, CAREER CORNER APPTS

2 pm–3 pm (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

3 pm–4 pm (CT) SPONSORED PRODUCT DEMONSTR ATIONS, SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL THEATERS,
VIRTUAL EXHIBITS, LIVE POSTER SESSIONS, CAREER CORNER APPTS

4 pm–5:30 pm (CT) ALUMNI SOCIAL HOURS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10 am-2 pm (CT) PM&R PAVILION (EXHIBIT HALL) HOURS

10 am–11 am (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

11:30 am–12:30 pm (CT) C O N C U R R E N T L I V E S Y M P O S I A

12:30 pm–2 pm (CT) SPONSORED PRODUCT DEMONSTR ATIONS, SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL THEATERS,
2 pm–3 pm (CT) VIRTUAL EXHIBITS, LIVE POSTER SESSIONS, CAREER CORNER APPTS

CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

3 pm–4 pm (CT) CLOSING PLENARY: ZEITER LECTURE & AWARDS PRESENTATION

Content subject to change. All times are in Central Time, (UST-6).

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

MEET

TEAM PHYSIATRY’S PLENARY SPEAKERS

No other conference brings the PM&R community together like #AAPMR20. As part of your virtual event experience,
be sure to attend our three re-imagined plenary sessions, where PM&R thought-leaders will share their insights and
how they’ve overcome adversity to leave a lasting impact on their respective fields and throughout the world.
Don’t forget about your peer presenters on Saturday! Hear our PhyzTalks finalists who will share their compelling and
inspirational physiatry-focused stories with the greater PM&R community.

Presidential Address and Plenary Keynote: Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR and Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 7 PM (CT)

AAPM&R President Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR, will officially launch #AAPMR20 and
welcome attendees. Then Dr. Gittler and Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD, a Harvard-trained and published
neuroanatomist, will participate in a fire-side chat about Dr. Taylor’s inspiring journey.
In 1996, a blood vessel exploded in the left half of her brain. Over the course of four hours,
Dr. Taylor watched her mind completely deteriorate, until she could not walk, talk, read,
write or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to completely recover all function.

In 2008, Dr. Taylor gave the first TED™ talk that ever went viral, she was the premier guest on Oprah’s Soul Series, and
she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2008. In 2020, Dr. Taylor will publish
book #2 about insights into whole brain living, and she is committed to educating the public about neuroplasticity and
the ability of the brain to recover from stroke or brain trauma.

PhyzTalks Finalists
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 10 AM (CT)

#AAPMR20 Spend part of your morning listening to the outstanding top submissions from our “Call
for PhyzTalks.” PhyzTalks are TED™-style talks, which feature stories that are compelling
and impactful to physiatrists. Featured presenters include: Steven Macaluso, MD, FRCPC,

CASEM, CSCN; David M. Popoli, MD, FAAPMR; Kareen A. Velez, MD, FAAPMR; Julia L.

Iafrate, DO, CAQSM, FAAPMR; Stuart J. Glassman, MD, MBA, FAAPMR; Deborah L. Bernal, MD, FAAPMR; and Farha
S. Ikramuddin, MD, MBBS, FAAPMR. Topics include Active Resilience Training, the Leadership Role of PM&R During the
Pandemic and an Immigrant Doctor's Fight.

52nd Walter J. Zeiter Lecture and Awards Video Presentation: Will Waller
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 3 PM (CT)

Will Waller is the CEO of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). After a 20-year career
in human resources at three Global, Fortune 150 companies, he has performed a variety of global business
partner roles, as well as led large scale change initiatives.
In 1992, a bullet pierced Will’s spine and kidney in a gang-related shooting. He suffered a mixed conus
cauda equina injury to his lower back, which left him with some sensation/feeling and slight movement, as
well as other functionality. As a result, Will has chronic leg pain, and eventually, his kidney had to be removed. In helping
him through his physical and emotional challenges, one of his doctors at the Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital eventually
persuaded him to apply to junior college.
He eventually joined the Cleveland Wheelchair Cavaliers and performed at the highest level for team USA, having won
two Paralympic Bronze Medals and two World Championships. The NWBA leadership role has allowed Will to leverage
his blend of business and sporting.
Prior to Will's presentation will be our AAPM&R Awards Video Presentation! Our 2020 award winners will be recognized
for their significant contributions to both the specialty and to people with disabilities.

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PRE-ASSEMBLY SESSIONS

YOUR PRE-GAME PLAN—

LOG IN EARLY FOR EXCLUSIVE EDUCATION

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Education takes center stage at #AAPMR20 and it all starts with our pre-Assembly sessions. Choose from three
exciting offerings in the areas of ultrasound, spasticity and pain management—all included with your registration.
Attendees will enjoy a virtual learning experience unlike they’ve ever seen before, led by specialty thought-leaders who
will provide real-world, clinically-applicable didactic and interactive case-based discussions on PM&R’s hottest topics.

 MONDAY, Utilizing Ultrasound in Your PM&R Practice
NOVEMBER 9 This session will focus on how ultrasound can be utilized to enhance any musculoskeletal or
6-9 PM (CT) neuromuscular physiatry practice. Attendees will learn via interactive case-based scenarios.
These cases will involve both the upper and lower extremities and will help attendees improve
their diagnostic ultrasound skills as well as their ultrasound guided procedural skills. This session is
meant to complement the robust STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program curriculum.
Thank you to our virtual exhibitors!

