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NOVEMBER 11 14

Come Together
with Your PM&R Community

AAPM&R is your community of 10,000+ physiatrists. As the leading medical association focused on advancing
the practice of PM&R across all clinical areas and practice settings, we’re a community of thought-leaders
who advocate for PM&R physicians and your patients, a provider of cutting-edge learning opportunities and
much more. Together with Academy members, we developed the vision for the specialty and are actively
putting our plans into action to make this vision a reality.

Our Vision:

Physiatrists are the essential medical experts in value-based evaluation, diagnosis
and management of neuromusculoskeletal and disabling conditions.

Physiatrists are indispensable leaders in directing rehabilitation and recovery, and in
preventing injury and disease.

Physiatrists are vital in optimizing outcomes and function early and throughout the continuum of patient care.

We adopted this vision as our own organizational vision statement and are working to support all physiatrists during the current
period of intense healthcare changes through PM&R BOLD. PM&R BOLD represents the work of hundreds of volunteers and
thousands of physiatrists’ input to determine and actualize the specialty’s future. Taking an active role in your Academy and
your specialty is critical to claiming this future. Learn more about PM&R BOLD at aapmr.org/pmrbold and be sure to explore
our BOLD sessions during #AAPMR21!

We need your support to help physiatry’s future thrive! Together we are stronger, and together, we can shape the future of PM&R.

Be part of the PM&R community in 2022.
Visit aapmr.org/membership to renew
your 2022 dues and join us.

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Welcome —TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
Your Virtual Experience 5
On-Demand Symposia 6-7
Schedule-at-a-Glance 8-11
#AAPMR21 Agenda
Education 12
Networking Opportunities 13
Foundation for PM&R Events 14-21
Engage with Exhibitors and Sponsors 22-29
Career Corner 30-31
Corporate Support 33
About AAPM&R 35
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39-41
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Welcome to AAPM&R’s virtual Annual Assembly!
We look forward to you joining us at this year's AAPM&R Annual Assembly.

As the chair of AAPM&R’s Program Planning Committee, this meeting is
something we work toward and look forward to every year. Although some
of you may be disappointed that we’re not gathering in-person, there is a
bright side to all of this. Academy staff, educational volunteers and AAPM&R
leadership had the foresight to plan for a hybrid meeting from the beginning,
so we are prepared for this transition and excited to welcome the entire
PM&R community to physiatry’s biggest event of the year!

We have a top-notch virtual vendor that has been on-board since the beginning, who will Rachel Brakke Holman
provide an exceptional virtual experience for all attendees. We also learned a lot from last MD, FAAPMR
year’s virtual meeting and have made a number of changes to make this year’s virtual meeting
even more seamless, engaging and educational. The content that was planned for this year is
not changing, but we are now fully virtual—via a new and improved virtual platform.

While meeting virtually, we will be Reimagining Our Future Through Technology and Science
with content focused on how science and technology are advancing our specialty. You will
have countless opportunities to learn from each other and make meaningful connections
with other physiatrists. It’s more important than ever that we share the wealth of knowledge
that PM&R has to offer, while motivating and supporting each other to reach new heights.
Attendees will enjoy 70+ clinical and practice symposia, four exciting plenaries with nationally-
recognized speakers, a cutting-edge Research Hub and opportunities for networking. The
Assembly is your time to engage with your PM&R community to advance the specialty and
help move our BOLD vision forward.

I wish you an inspiring Annual Assembly experience. We look forward to seeing you
virtually in mid-November and be sure to save the date for #AAPMR22 in Baltimore on
October 20-23.

Rachel Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR
Chair, AAPM&R Program Planning Committee

Thank You to the AAPM&R Program Planning Committee

Rachel A. Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR, Chair

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

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—GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SCHEDULES General Disclaimer

Member Resource Center By virtue of participation, meeting registrants grant to the
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 Thursday, November 11 9 am-7 pm (CT) (AAPM&R), its representatives and employees the right
to take photographs of them in connection with the 2021
 Friday, November 12 8 am-6 pm (CT) AAPM&R Annual Assembly. It is agreed that AAPM&R may
use such photographs of registrants with or without the
 Saturday, November 13 8 am-5 pm (CT) registrant’s name and for any lawful purpose, including (for
example) such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising
What to Do at the MRC? and web content.

• Discover your benefits and renew your 2022 Anti-Harassment Policy
membership dues
If you experience conduct at an Academy event that you
• Learn more about Team Physiatry and how you can play believe is inconsistent with the Academy’s behavioral
a role in advancing the specialty expectations, please contact the Academy’s Director of
Human Resources at (847) 737-6068.
• Sign up for a Member Community
AAPM&R is committed to fostering an environment that is
• Explore volunteer opportunities welcoming and free from all forms of discrimination and
harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, national
PM&R Pavilion origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status,
status regarding public assistance, veteran or military status
See page 35 for a full list of activities in the PM&R Pavilion. or any other legally-protected status. To read the entire
AAPM&R Anti-Harassment policy, please visit aapmr.org.
 Thursday, November 11 12:30-4:30 pm (CT)
Antitrust Compliance Notice
Chat with Exhibitors 12:30-2 pm and 3-3:30 pm (CT)
AAPM&R and its members are committed to full compliance
 Friday, November 12 10 am-3:45 pm (CT) with all laws and regulations, and to maintaining the
highest ethical standards in the way we do business. This
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11:30 am-1 pm and 3:15-3:45 pm (CT) state antitrust laws. Visit aapmr.org for details regarding the
Academy policy and how to follow them.
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AAPM&R conferences are ADA-compliant. We strive to take
Research Hub the appropriate steps required to ensure that no individual
with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or
The Research Hub is the place to discover important otherwise treated differently. Individuals requiring special
trends from peers and experts! See page 29 for details and assistance must contact AAPM&R for further information. All
complete schedule for the Best of Research Presentations. requests for special accommodations under ADA must be
made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate
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 Saturday, November 13 11:45 am-12:30 pm (CT)

Where to Find Session Presentations

All presentations will be available in the #AAPMR21 virtual platform and in your Assembly daily e-newsletters.