 TUESDAY, Partial support for the Utilizing Ultrasound in Your PM&R Practice session has been provided through an educational grant
NOVEMBER 10 from Allergan, an Abbvie company; Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. in compliance with ACCME Standards for Commercial
6-9 PM (CT) Support.

Advancing Clinical Skills in Spasticity Management
In this valuable virtual session, you’ll learn how to enhance your clinical skills in managing patients
with spasticity and related conditions. Attendees will learn via updated journal club round-tables,
be presented with case-based scenarios, hear interactive lectures on treatment plans and observe
hands-on skills that are relevant to that case scenario. At the end of this session, you’ll walk away
with new/refreshed and updated evidence-based skills in focal chemodenervation (botulinum
toxin, nerve, and motor point blocks) and intrathecal baclofen delivery.
Thank you to our virtual exhibitors!

 WEDNESDAY, Partial support for the Advancing Clinical Skills in Spasticity Management session has been provided through an educational
NOVEMBER 11 grant from Allergan, an Abbvie company; Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; Merz North America, Inc.; Saol Therapeutics in
6-9 PM (CT) compliance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

Navigating Opioid Management in a Pandemic
The current opioid crisis and pandemic are two intersecting challenges of opioid management.
Physiatrists are at the forefront of treating acute and chronic pain conditions and are frequently
asked to manage pain as a method of improving function. Given the current environment and the
fluctuating ability to see patients, this session will assist practicing physiatrists in the management
of opioid therapy during a pandemic and will provide resources on evidence-based adjuvant
treatments options. It is intended to be a real-world, clinically-applicable session that will include
didactic presentations, interactive polling and time for participants to ask questions.
Thank you to our virtual exhibitor!

All pre-Assembly sessions are Visit www.aapmr.org/pre-assembly to learn more.
FREE for registered members
and $100 for nonmembers. REGISTER NOW AT WWW.AAPMR.ORG/2020.
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COMMUNITY SESSIONS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

TIME COMMUNITY SESSIONS
1 pm-2:30 pm (CT) Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine – Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate! (Session 1)
2 pm-4 pm (CT) Ekta Gupta, MD, FAAPMR; Samman Shahpar, MD, FAAPMR
6 pm-7:30 pm (CT) Inpatient Rehabilitation – Should They Come, Should They Stay, or Should They Go?
7 pm-8:30 pm (CT) SuAnn Chen, MD, FAAPMR; Lauren T. Shapiro, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
Performing Arts Medicine
Lauren E. Elson, MD, FAAPMR
Neuromuscular Medicine and EDX – Where We Are and Where We Are Going
Sandra L. Hearn, MD, FAAPMR; Shawn P. Jorgensen, MD, FAAPMR

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

11 am-12:30 pm (CT) Central Nervous System – Rehabilitation Management and Technology Options for High Cervical SCI and Locked in Stroke
Richard L. Harvey, MD, FAAPMR

1 pm-2:30 pm (CT) Geriatric Rehabilitation – Geriatrics: Nuts and Bolts of Healthy Aging, Polypharmacy and Sarcopenia
Kanakadurga R. Poduri, MD, FAAPMR

2 pm-3:30 pm (CT) Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities – What It Takes to Be Successful
Steve M. Gnatz, MD, MHA, FAAPMR

2 pm-3:30 pm (CT) Alternative Pain Medicine – Transforming Alternative to Integrative Through Team-Based Chronic Pain Care
Danielle Zelnik, MD, FAAPMR

6 pm-7:30 pm (CT) Women Physiatrists – Diamonds in the Making: Pressures, Challenges and Experiences Among Women Physiatrists
Mary E. Russell, DO, MS, FAAPMR; Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR

7 pm-8:30 pm (CT) Adaptive Athletes and Sports/Intellectual Disabilities/Pediatric Sports Medicine - Adaptive and Inclusive Sports - Programs
for Intellectual and Physical Disabilities Across the Lifespan
Mary E. Dubon, MD, FAAPMR; Melissa J. Tinney, MD, FAAPMR

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

1 pm-2:30 pm (CT) Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine – Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate! (Session 2)
Ekta Gupta, MD, FAAPMR; Samman Shahpar, MD, FAAPMR

4:30 pm-6 pm (CT) Pediatric Rehabilitation (Session 1)
Joline E. Brandenburg, MD, FAAPMR

7 pm-8:15 pm (CT) Spine Medicine – Trigger Points for Spine Pain and Assessing the Literature for the Spine Physiatrist
Aaron J. Yang, MD, FAAPMR

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

4 pm-5:30 pm (CT) Overhead Athlete - Physical Examination of the Overhead Throwing Athlete: What You Need to Know to Become an Expert
through Clinical and Physical Exam Pearls
Jason L. Zaremski, MD, FAAPMR

5:30 pm-7 pm (CT) Sports Medicine - Can PM&R Doctors be Head Team Physicians?
Mark I. Ellen, MD, FAAPMR

Content subject to change.