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—GENERAL INFORMATION

Greetings, 2021 Annual Assembly Participants Carla Watson
MD, FAAPMR
Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Annual Assembly! We are excited to welcome you
to the largest gathering of physiatrists of the year. As you prepare to enjoy the Sam S. H. Wu
exceptional content and networking opportunities, the Academy is working to MD, MA, MPH, MBA, FAAPMR
exemplify its Principles of Inclusion and Engagement (aapmr.org/diversity) in all
that we do. Please Share
Your Feedback!
We look forward to connecting with you virtually November 11 – 14. It is our goal
that you are able to effortlessly navigate the virtual platform, and foster “face- Stop by the Member
to-face” video networking with fellow attendees, exhibitors and Academy staff, Resource Center with
while participating in each session with ease. You will be able to access Annual your questions!
Assembly content and information on a mobile-friendly site! Support will be
available within the platform to help with any technical assistance you may need,
and Academy staff is always available to assist with any questions you have to
maximize your Assembly experience.

Did you know that AAPM&R is the 2021 recipient of the Welcoming Environment™
Award? This honor, bestowed by Association Forum (www.associationforum.org),
recognizes the forward progress of the AAPM&R Diversity and Inclusion journey.
We will continue on this journey, ensuring that all members feel included, valued,
heard and appreciated as we work together towards the BOLD vision for the
specialty.

Join us as we celebrate the diversity of our membership and our specialty. Visit
the Member Resource Center with questions, compliments or concerns about this
year’s event.

Carla Watson, MD, FAAPMR
Chair, AAPM&R Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Sam S. H. Wu, MD, MA, MPH, MBA, FAAPMR
Former AAPM&R Board of Governors Member

RAISE YOUR HAND AND A6NV0TADho0cal+GuannSdRktTeOeYRmeWoOryuIsNN! GG.
JOIN TEAM PHYSIATRY!

Volunteers are the fuel that power the Academy. With every new volunteer, AAPM&R
becomes more energized, more diverse and inclusive and better equipped to reach our common goals.

More than 600 members volunteer with the Academy each year to advance our vision for the future of
the specialty. Join your PM&R peers who are contributing their time and expertise to support the
mission, vision and core values of the Academy.

We have opportunities to fit any schedule. Explore all that's available at aapmr.org/volunteer.

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—YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

AAPM&R’S 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL ASSEMBLY—
PHYSIATRY’S PREMIER EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENT

Same Time, Same Great Education, Networking and Research: Explore it all Online!

We’ve designed the virtual experience to be engaging and interactive so that all attendees get a full Annual Assembly
experience. Our virtual program offers the flexibility to participate from anywhere, anytime. Enjoy 24/7 access to the best
educational content, valuable networking and cutting-edge research that you’ve come to expect from our annual meeting
with less time away from work or family. All you need is a computer!

The virtual Assembly will include a combination of live-streamed symposia as well as pre-recorded sessions, virtual posters,
virtual exhibit hall with sponsored sessions and more. In addition to creative learning opportunities, the virtual event will
include all the fun you have come to expect at the Assembly, and ways to connect with your PM&R community!

We are excited to welcome the entire PM&R community to physiatry’s biggest event of
the year!

Registered attendees will receive participation and login instructions via email.

In the meantime, your Academy will be sending updates, highlights and tips to maximize your virtual experience—so watch
your Inbox!
R The virtual platform is designed to work on web-based applications. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are

recommended. You can access the platform from your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. However, the best visual
experience is from a desktop or laptop.
R The Assembly will include a combination of live-streamed symposia as well as pre-recorded sessions, virtual posters,
virtual exhibit hall with sponsored sessions and more. Registered attendees will have access to the virtual Assembly
site to explore pre-recorded content beginning November 8 and will have access to ALL content until December 15.
After December 15, all content will be converted over to AA Rewind 2021, which you can access through the Academy’s
Online Learning Portal (onlinelearning.aapmr.org). As part of your registration, you will have access to AA Rewind
2021, so you can continue to view great content and claim your CME. AA Rewind 2021 will also be available for purchase
to non-attendees in December. Visit aapmr.org/2021, and check back often as we’ll be adding more information on
specific sessions and faculty!

Throughout the planning process, we have been mindful of COVID-19’s potential impact on travel and public gatherings. For that reason, we
had planned to provide the 2021 Annual Assembly both in-person and virtually. However, the ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19,
and compliance with public health guidelines and other restrictions, prevents or otherwise renders it impracticable for the Assembly to
proceed in-person.

LET'S EXPLORE —YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
THE PLATFORM...
VIRTUALLY,
LOG IN— We’ll send you an email containing a link for
you to access our virtual event platform. You’ll log in using FROM ANYWHERE
your AAPM&R credentials: the username and password
you use to log in to aapmr.org. If you can't remember your
password, try logging in on aapmr.org and click on “Forgot
Password,” and follow the prompts. If you need further
assistance, please email our Member Services team at
[email protected].

HOME—The top navigation bar directs you through the site. Simply click on each tab to view and access the content
within that section.

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—YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

AGENDA—Access the full Assembly Agenda as well as RESEARCH HUB—Browse the ePoster Gallery
all sessions, which are grouped by category (i.e., Pre- with 450+ posters and Research Spotlights, where
Recorded Sessions, Community Sessions, Pre-Assembly 50+ authors will present their “best-of-research”
Sessions, Plenaries and Symposia, Research Sessions, presentations.
Sponsored Education and Awards).