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COMMUNITY SESSIONS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

TIME COMMUNITY SESSIONS
10 am-1 pm (CT) Amputee/Limb Loss Restoration Rehabilitation – Community Forum
2 pm-5 pm (CT) Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAPMR
4 pm-5:15 pm (CT) Exercise as Medicine – The Panacea of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
4:30 pm-6 pm (CT) Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, FAAPMR
African American Physiatrists – Building and Bonding within the African American Community
D'Wan J. Carpenter, MD, FAAPMR
Pediatric Rehabilitation (Session 2)
Joline E. Brandenburg, MD, FAAPMR

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

10 am-11:15 am (CT) Multicultural Leadership within Physical Be sure to join us for this special session where we'll
Medicine and Rehabilitation Dissolving discuss inclusion and how to embrace the diverse
Barriers: Cultivation of Diversity from backgrounds of those with whom we work and we serve.
Both Sides of the Fence The Academy is committed to creating space for the difficult
Lisa A. Merritt, MD, FAAPMR conversations, hearing the voices least heard, and promoting
policy and initiatives that support diversity and inclusion.

Content subject to change.

Renew Your 2021 AAPM&R AAPM&R is committed to ensuring support for member com

MembersRhEipNEToWday!engagement, especially during this time of increased uncerta
we are rolling out time limited promotional o ers. We are w
launch 2021 member dues with our new Online Education Su
earlier than the usual November time frame.

AAPM&R is an organization like no other. We’re a community of Maximize Your Academy Value
thought-leaders who advocate for PM&R physicians and your patients, a
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Plus, Fellow and Associate members who register now for the Annual
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$100 introductory rate through the end of 2020.
2020 has been an unprecedented year with unique challenges, but
together, the PM&R community united. We’re here for you throughout
your physiatry journey. Let’s continue working together to shape the
future of physiatry.

Visit www.aapmr.org/renew to get started.

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As the first program of its kind in the nation, Penn PM&R has pioneered some of the
most essential treatments and technological advancements for rehabilitation medicine.
That spirit of progress fosters an environment for our faculty to optimize patient
outcomes, advance research, and elevate PM&R education.

There are exciting things happening at Penn PM&R. To learn more about the ways we
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TO INQUIRE ABOUT JOINING OUR FACULTY, PLEASE VISIT

https://www.med.upenn.edu/fapd.

TIMOTHY R. DILLINGHAM, MD, MS FOLLOW US AT:
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

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LIVE SESSIONS (SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

TIME MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM
11 am-3:30 pm (CT) Medical Student Program [IN-TRAINING/EARLY-CAREER]
Brian C. Liem, MD, FAAPMR; Jason L. Zaremski, MD, FAAPMR

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

TIME P R E -A SS E M B LY S E SS IO N *
6 pm–9 pm (CT) Utilizing Ultrasound in Your PM&R Practice [ULTRASOUND]
Brittany J. Moore, MD, FAAPMR; Ethan B. Rand, MD, FAAPMR

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

TIME P R E -A SS E M B LY S E SS IO N *
6 pm–9 pm (CT) Advancing Clinical Skills in Spasticity Management [SPASTICITY]
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD, FAAPMR; Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

TIME P R E -A SS E M B LY S E SS IO N *
6 pm–9 pm (CT) Navigating Opioid Management During a Pandemic [PAIN & SPINE MEDICINE]
Ameet S. Nagpal, MD, MS, Med, FAAPMR; Saloni Sharma, MD, FAAPMR

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

TIME PLENARY SESSION
7 pm–8:30 pm (CT)
OPENING PLENARY KEYNOTE AND PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
MICH E LLE S . G ITTLE R , M D, FA APM R AN D J ILL BOLTE TAYLOR , PH D

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MEET YOUR CME REQUIREMENTS

#AAPMR20 provides the opportunity to accredited by the Accreditation Council for Disclosure
earn 80+ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) AAPM&R requires all individuals who are
Participants should claim only the credit to provide continuing medical education in a position to control the content of an
commensurate with the extent of their (CME) for physicians. educational activity to disclose all relevant
participation in the activity. Completing a financial relationships with any commercial
short evaluation on the sessions attended CME Credit Designation interest, which is any entity producing,
will be required to claim credit. All AAPM&R designates Annual Assembly marketing, re-selling or distributing health
sessions will be recorded and available to live educational sessions for a maximum care goods or services consumed by, or
access until January 31, 2021. Participants of 80 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. used on, patients. Disclosures are made
can claim credit until this date. Similar Physicians should claim only the credit in written form prior to the start of the
to past Annual Assemblies, the credit commensurate with the extent of their educational activity and any potential
claimed will automatically be transferred participation in the activity. AAPM&R conflicts of interest that exist are resolved
to ABPMR. designates credit separately for the prior to the start of the activity through
pre-Assembly sessions held prior to the AAPM&R’s Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Accreditation Annual Assembly. Physicians may claim and Resolution Policy Process.
The American Academy of Physical between 2.5 to 2.75 AMA PRA Category
Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is 1 Credits™ for participation in each of the
pre-Assembly sessions.

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LIVE SESSIONS (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

TIME CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA
11:30 am-12:30 pm (CT)
Clinical Symposium: Point-Counterpoint: Debating Controversial Topics Related to Brain Injury

[CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]

Thomas K. Watanabe, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Exercise is Medicine: Breaking the Barriers in Cancer Survivors

[CANCER REHABILITATION MEDICINE]

Susan Maltser, DO, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Update on Return to Sports and Role of Sports Medicine Physician During COVID-19

[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD, FAAPMR

12:45 pm–1:45 pm (CT) Practice Symposium: Alternative Payment Models Across the Rehabilitation Care Continuum
[REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Edward C. Burnetta, MD, CMD, FAAPMR; Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

Research Spotlight: General Rehabilitation

2 pm-3 pm (CT) Clinical Symposium: Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Complications of COVID-19 Seen in the EDX Setting

[EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]

Clinical Symposium: Moving the Needle on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Integrating Advancements in Clinical and Pain
Sciences with Evaluation and Treatment Strategies

[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]

Jay P. Shah, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation: Research Updates and State of the Field

[PEDIATRICS]

Kevin P. Murphy, MD, FAAPMR

Practice Symposium: Navigating and Creating Pathways to Leadership and Career Advancement

[LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT] BOLD
Brandee Waite, MD, FAAPMR

3 pm-4 pm (CT) Research Spotlight: Pediatrics
4 pm-5:30 pm (CT)
[PEDIATRICS]

AAPM&R BUSINESS MEETING

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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION at Michigan Medicine is

a leader in rehabilitation training, research, and clinical care. Michigan
Medicine is home to one of the largest health care complexes in the world.

Visit pmr.med.umich.edu and learn about exciting new developments in the department and for
details about James Rae Day 2020 and 2021.

Leadership in Education

• Service line care delivery and education.
• Donor funded innovative educational programming including ultrasound training.
• Ted Cole Resident Research Program with high success rate for resident publication

Leadership in Innovation

• Center for Clinical Outcomes Development and Application—to improve rehabilitation
outcome measurement, and understand caregiver issues

• Center for Disability Health and Wellness—to address inequities in healthcare access, quality,
and healthy aging with a disability.

• Michigan Concussion Center—cutting edge research in concussion care and prevention

Leadership in Clinical Care

• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center collaborative care models
• Cancer Rehabilitation Program well integrated with Michigan’s world leading cancer center
• Moving to a Learning Health System— learning about outcomes to improve quality.
• Expanding inpatient bed capacity in fall, 2020
FO•R INFORMATION: PMR.MED.UMICH.EDU OR 734.936.9170

IMPORTANT DATES

SEPTMEBER 11, 2020 NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Virtual James Rae Virtual Alumni
Day Seminar Reception during
APPM&R

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LIVE SESSIONS (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 PLENARY SESSION
TIME PHYZTALKS PLENARY

10 am–11:15 am (CT)

11:30 am-12:30 pm (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA
12:45 pm–1:45 pm (CT)
Clinical Symposium: Health Disparities in PM&R and Beyond

[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]

Justin M. Burton, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: SCI Care During COVID-19: Ethical, Policy, and Systems-Based Challenges

[CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]

Mary E. Russell, DO, MS, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Solid Organ Transplant Rehabilitation Team - The New Frontier of Rehabilitation Medicine

[REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM]

Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Biologics for the Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Complex - What is the Background, Evidence, and
Clinical Applications?

[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]

Aaron J. Yang, MD, FAAPMRR

Practice Symposium: E/M in 2021 - Tips and Tricks for Coding and Documentation Under the New Guidelines

[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]

Scott I. Horn, DO, FAAPMR; Annie D. Purcell, DO, FAAPMRR

Research Spotlight: Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

2 pm-3 pm (CT) Clinical Symposium: Return to Practice: Updates on Interventional Spine/Pain During COVID-19
3 pm-4 pm (CT)
[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]

Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Next-Level Neuropathies

[EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]

Shawn P. Jorgensen, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Shifting the Paradigm: Team Physiatry in Acute Care Hospitals
[REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR

Practice Symposium: Exploring PM&R’s Place in Future Models that Support PM&R’s Vision: MSK Care, Pain, and Spine
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] BOLD
Kevin A. Carneiro, DO, FAAPMR; Jerod A. Cottrill, DO, FAAPMR

Research Spotlight: Neurological Rehabilitation

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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to the provision of comprehensive
physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and services to maximize the health, function and quality of
life to those we serve, ultimately returning those persons to their communities. Applications are now being
accepted for the following positions:

Medical Director - Lead, teach, and research as the Medical Director of the Penn State Health
Rehabilitation Hospital in Hershey, PA. MD/DO required; must be BC/BE in PM&R.

General Physiatrist – This position involves primarily inpatient rehabilitation, with additional outpatient
musculoskeletal clinics, procedures, EMGs and/or spasticity management depending on your interests. MD/
DO required; must be BC/BE in PM&R.

Pediatric Physiatrist – Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation care in our 10 bed
specialized pediatric unit within the Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as perform consults
at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Position includes coverage of a concussion clinic,
neuromuscular disease clinic, spina bifida clinic as well as other OP clinics as discussed. Candidates
should be proficient with spasticity management. MD/DO required; must be BC/BE in PM&R and Pediatric
Rehabilitation Medicine.

Successful applicants for these positions will be expected to contribute to the mission areas of patient care,
education and research. Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital offers flexible schedules, manageable call and
a team-oriented approach to patient care. A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package await you!

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we offer a great place to live, work, play and learn. Home of Hershey’s
chocolate, the Hershey community is rich in history and is a short distance from major cities including
Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington DC. The local neighborhoods boast
a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving urban setting rich in
theater, arts and culture. We are proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more
about our organization by visiting our website at PennStateHershey.org.