FACULTY—Our esteemed faculty, plenary speakers WALL OF STARS—Check out our 2021 Award
and award winners are easy to find. Simply search by Recipients; pioneering physiatrists, clinicians,
name for their bios, sessions and presentations. researchers and public servants who have made
significant contributions to the specialty and people with
disabilities and at-risk populations. Be sure to attend the
53rd Annual Walter J. Zeiter Lecture and Awards Video
Presentation on Saturday from 1-2 pm (CT) to recognize
these extraordinary winners.

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SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS—Find quick links to —YOUR VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
Sponsored Educational Sessions, the PM&R Pavilion,
Exhibitor Directory, Videos and Career Corner. SOCIAL—The place to see our real-time social
media feeds and read compelling Member Stories
of physiatrists working in their communities, helping
treat COVID-19 patients and innovating the specialty
with their work. Tag your posts with #AAPMR21 to be
included in the social media feed!

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—ON-DEMAND SYMPOSIA (PRE-RECORDED)

Registrants received access to these on-demand sessions in early November and can watch them at their leisure during the
Annual Assembly and as part of the 2021 AA Rewind.

OD1. 2020 Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal OD7. Mastering Outpatient Coding for 2022
Research Grant Recipient: From Platelet Dust Matthew Grierson, MD, FAAPMR (Session Director)
to Extracellular Vesicles: Mechanistic Study
of Platelet-rich Plasma and Its Role in the [PRACTICE]
Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Kuntal Chowdhary, MD (Session Director) OD8. Medical Cannabis Update 2021: What Do We Tell
Our Patients & Our Colleagues
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Mitchell Prywes, MD, FAAPMR (Session Director)

OD2. A Tale of Two Pandemics: Managing the Pain [PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE]
Crisis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Saloni Sharma, MD, FAAPMR (Session Director) OD9. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy; Current
Concepts and Emerging Technology
[PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE] Kelly C. McInnis, DO, FAAPMR (Session Director)

OD3. Electrodiagnosis of Brachial Plexopathies [MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE]
Sandra L. Hearn, MD, FAAPMR (Session Director)
OD10. Rolling with the Punches: An Interdisciplinary
[EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR] [PEDIATRICS REHABILITATION] Model for Treating the Neurobehavioral Patient
Christopher Falco, MD (Session Director)
OD4. Fitness for Everybody: Adapting Exercise for
Physical and Cognitive Impairments [CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM]
Amy M. West, MD, EdM, FAAPMR; Alec Zirkenbach, CCFT, AIT
(Session Directors) OD11. The Future of Rehabilitation Medicine: Peak
Performance, Technology, Populations, and the
[MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE] Science of Treating the Whole Person
Jeffrey S. Meyers, MD, FAAPMR (Session Director)
OD5. Global Health in the Post-COVID World
Stephanie E. Rand, DO, FAAPMR (Session Director) [NEW TECHNOLOGIES]

[POPULATION HEALTH] OD12. The Future of Spasticity Management in Cancer
Charles Mitchell, DO, FAAPMR (Session Director)
OD6. Horses and Zebras in the Spasticity Zoo
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD, FAAPMR (Session Director) [CANCER REHABILITATION]

[SPASTICITY]

Additional On-Demand Sessions from the American Board of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (ABPMR)

ABPMR 1. ABPMR Certification Dashboard, LA-PM&R - Demo
ABPMR 2. Accountability, Honor, and Integrity: Professionalism in Medicine and PM&R
ABPMR 3. The Impact of QI in PM&R: All Roads Lead to Quality
ABPMR 4. QI and You: Optimizing Your ABPMR CC Requirement to Add Value

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— SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8

6-8:30 PM (CT) 2021 UTILIZING ULTRASOUND IN YOUR PM&R PRACTICE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

6-8:30 PM (CT) 2021 ADVANCING CLINICAL SKILLS IN SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

4:30-5 PM (CT) MEDTRONIC SPONSORED SESSION FOR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS

5-8:30 PM (CT) AAPM&R VIRTUAL JOB & FELLOWSHIP FAIR

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

10-10:45 AM (CT) SUNRISE SESSIONS

11 AM-12:30 PM (CT) OPENING PLENARY & PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

12:30-4:30 PM (CT) PM&R PAVILION OPEN

12:45-1:30 PM (CT) RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS
12:45-1:45 PM (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, SEE DETAILED SCHEDULE IN THE PLATFORM OR AAPMR.ORG
2-4:30 PM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA
7-8 PM (CT) MAGICAL MYSTERY EVENING WITH JON PETZ

7-9 PM (CT) STATE SOCIETY MEETINGS

7-9 PM (CT) FOUNDATION FOR PM&R DONOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

8:15-8:45 AM (CT) SUNRISE SESSIONS

9-10 AM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

10 AM-3:45 PM (CT) PM&R PAVILION OPEN

10:30-11:30 AM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

11:45 AM-12:30 PM (CT) RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

11:45 AM-12:45 PM (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, SEE DETAILED SCHEDULE IN THE PLATFORM OR AAPMR.ORG

1-2 PM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

2:15-3:15 PM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

3:45-4:45 PM (CT) PLENARY SESSION

5-5:45 PM (CT) QUIZ BOWL FINAL ROUND

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

6:30-8 AM (CT) REHAB 5K RUN/WALK & ROLL AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM CHALLENGE

8:15-8:45 AM (CT) SUNRISE SESSIONS

9-10 AM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

10 AM-1 PM (CT) PM&R PAVILION OPEN

10:30-11:30 AM (CT) MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM: SOLIDIFYING YOUR DECISION: A MEDICAL STUDENT’S GUIDE TO
ENTERING A CAREER IN PM&R

10:30-11:30 AM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

11:45 AM-12:45 PM (CT) RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

11:45 AM-12:45 PM (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, SEE DETAILED SCHEDULE IN THE PLATFORM OR AAPMR.ORG

1-2 PM (CT) 53RD WALTER J. ZEITER LECTURE AND AWARDS PRESENTATION

2:30-3:30 PM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

4-5 PM (CT) CONCURRENT LIVE SYMPOSIA

5:15-6:15 PM (CT) AAPM&R ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

5:30-9 PM (CT) ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14

9:30-11 AM (CT) PHYZTALKS PLENARY SESSION

*All times are Central Standard Time (UST-6). Content subject to change.

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—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME AS S E MB LY EVE NTS AND S E S S IO N S
9 am-7 pm (CT)
10-10:45 am (CT) VIRTUAL MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER OPEN
11 am-12:30 pm (CT)
12:30-4:30 pm (CT) SUNRISE SESSIONS
12:30-2 pm (CT)
OPENING PLENARY KEYNOTE AND PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
TIME STUART M. WEINSTEIN, MD, FAAPMR AND ERIK ANTONSEN, MD, PHD, FAAEM, FACEP
12:45-1:30 pm (CT)
VISIT EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
12:45-1:45 pm (CT)
12:45-1:45 pm (CT) BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

TIME RESEARCH SESSIONS
2-3 pm (CT)
1901. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
3-3:30 pm (CT) 1902. Pandemic
1903. General Rehabilitation
1904. Pain and Spine Medicine
1911. Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation: A Summary of the Most Impactful Articles [PEDIATRICS]

Matthew M. McLaughlin, MD, MS, FAAPMR

SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA

1402. Electrodiagnosis: Challenging Dilemmas in Interpretation [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]
Faren H. Williams, MD, MS, FAAPMR

1201. Hot Topics in Spinal Cord Injury: Point/Counterpoint [CNS]
Rita G. Hamilton, DO, FAAPMR; Jeffery S. Johns, MD, FAAPMR

1301. AAPM&R Advocacy: New Administration, New Opportunities to Advance PM&R [BOLD]
Nneka Ifejika, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

1401. BoNT-A Injections for Pediatric Spasticity: Optimizing Information Sharing and Consent for Our
Families and Practices [PEDIATRICS]
Edward A. Wright, MD, FAAPMR

1101. COVID-19 in Athletes: Later Effects and Lessons Learned [MSK/SPORTS]
Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD, FAAPMR

1501. Navigating and Troubleshooting Fluoroscopic Procedures: Tips and Tricks from Optimizing Anatomy to
Needle Driving [CLINICAL TECHNIQUES]
Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

*All times are Central Standard Time (UST-6). Content subject to change.

Partial support of the 2021 AAPM&R Virtual Annual Assembly Education has been provided through educational grants from Allergan, an Abbvie Company, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Merz
Therapeutics, and Saol Therapeutics in accordance with ACCME guidelines.

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—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA
3:30-4:30 pm (CT)
1203. Changing with the Times - Strategies for Virtual Spasticity Assessments [SPASTICITY]
7-8 pm (CT) Mary E. Russell, DO, MS, FAAPMR
7-8 pm (CT)
7-9 pm (CT) 1102. Musculoskeletal Radiology Fundamentals: Hip [MSK/SPORTS]
Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD, FAAPMR

1303. Disparities in Healthcare of Cancer Rehabilitation Patients [CANCER] [PRACTICE]
Ekta Gupta, MD, FAAPMR

1202. Repetitive Head Impacts and CTE: Updates on Diagnostic Criteria and Pathology [CNS]
Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

1302. The Data Is In: How AAPM&R's Registry Early Adopter Sites Are Engaging Patients to Collect Valuable
Data in Low Back Pain and Ischemic Stroke [BOLD]
Michael Hatzakis, Jr., MD, FAAPMR

1304. Thinking Rehab Out of the Box: Expanding Rehabilitation Beyond the Rehab Unit [BOLD]
Pablo A. Celnik, MD, FAAPMR; April D. Pruski, MD, FAAPMR

STATE SOCIETY MEETING

MAGICAL MYSTERY EVENING WITH JON PETZ

FOUNDATION FOR PM&R DONOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION

AAPM&R’s Registry Provides
Data to Demonstrate Your
Value and Improve Your Care

AAPM&R’s Registry is a physiatry-owned, single repository of data which will harness the combined power
in numbers of the entire specialty. This mass of data can then aid the specialty by guiding efforts to reduce
burnout and defend our scope of practice.

Not only does AAPM&R’s Registry provide the data to demonstrate your value, it provides data to improve your care
by tracking your success on a national scale and studying the most effective treatments for your patients. As more
data is collected, the specialty will become stronger, together.

LEARN MORE ABOUT AAPM&R’S REGISTRY:
Z Attend “The Data Is In: AAPM&R’s Registry Early Adopter Sites Are

Engaging Patients to Collect Valuable Data in Low Back Pain and
Ischemic Stroke”—Thursday, November 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Z Talk to Registry staff at the Member Resource Center
Z Visit aapmr.org/registry

Visit us at the Member Resource Center to get more information.