For immediate consideration, please send curriculum vitae to:

Ashley Nippert, Physician Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 717-531-0003 x320184

The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. EOE-AAM/
F/D/V. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

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LIVE SESSIONS (SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

TIME CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

10 am–11 am (CT) Clinical Symposium: Concussion Evaluation Clinical Tools and Evidence-Based Applications for All Patient Ages and
Clinical Settings

[CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]

Andrew H. Gordon, MD, PhD; Stephanie Tow, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Advanced Pain/Spine Interventions: Debate-Style

[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]

Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: ResQIPS: A Structured Curriculum to Improve Research Understanding and Participation

[I N -TR AI N I N G/E A R LY- C A R E E R]

Nandita S. Keole, MD, FAAPMR

11:30 am–12:30 pm (CT) Practice Symposium: Navigating Change in Healthcare: An Innovative Telehealth Initiative to Collaborate in Outpatient
Musculoskeletal Care
[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
Matthew D. Maxwell, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Understanding Gait and How to Prescribe Orthotics to Improve It

[CLINICAL TECHNIQUES]

Alberto Esquenazi, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Looking at the BIG Picture of Musculoskeletal Pain in Obesity

[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

Paul M. Scholten, MD, FAAPMR

12:45 pm–1:45 pm (CT) Clinical Symposium: Sex on the Rehab Unit: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Addressing Sexual Education on the
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]

Kelly Crawford, MD, FAAPMR

Practice Symposium: 'What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?' - Novel Career Development Strategies from
Residency to Practice

[I N -TR AI N I N G/E A R LY- C A R E E R]

Prakash S. Jayabalan, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

Research Spotlight: Pain and Spine Medicine and Quality Improvement

2 pm-3 pm (CT) Clinical Symposium: Fundamentals of Interpretation of Musculoskeletal Radiology for the Physiatrist
3 pm–4 pm
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: New Technologies for Upper Extremity Amputation

[NEW TECHNOLOGIES]

Joseph B. Webster, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Symposium: Stroke Rehabilitation Update: New Perspectives on Old Issues

[CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]

Joel Stein, MD, FAAPMR

Practice Symposium: Cultivating Value and Equity in Physiatry: Practical Lessons for Physiatrists from Contemporary
Health Policy, Population Health, and Economic Trends
[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
Chloe S. Slocum, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

PLENARY SESSION

52 ND WALTE R J. Z E ITE R LECTU RE AN D AWARDS VIDEO PRE SE NTATION , WILL WALLE R

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ON-DEMAND SESSIONS

CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM

A Pain in the Tail: An Introduction into the Diagnosis and Fighting Cancer with Fitness: A Sports Medicine Approach to
Treatment of Tailbone Pain Cancer Rehabilitation
Theodore D. Conliffe, Jr., MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] Raul A. Rosario-Concepcion, MD, FAAPMR
Adaptive Cycling 101
Andrew H. Gordon, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [CANCER REHABILITATION MEDICINE]

[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Knee: An Approach to Orthobiologic Injections
Joanne Borg-Stein, MD, FAAPMR
Advanced Back Pain Management: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Zachary L. McCormick, MD, FAAPMR; Patricia Z. Zheng, MD, FAAPMR [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] Medical Cannabis: Separating Fact From Fiction
Mitchell Prywes, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
Advanced Neck Pain Management: Into the Unknown
Patricia Z. Zheng, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] New Frontiers in Chronic Pelvic Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Advances in Neuromuscular Medicine - Part 1 and Central Sensitization: Advances in the Pain Sciences Inform
Colin K. Franz, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR] Management Strategies
Advances in Neuromuscular Medicine - Part 2 Jay P. Shah, MD [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
Colin K. Franz, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]
Advances in Treating Joint Pain - Biologics, RF, Imaging Non-Invasive Pain Management: Evidence-Based Lifestyle
Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] Modifications, Supplements, Mindfulness and Acupuncture
AMSSM Exchange Lecture - Sports Nutrition Saloni Sharma, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
Pediatric Adaptive Athletes: Promoting/Maintaining Participation,
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Creating Programs, and Providing Medical Care
Mary E. Dubon, MD, FAAPMR; Jonathan T. Napolitano, MD, FAAPMR
Balancing an Intrathecal Pump Program: Spasticity vs. Pain
Cindy B. Ivanhoe, MD, FAAPMR [CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM] [PEDIATRICS]
Care of LGBTQ+ Patients: With a Focus on Musculoskeletal and
Pelvic Complications Encountered in Transgender Patients Post Stroke Spasticity vs. Movement Disorder - Diagnosis and
Sarah K. Hwang, MD, FAAPMR Management
Sheng Li, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [SPASTICITY]
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]
Reducing Readmissions after Discharge from IRF: Differentiating
Caring for the Rock Climber IRF from Other Post-acute Care Settings
Christopher W. McMullen, MD, FAAPMR Elissa J. Charbonneau, DO, MS, FAAPMR [POPULATION HEALTH] BOLD