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—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME AS S E MB LY EVE NTS AND S E S S IO N S
8 am-6 pm (CT)
8:15-8:45 am (CT) VIRTUAL MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER OPEN

TIME SUNRISE SESSIONS
9-10 am (CT)
CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA
10-10:30 am (CT)
10 am-3:45 pm (CT) 1308. Academy Efforts in Value-Based Physiatry [PRACTICE] [BOLD]
Christopher J. Standaert, MD, FAAPMR
TIME
10:30-11:30 am (CT) 1103. Let’s Get Ready to Rumble: Understanding Tendon Structure and Function to Improve Patient
Outcomes [MSK/SPORTS]
11:30 am-1 pm (CT) Brian J. Krabak, MD, MBA, FACSM, FAAPMR
11:45 am-12:15 pm (CT)
1701. Practice Models for Young Physiatrists - Welcome to the Real World [IN-TRAINING/EARLY CAREER] [BOLD]
Craig C. DiTommaso, MD, FAAPMR

1307. Efficacy of Early Rehabilitation of Post COVID-19 Survivors - Single Center Experience

[POPULATION HEALTH] [BOLD]

Ning Cao, MD, FAAPMR; Thomas K. Watanabe, MD, FAAPMR

1405. Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation: Research Updates and State of the Field [PEDIATRICS]
Kevin P. Murphy, MD, FAAPMR

1502. A Game of CLUE: Can You Deduce the Different Causes for the Same Presenting Back and Lower
Extremity Symptoms? [PAIN AND SPINE]
Patricia Z. Zheng, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

VISIT EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA

1309. Educating Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents in Subacute Rehab Facilities: Opportunities
and Barriers [LEADERSHIP] [BOLD]
R. Samuel Mayer, MD, MEHP, FAAPMR

1702. PHiT Fire 2021: Reimagining Our Future [IN-TRAINING/EARLY CAREER]
Charles Kenyon, DO, MS, CSCS

1205. Revamping Musculoskeletal Care for Adults with Spastic Cerebral Palsy [SPASTICITY]
Heakyung Kim, MD, FAAPMR

1310. Live Q&A: Medical Cannabis Update 2021: What Do We Tell Our Patients & Our Colleagues?
(session ends at 11:15 am)
Mitchell Prywes, MD, FAAPMR

1503. A Game of CLUE: Can You Deduce the Different Causes for the Same Presenting Neck and Upper
Extremity Symptoms? [PAIN AND SPINE]
Patricia Z. Zheng, MD, FAAPMR

1403. Integrating Robotic Therapies into Inpatient Rehabilitation - Physiatry Leads the Way

[NEW TECHNOLOGIES]

Christina Kwasnica, MD, FAAPMR

1104. Athlete Abuse (Intentional Sports Injuries): Clinical Considerations in Ambulatory Settings [MSK/SPORTS]
Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

FOUNDATION FOR PM&R PROOF OF THE PUDDING DEBATE

*All times are Central Standard Time (UST-6). Content subject to change.

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—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME RESEARCH SESSIONS

11:45 am-12:30 pm (CT) 1905. General Rehabilitation
1906. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
1907. Neurological Rehabilitation
1908. Pain and Spine Medicine
1909. Pandemic
1910. Pediatric Rehabilitation

11:45 am-12:45 pm (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

TIME CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA
1-2 pm (CT)
1310. 2022 MIPS: Preparing Your Practice for Reporting and Strategies to Improve Performance [PRACTICE]
2:15-3:15 pm (CT) Mark E. Huang, MD, FAAPMR

3:15-3:45 pm (CT) 1105. Prescribing Exercise in the 2020s: Novel Strategies for the Musculoskeletal Physiatrist [MSK/SPORTS]
3:45-4:45 pm (CT) Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, FAAPMR
5-5:45 pm (CT)
1703. Your First Job: Searching, Signing, and Starting [IN-TRAINING/EARLY CAREER]
Sima Desai, MD, FAAPMR; Timothy K. Tiu, MD, FAAPMR

1504. Clinical Pearls: Practical Ways to Add Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine to Your Practice

[PAIN AND SPINE]

Saloni Sharma, MD, FAAPMR

1305. Envisioning a New Healthcare Delivery Model for Stroke: Improving Transition of Care and Overall
Outcomes [BOLD]
Sara J. Cuccurullo, MD, FAAPMR; Talya K. Fleming, MD, FAAPMR

1404. Long COVID Syndrome and Importance of Physiatry-led Recovery Programs [GENERAL MED]
John M. Baratta, MD, MBA, FAAPMR

1204. Disorders of Consciousness After Traumatic Brain Injury - Practice Guidelines and Practical
Considerations [CNS]
Craig C. DiTommaso, MD, FAAPMR

1312. Hydrocephalus Management: A New Domain of Physiatric Expertise [CNS]
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

1505. Value of Additional Imaging Evaluation for Your Spine Patient: Going Beyond Diagnosis? [PAIN AND SPINE]
Thiru M. Annaswamy, MD, MA, FAAPMR

1311. Burnout, Moral Injury and Physician Suicide Prevention: Strategies for Wellness as a Group [PRACTICE]
Allison N. Capizzi, MD, FAAPMR

1106. Youth Running Consensus Statement: Next Steps for Research and Advocacy [MSK/SPORTS]
Brian J. Krabak, MD, MBA, FACSM, FAAPMR

1306. An Interprofessional Lifestyle Medicine Approach for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Why, How, and What
Next? [MSK/SPORTS] [BOLD]
Abby L. Cheng, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

PLENARY KEYNOTE—AYANNA HOWARD, PHD

QUIZ BOWL FINAL ROUND

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—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME AS S E MB LY EVE NTS AND S E S S IO N S
6:30-8 am (CT) REHAB 5K RUN/WALK & ROLL AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM CHALLENGE
8-5 pm (CT)
8:15-8:45 am (CT) VIRTUAL MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER OPEN
SUNRISE SESSIONS

TIME CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA
9-10 am (CT)
1704. Financial Education for Students, Residents, Fellows and Early-Career Physicians
10-10:30 am (CT)
10 am-1 pm (CT) [IN-TRAINING/EARLY CAREER]
10:30-11:30 am (CT)
Nikhil Verma, MD, FAAPMR
TIME
10:30-11:30 am (CT) 1506. Integrating Advanced Technologies into Your Practice [PAIN AND SPINE]
Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
11:30 am-1 pm (CT)
1107. Approach to Posterior Shoulder and Upper Back Pain: Case-Based Discussions [MSK/SPORTS]
Brian C. Liem, MD, FAAPMR

1406. Osseointegration: New Options for Treating The Amputee Patient [NEW TECHNOLOGIES]
Solon L. Rosenblatt, MD

1407. COVID-19 and Neuromuscular Medicine - Challenges and Opportunities [EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]
Colin K. Franz, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

1314. The Intersection of Telemedicine, Remote Monitoring, and Patient Reported Outcome Measures

[BOLD] [PAIN AND SPINE] [CANCER REHAB]

Todd R. Rowland, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

VISIT EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM
Solidifying Your Decision: A Medical Student’s Guide to Entering a Career in PM&R

BRIAN C. LIEM, MD, FAAPMR; ADELE MERON, MD, FAAPMR

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA

1206. COPE COVID: Cognitive and Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Patients in Acute Rehabilitation [CNS]
Susan Maltser, DO, FAAPMR

1314. The Art and Science of Negotiation in Medicine 2021 [BOLD]
Michael F. Lupinacci, MD, FAAPMR

1108. Musculoskeletal Pain of Pregnancy: Epidemiology, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, and Treatment

[MSK/SPORTS]

Ameet S. Nagpal, MD, MS, Med, FAAPMR

1705. Teaching to Teach: Focus on Millennial Learners [IN-TRAINING/EARLY CAREER] [PRACTICE]
Matthew T. Haas, MD

1507. Technological Innovations in Chronic Pain Management - From Prescribed Digital Therapeutics to
Virtual Reality...the Future Is Here! [PAIN AND SPINE]
David S. Binder, MD, MBA

1510. The Intersection of Cancer Pain and Cancer Rehabilitation: A Physiatric Perspective

[PAIN AND SPINE] [BOLD]

Mehul J. Desai, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

BREAK AND CHAT WITH EXHIBITORS, AND ATTEND SPONSORED SESSIONS

*All times are Central Standard Time (UST-6). Content subject to change.

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—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME RESEARCH SESSIONS

11:45 am-12:30 pm (CT) 1912. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
1913. General Rehabilitation
1914. Practice Management, Leadership, and Quality Improvement
1915. Pain and Spine Medicine
1916. Pandemic

11:45 am-12:45 pm (CT) SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

12:30-1 pm (CT) BREAK

1-2 pm (CT) 53RD WALTER J. ZEITER LECTURE AND AWARDS VIDEO PRESENTATION
2-2:30 pm (CT) JULIE K. SILVER, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK

TIME CLINICAL AND PRACTICE SYMPOSIA
2:30-3:30 pm (CT)
1316. 2021 PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship: "Answer Your Email" and Other Pearls for Success
3:30-4:00 pm (CT)
4-5 pm (CT) [LEADERSHIP]

5:15-6:16 pm (CT) Jonathan Finnoff, DO, FAAPMR
5:30-9:30 pm (CT)
1409. New Technologies in Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine [NEW TECHNOLOGIES]
Diana M. Molinares-Mejia, MD, FAAPMR

1315. Going to PROM: Enhancing Value-Based Care with Patient-Reported Outcome Measures [BOLD]
Sean R. Smith, MD, FAAPMR

1317. Leadership Opportunities, Pathways and Tools: Early, Late, and Mid-Career [LEADERSHIP]
Gregory M. Worsowicz, MD, MBA, FAAPMR

1508. Musculoskeletal and Neurological Pelvic Pain - A Physiatrist’s Handbook [PAIN AND SPINE]
Malathy Srinivasan MD, MBBS, FAAPMR

1109. Preparing the Team for Tokyo 2021: Physiatry at the Olympics and Paralympics [MSK/SPORTS]
Monica E. Rho, MD, FAAPMR

BREAK

1207. Imaging of Neurologic Decline Following Traumatic Brain Injury [CNS]
Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

1509. Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating Scoliosis - Viewpoints from a Physical Therapist, Physiatrist, and
Surgical Perspective [PAIN AND SPINE]
Aaron J. Yang, MD, FAAPMR

1110. Demystifying Sports Hernia/Core Muscle Injury: Multidisciplinary Approach [MSK/SPORTS]
Gene Tekmyster, DO, FAAPMR

1408. Neuromuscular Ultrasound: Clinical Applications and Fundamentals of Interpretation

[EMG/NEUROMUSCULAR]

Sarah M. Smith, MD, MBBS

1318. Peer-to-Peer Reviews: Getting to Patient Centered Outcomes [PRACTICE]
Michael F. Lupinacci, MD, FAAPMR

AAPM&R ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

VIRTUAL ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXPERT REHABILITATION CARE

NATIONALLY RANKED IN REHABILITION BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
J More than 40 years of providing quality rehabilitation to obtain optimal

function and independence

SPECIALIZED SERVICES
J Amputation
J Brain injuries
J Cardiopulmonary disorders
J Neuromuscular disorders
J Pain and sports medicine
J Stroke
J Trauma and orthopedics

ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
(ACGME) PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
J Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program
J Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
J Pain Medicine Fellowship

JFKJohnson.org | 732-321-7070 ACCREDITED BY

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute @JFK Johnson

—SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14—FULL SCHEDULE

TIME AS S E MB LY EVE NTS AND S E S S IO N S
9:30-11 am (CT) PHYZTALKS PLENARY SESSION

See page 23 to learn more about our finalists and their topics.

*All times are Central Standard Time (UST-6). Content subject to change.