[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Reestablishing Musculoskeletal Care for Adults with Cerebral
Palsy: Focused on Spasticity Management
Cervical Spine Imaging - Providing an Atlas to the Cervical Spine Heakyung Kim, MD, FAAPMR [SPASTICITY]
Patricia Z. Zheng, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
Sub-Specialty Based Pearls to Help Team Physiatry Manage
Childhood Cancer: Rehabilitation Interventions During Acute Care Headache
and into Survivorship Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
David W. Pruitt, MD, FAAPMR [PEDIATRICS]
Choosing the Right Fellowship for Performing Interventional Supplements and the Brain: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Spine Procedures: Panel Discussion with Fellowship Directors for Ross D. Zafonte, DO, FAAPMR [CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]
Educators and Residents
Aaron J. Yang, MD, FAAPMR [IN-TRAINING/EARLY-CAREER] The Physiatric Approach to Gynecologic Cancers
Clinical Pearls and Sports-Specific Updates in Pediatric Sports Sarah K. Hwang, MD, FAAPMR [CANCER REHABILITATION MEDICINE]
Medicine
Mary E. Dubon, MD, FAAPMR; Jonathan T. Napolitano, MD, FAAPMR The Role of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Physiatry Practice
Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]
Understanding Joint Structure and Function to Improve Patient
Elbow: An Approach to Orthobiologic Injections Outcomes
Joanne Borg-Stein, MD, FAAPMR Peter J. Moley, MD, FAAPMR [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]

[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Use of Step Counts in Health Promotion and in the Treatment of
Musculoskeltal Disorders
Electrodiagnosis: Challenging Cases for the Expert Joe M. Ihm, MD, FAAPMR [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]
Electromyographer
Faren H. Williams, MD, MS, FAAPMR [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR] What to Expect When You are Expanding: Anatomical
Electrodiagnostic Evaluation in Patients with Cancer: What You Considerations and Exercise Guidelines in the Peripartum Period
Really Need to Know Farah Hameed, MD
Sara A. Christensen Holz, MD, FAAPMR [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR] [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]
Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in Low Back Pain: A
Comprehensive Update for Physiatrists What's Shaking? Evaluation and Management of Movement
James E. Eubanks, MD, DC, MS, FAAPMR; Maria Vanushkina, MD Disorders Following Stroke and Brain Injury
Cindy B. Ivanhoe, MD, FAAPMR; Daniel K. Moon, MD, FAAPMR
[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
[CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]

2020 PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship
Monica E. Rho, MD, FAAPMR

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ON-DEMAND SESSIONS

PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM

2021 MIPS: Preparing Your Practice for Reporting and Strategies to Improve Performance
Mark E. Huang, MD, FAAPMR [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]
Advocating for Rehabilitation Care of Firearm-Related Injuries
Nneka L. Ifejika, MD, MPH, FAAPMR [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]
Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Steve M. Gnatz, MD, MHA, FAAPMR [REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Defining the Role of Physiatry in the Future of Spine Care: New Data, a New Model, and Making the Case for Value
Christopher J. Standaert, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] BOLD
How a Physiatric Clinical Data Registry is Changing How We Understand our Patient Populations and their Outcomes: Tales from
Launching AAPM&R's Registry's Low Back Pain and Ischemic Stroke Pilots
Kavitha Neerukonda, JD, MHA [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
Leveraging Social Media to Unite and Advance Team Physiatry
Annie D. Purcell, DO, FAAPMR [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]
Navigating the Chasm Between Clinical Work and the Insurance World
Mary E. Russell, MD, FAAPMR [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION]
New Models of Care in PM&R: Away from Hospital Closer to Home
Natasa Miljkovic, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Practice Management Principles for Your Spasticity Clinic
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD, FAAPMR [SPASTICITY]
Practice Settings in Spine/Pain Medicine - From Academics to the Boondocks
Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR [LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT]
The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Advanced Practice Provider: Best Use of Role and Physiatrist Experience
Caitlin M. Brady, MSN [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
To the Point: Evolution, Evidence, and Experience of Acupuncture
Rosa Pasculli, MD, MBA; Bonny Su Wong, MD [IN-TRAINING/EARLY-CAREER]

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

2019 Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant Recipient: The Development of Cartilage Stress Test for Early
Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis
Prakash S. Jayabalan, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

Best Papers in Cancer Rehabilitation [CANCER REHABILITATION MEDICINE]
Yevgeniya Dvorkin-Wininger, MD, FAAPMR

Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation - Clinically-Impactful Research
Matthew J. McLaughlin, MD, FAAPMR [PEDIATRICS]

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Sonosite’s best image clarity ever.

Sonosite PX is an essential partner for helping to increase in-house treatment options for
physicians while delivering a better, more immediate patient experience.

• Our most advanced image clarity with speckle reduction is aided by a new family of
transducers to help physiatrists more accurately visualize anatomy for faster time to
diagnosis and treatment.

• With a single system interaction, the Auto Steep Needle Profiling helps physicians accurately
guide needles for more precise injections, including injections into the delicate spaces
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• The streamlined user interface improves workflow, allowing clinicians to find controls quickly
with fewer touches.

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EXHIBITS AND OTHER NETWORKING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
TIME

5:15 pm-5:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Educational Theater*

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

TIME PM&R Pavilion (Exhibit Hall) Hours
10 am-4 pm (CT)

12:45 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Educational Theater

1:15 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Product Demonstration

3:15 pm-3:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Product Demonstration

6 pm-9 pm (CT) Job and Fellowship Fair

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

TIME PM&R Pavilion (Exhibit Hall) Hours
10 am-4 pm (CT)

12:45 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Educational Theater

1:15 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Product Demonstration

3:15 pm-3:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Product Demonstration

4 pm-5:30 pm (CT) Alumni Social Hours: The Ohio Physiatrist & Ohio State Alumni Social Hour; Rusk Rehabilitation-NYU
Langone Health Alumni Social Hour; U.T. Health San Antonio, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine;
UT Southwestern Alumni Round-Up

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

TIME PM&R Pavilion (Exhibit Hall) Hours
10 am-2 pm (CT)

12:45 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Educational Theater

1:15 pm-1:45 pm (CT) Sponsored Product Demonstration

Content subject to change. * No additional registration or fee required.