AAPM&R ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

 Saturday, November 13 from 5:15-6:15 pm (CT)
Academy Fellow members are invited and encouraged to attend AAPM&R’s Annual Business Meeting. Members will vote
on nomination recommendations, approve the membership roster and amendments to expand the composition of the
Nominating and Awards Committees, review 2021 activities and preview 2022 Academy initiatives. For more information,
visit aapmr.org/businessmeeting.

CME Information and Requirements

Accreditation
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CME Credit Designation
AAPM&R designates Annual Assembly live educational sessions for a maximum of 143.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPM&R designates credit separately for the pre-Assembly sessions held prior to the Annual Assembly. Physicians may
claim 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for participation in each of the pre-Assembly sessions.
Claiming CME Credit
You can claim credit for ALL educational sessions (Community, Pre-Assembly Sessions, Live and Pre-Recorded and On-
Demand) you attend live at the Annual Assembly (AA) or watched on-demand. All sessions will be recorded and made
available on-demand until December 15, 2021. After December 15, all content will be converted over to AA Rewind 2021,
which you can access through the Academy's Online Learning Portal. As part of your virtual registration, you will have
access to AA Rewind 2021, so you can continue to view great content and claim your CME.
Disclosure
AAPM&R requires all individuals who are in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all
relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest, which is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or
distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. Disclosures are made in written form prior
to the start of the educational activity and any potential conflicts of interest that exist are resolved prior to the start of the
activity through AAPM&R’s Conflict of Interest Disclosure and Resolution Policy Process. All disclosures are made available
and communicated to the learners prior to the activity starting.

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—PLENARIES AND PHYZTALKS

Plenary Sessions

Four plenary sessions, where thought-leaders will share their insights on how they’ve overcome adversity to leave a lasting
impact on their respective fields. Don’t forget about your peer presenters on Sunday! Hear our PhyzTalks finalists who will
share their compelling and inspirational physiatry-focused stories with the PM&R community.

Stuart M. Weinstein Erik Antonsen Opening Plenary and Presidential Address
MD, FAAPMR MD, PhD, FAAEM, FACEP Functional Challenges in Human Spaceflight

 Thursday, November 11, 11 am-12:30 pm (CT)
Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, FAAPMR, President and
Erik Antonsen, MD, PhD, FAAEM, FACEP

AAPM&R President, Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, FAAPMR and
Erik Antonsen, MD, PhD, FAAEM, FACEP, Associate Professor of
Emergency Medicine with a co-appointment as Associate Professor
of Space Medicine at the Center for Space Medicine, both at Baylor
College of Medicine in Houston Texas.

Dr. Weinstein will officially launch #AAPMR21 and welcome
attendees. Then, Dr. Antonsen will discuss how the effects on
human health and function from deep space travel can inform and
enhance physiatric care on Earth.

Plenary Session
Navigating the Hype: Understanding the Role of Robots in Healthcare and
Rehabilitation

 Friday, November 12, 3:45-4:45 pm (CT)
Ayanna Howard, PhD, Dean of the College of Engineering at the Ohio State University

Dr. Howard will discuss her career in robotic science, and how robotic technology can be
incorporated into rehabilitation to enhance functional outcomes.

Ayanna Howard
PhD

Julie K. Silver 53rd Walter J. Zeiter Lecture and Awards Video Presentation
MD, FAAPMR Addressing Patient Care and Workforce Disparities

 Saturday, November 13, 1-2 pm (CT)
Julie K. Silver, MD, FAAPMR, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School

Dr. Silver will discuss patient care and healthcare workforce diversity and inclusion. Many
reports have demonstrated disparities for both clinicians and patients—particularly women
or people who identify with one or more underrepresented groups. Although there has been
progress, studies show that many gaps persist.

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PhyzTalks —PLENARIES AND PHYZTALKS

PhyzTalks Plenary Session PhyzTalks Emcee:
 Sunday, November 14, 9:30-11 am (CT) Deborah A. Venesy, MD, FAAPMR
The top submissions from our Call for PhyzTalks will present AAPM&R President-Elect
their stories in a fun, real-time competition where the
winner will be chosen by the audience. PhyzTalks are TED™ Christina M. Draganich, DO
style talks, which feature stories that are compelling and Improving Quality of Life for
impactful to physiatrists. Come to watch your PM&R peers! the Uninsured Through a Free
Rehabilitation Clinic
PhyzTalks Finalists University of Colorado Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation
Katherine Bentley, MD, FAAPMR
E is for Elliott, Empathy and Kimberly Heckert, MD, FAAPMR
Epilepsy: What I Have Learned Overcoming Barriers: Physiatrist
From My Son Who Could Also Be Leadership in the Pandemic and
My Patient Beyond
RWJBH, Children's Specialized Sidney Kimmel Medical College of
Hospital Thomas Jefferson University

Andrew J. Haig, MD, FAAPMR
My Brother’s Back
The International Rehabilitation
Forum

Charles (Chuck) Levy, MD, FAAPMR Felicia M. Skelton, MD, MS, FAAPMR
A Physiatrist's Journey to Deliver Developing Self-Compassion Through
Creative Arts Therapies to Veterans Caring for People with Disabilities
and Service Members' Homes via
TeleRehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the
Advancement of Military Medicine,
in support of Creative Forces: NEA
Military Healing Arts Network

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—AAPM&R AWARDS

Congratulations to AAPM&R’s 2021 Award Recipients!

 Saturday, November 13, 1-2 pm (CT)
AAPM&R is proud to announce our 2021 awards and lectureships at the Annual Assembly's Saturday plenary. We
recognize lifetime achievement, distinguished membership and pioneering physiatrists, clinicians, researchers,
dedicated volunteers and public servants who have made significant contributions to both the specialty and to people
with disabilities.