Check out www.aapmr.org/2020 before the meeting for a complete list of exhibiting companies. Make exhibits in the
PM&R Pavilion part of your experience.

THANK YOU TO THE AAPM&R PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

Rachel A. Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR, Chair Diane Mortimer, MD, FAAPMR
Matthew D. Adamkin, MD, FAAPMR Lisa U. Pascual, MD, FAAPMR
Justin M. Burton, MD, FAAPMR Salvador E. Portugal, DO, MBA, FAAPMR
Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR Vishwa S. Raj, MD, FAAPMR
David J. Haustein, MD, FAAPMR Mary E. Russell, DO, MS, FAAPMR
Sandra L. Hearn, MD, FAAPMR Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD, FAAPMR
Thomas Hudgins, MD, FAAPMR Kevin R. Vincent, MD, PhD, FAAPMR
Sarah K. Hwang, MD, FAAPMR Aaron J. Yang, MD, FAAPMR
Corinne M. Layne Stuart, DO, FAAPMR

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FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Virtual Rehab 5k Run/Walk & Roll and Residency Program Challenge
Participants can sign up to run/walk/roll any time between November 8-14; times must be submitted by 11 am (CT) on
November 14. There is also a Residency Program Challenge with prizes for largest team, fastest team (based on the
average time of the top 3 team members), most money raised, and most team spirit (based on social media posts using
#Rehab5kTeam<insert team name>). Cost is $25 per person with a $100 fee for residency programs to participate in
the challenge. Contact Phyllis Anderson at [email protected] for more information or to register.

Virtual Donor Appreciation Celebration and Awards Presentation (by invitation only)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7:30 PM (CT)
Join this live virtual event to see the Foundation for PM&R present $100,000 in research grant awards; you will hear
from each of the recipients about their plans for Foundation-funded research. We will also recognize our VIP donors.
An invitation will be sent via email to all donors; if you do not receive one, contact Phyllis Anderson at
[email protected].

Presentation of Foundation for PM&R Awards

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 3 PM (CT)
During the AAPM&R Awards Video Presentation, the Foundation for PM&R will recognize their Fall 2020 research
grant award winners, who are receiving more than $100,000 in support, as well as announce the winner of the 2020
Gabriella Molnar Pediatric PM&R Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presentation of Results from the 2019 Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant Award Winner

(SEE ON-DEMAND SESSION SCHEDULE)
Dr. Prakash Jayabalan of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will present his early results from 2019 for the Scott Nadler
PASSOR Research Grant study, “The Development of Cartilage Stress Test for Early Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis.”

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
is CARF-accredited for pediatric
rehabilitation services

Raising the bar At our Scottish Rite hospital, we offer: © 2020 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. All rights reserved. REH 186558.es.7/20

for inpatient • An expansive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
and day
rehabilitation – A spinal cord system of care and brain injury and pediatric
services specialty programs that have received CARF specialty recognition

26 – A team of pediatric physiatrists led by a brain injury
board-certified pediatric physiatrist

– Comprehensive care for young patients from birth to age 21
– Therapy seven days a week
– 28 private patient rooms
• A Day Rehabilitation Program to assist patients during recovery
• Technology-assisted therapy through our Center for Advanced
Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation
• A full-service hospital, with emergency services, honored by
the Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence

Learn more or make a referral:

404-785-2274 choa.org/rehab

ABOUT AAPM&R

AAPM&R is the national medical specialty society representing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians.
To learn more about AAPM&R or to join, visit www.aapmr.org.

2020 AAPM&R BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR Amy J. Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH, Thiru M. Annaswamy, MD, MA,
President FAAPMR FAAPMR
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital & Care Member-at-Large Chair, Quality, Practice, Policy, and
Network Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Research Committee
Dallas VA Medical Center
Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, FAAPMR Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA, FAAPMR
President-Elect Member-at-Large Andre Panagos, MD, MSc, FAAPMR
University of Washington Sports and Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic Chair, Specialty Brand Expansion
Spine Kerrie M. Reed, MD, FAAPMR Committee
Deborah A. Venesy, MD, FAAPMR Member-at-Large Spine and Sports Medicine of New
Vice President Rush University Medical Center York PC
Cleveland Clinic Charlotte H. Smith, MD, FAAPMR
Steven R. Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR Member-at-Large Janna L. Friedly, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
Secretary US Physiatry PM&R, Editor-in-Chief
Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU-Langone John C. Cianca, MD, FAAPMR University of Washington Medicine
Medical Center Chair, Medical Education Committee
Scott R. Laker, MD, FAAPMR Human Performance Center Charles D. Kenyon, DO, MS
Treasurer D.J. Kennedy, MD, FAAPMR President, Physiatrist in Training
University of Colorado Chair, Inclusion and Engagement Council
Peter C. Esselman, MD, FAAPMR Committee University of Washington PM&R
Past President Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
University of Washington
Thomas E. Stautzenbach, MA, MBA,
CAE
Executive Director and Chief
Executive Officer
AAPM&R

BECOME AN AAPM&R MEMBER! OFFICE LOCATIONS

AAPM&R is the only organization advancing more than 10,000 AAPM&R National Office
practicing and in-training physiatrists and the care they offer to a 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
diverse patient population. As the premier medical society for the Rosemont, IL 60018
specialty, AAPM&R is leading physiatry’s impact throughout health Phone: (847) 737-6000
care and is the voice for PM&R. You can play a role in transforming Email: [email protected]
the specialty by becoming an AAPM&R member. Learn more at Website: www.aapmr.org
www.aapmr.org/membership.
PM&R
The Journal of Injury, Function and
Rehabilitation
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
Rosemont, IL 60018
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pmrjournal.org

Foundation for Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
Rosemont, IL 60018
Website: www.foundationforpmr.org

REGISTER NOW AT WWW.AAPMR.ORG/2020.

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BE BOLD AT #AAPMR20

This is Your Future

Through Visioning PM&R BOLD, the input of thousands of physiatrists created a new vision statement for PM&R. The
Academy adopted the vision as its own in 2017, and has engaged the specialty in critical conversations and actions to
move the specialty forward. The rapid changes in healthcare this year, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, have reaffirmed
our collective vision that it is necessary for physiatrists to be involved early and throughout the continuum of patient
care. View the entire vision and more at bold.aapmr.org.

Prioritize Your Future

This year at #AAPMR20, we’ve worked to highlight sessions across the Assembly experience that support YOUR future
and the future of PM&R in alignment with that vision. Look for the PM&R BOLD mark next to session titles throughout the
agenda and prioritize your future at this year’s Annual Assembly.

LIVE SESSIONS ON-DEMAND SESSIONS

Alternative Payment Models Across the Rehabilitation Care New Models of Care in PM&R: Away from Hospital Closer to
Continuum [REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD Home [REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Edward C. Burnetta, MD, CMD, FAAPMR; Natasa Miljkovic, MD, PhD, FAAPMR
Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAPMR Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Navigating and Creating Pathways to Leadership and Career [REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD
Advancement [LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT] BOLD Steve M. Gnatz, MD, MHA, FAAPMR
Brandee Waite, MD, FAAPMR Reducing Readmissions after Discharge from IRF:
Exploring PM&R’s Place in Future Models: MSK Care, Pain and Differentiating IRF from Other Post-acute Care Settings
Spine [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] BOLD [POPULATION HEALTH] BOLD
Kevin A. Carneiro, DO, FAAPMR; Jerod A. Cottrill, DO, FAAPMR Elissa J. Charbonneau, DO, MS, FAAPMR
Shifting the Paradigm: Team Physiatry in Acute-Care Hospitals Defining the Role of Physiatry in the Future of Spine Care: New
[REHABILITATION CARE CONTINUUM] BOLD Data, a New Model, and Making the Case for Value
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] BOLD
Navigating Change in Healthcare: An Innovative Telehealth Christopher J. Standaert, MD, FAAPMR
Initiative to Collaborate in Outpatient Musculoskeletal Care How a Physiatric Clinical Data Registry is Changing How We
[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD Understand our Patient Populations and their Outcomes: Tales
Matthew D. Maxwell, MD, FAAPMR from Launching AAPM&R's Registry's Low Back Pain and
Cultivating Value and Equity in Physiatry: Practical Lessons Ischemic Stroke Pilots
for Physiatrists from Contemporary Health Policy, Population [PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
Health, and Economic Trends Kavitha Neerukonda, JD, MHA
[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Advanced Practice
Chloe S. Slocum, MD, MPH, FAAPMR Provider: Best Use of Role and Physiatrist Experience
[PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND EVOLUTION] BOLD
View more relevant Caitlin M. Brady, MSN
sessions marked
Plan to join your Community Sessions to discuss with
“BOLD” throughout your peers how your practice can be prepared for a
the agenda! BOLD future. Learn more at bold.aapmr.org.

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AAPM&R ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

THE AAPM&R ANNUAL ASSEMBLY—

TEAM PHYSIATRY’S
PREMIER NETWORKING
AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT

Year after year, nearly 4,000 attendees and exhibitors gather to learn,
connect, and grow together as a specialty at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly.
Attendees enjoy top-notch PM&R education, non-stop networking and
cutting-edge research from top physiatric thought-leaders. Jam-packed with
experiences—from clinical to practical to just plain fun—you’ll want to mark
your calendar for our upcoming Assemblies.

2021: NOVEMBER 11-14 • NASHVILLE, TN
2022: OCTOBER 20-23 • BALTIMORE, MD
2023: NOVEMBER 16-19 • NEW ORLEANS, LA
2024: NOVEMBER 7-10 • SAN DIEGO, CA

WORLDWIDE
LEADERS IN
BRAIN INJURY
REHABILITATION.

MossRehab doesn’t just practice rehabilitation
medicine, we push the boundaries of what’s
possible. As one of the few rehab hospitals with its
own in-house research institute and designated
as a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System of
Care – recognizing MossRehab as a center of
excellence in the research and clinical care of TBI
– we create the roadmap that the rest of the field
follows. That means our patients benefit from the
latest advances and leading-edge ideas in brain
injury rehabilitation. So if you or a loved one has
sustained a brain injury, trust the rehab expertise
that other hospitals look to for guidance.

YEARS Challenge Accepted.