Frank H. Krusen, MD, Lifetime Distinguished Member Award
Achievement Award

Stanley A. Herring Susan Lee Hubbell Kevin Michael Means Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez
MD, FAAPMR MD, MS, FAAPMR MD, FAAPMR MD, FAAPMR

2021 PASSOR Legacy Distinguished Public Service Award 2021 Awards Committee
Award and Lectureship
Steven R. Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR (Chair)
Deborah L. Bernal, MD, FAAPMR
Steven R. Geiringer, MD, FAAPMR
Ayca D. Ozel, MD, FAAPMR

Jonathan Finnoff, DO, FASCM, Maurice G. Sholas Kate Sully
FAMSSM, RMSK, FAAPMR MD, PhD, FAAPMR MD, FAAPMR

Distinguished Public Service Award

Patient-Led Research Collaborative’s mission is to facilitate patient-led
and patient-involved research by incorporating participatory design,
multi-disciplinary collaborations and rigorous research methodology. A
self-organized group of Long COVID patients who formed out of the Body
Politic COVID-19 Support Group, were the first to conduct research on
Long COVID in April 2020 and have continued to focus on disseminating
timely research guided by the collective interests and needs of patients. Their most recent research was published in The
Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine and documents 205 symptoms over seven months in people with Long COVID. Their work has
led to invitations to present to the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States House of Representatives, and the
President of the United States’ COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, and has informed clinical guidance for the CDC, WHO
and NICE.

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—PRE-ASSEMBLY SESSIONS

Log In Early for Exclusive Education

Education takes center stage at #AAPMR21 and it all starts with our Pre-Assembly Sessions. Choose from two exciting
offerings in the areas of ultrasound and spasticity—both are 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.

 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

6-8:30 pm (CT) 6-8:30 pm (CT)

2021 Utilizing Ultrasound in Your PM&R Practice 2021 Advancing Clinical Skills in Spasticity
This session will focus on how ultrasound can be utilized Management
to enhance any musculoskeletal or neuromuscular
physiatry practice. Attendees will learn via interactive In this virtual session, you'll learn how to enhance your
case-based scenarios and panel discussion. Cases will clinical skills in managing patients with spasticity.
involve both the upper and lower extremities and will Attendees will learn via recent literature updates, point/
help attendees improve their diagnostic ultrasound skills counterpoint case discussions, and practice development
as well as their ultrasound-guided procedural skills. presentations about techniques, treatment plans and
This session is meant to complement the robust STEP running a spasticity practice. At the end of this session,
Ultrasound Certificate Program curriculum. you'll walk away with new/refreshed and updated evidence-
Learning Objectives based knowledge in focal chemodenervation and targeted
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: drug delivery.
• Better understand when ultrasound could be
Learning Objectives
successfully incorporated into a physiatry practice
• Understand the advantages of ultrasound when At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:

compared to other imaging modalities • Summarize updates from recent spasticity management
• Understand the role of ultrasound guidance during literature

chemodenervation procedures and for novel • Compare and contrast various focal techniques and
musculoskeletal applications treatments for patients with spasticity
Session Directors
Brittany J. Moore, MD, FAAPMR and • Recognize complexities and troubleshooting of targeted-
Allison N. Schroeder, MD, FAAPMR drug delivery systems
Faculty
Katharine E. Alter, MD, FAAPMR • Formulate a plan for your spasticity practice utilizing
Zachary P. Bailowitz, MD, FAAPMR chemodenervation and targeted drug delivery
Ethan B. Rand, MD, FAAPMR treatments
CME
2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Session Directors
Partial support of this education has been provided through an
educational grant from Allergan, an AbbVie Company, Ipsen Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD, FAAPMR and
Biopharmaceuticals, and Merz Therapeutics in accordance with Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR
ACCME guidelines.
Faculty
Learn more at aapmr.org/pre-assembly. Alberto Esquenazi, MD, FAAPMR
Reza Farid, MD, FAAPMR
Michael C. Munin, MD, FAAPMR
Marilyn S. Pacheco, MD, FAAPMR
Andrea P. Toomer, MD, FAAPMR
Thomas K. Watanabe, MD, FAAPMR

CME

2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Partial support of this education has been provided through an
educational grant from Allergan, an AbbVie Company, Ipsen
Biopharmaceuticals, Merz Therapeutics, and Saol Therapeutics in
accordance with ACCME guidelines.

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—IN-TRAINING/EARLY-CAREER PHYSIATRISTS

In-Training/Early-Career Physiatrists

During our in-training/early-career program, you’ll discover educational content and networking opportunities designed
just for you.

 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

9-10 am (CT)

1701. Practice Models for Young Physiatrists – Welcome to the Real World
Craig C. DiTommaso, MD, FAAPMR

10:30-11:30 am (CT)

1702. PHiT Fire 2021: Reimagining Our Future
Donald Kasitinon, MD; Charles D. Kenyon, DO, MS, CSCS

1-2 pm (CT)

1703. Your First Job: Searching, Signing and Starting
Sima A. Desai, MD, FAAPMR; Timothy K. Tiu, MD, FAAPMR

5-5:45 pm (CT)

AAPM&R Resident Quiz Bowl
After narrowing the field to two teams from the Virtual Quiz Bowl Qualifying Rounds, cheer on your favorite
teams. Bragging rights are at stake, so you don't want to miss all the friendly competition.
Sponsored by:

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

9-10 am (CT)

1704. Financial Education for Students, Residents, Fellows and Early-Career Physicians
Nikhil Verma, MD

10:30-11:30 am (CT)

1705. Teaching to Teach: Focus on Millennial Learners
Matthew T. Haas, MD

4-5 pm (CT)

1408. Neuromuscular Ultrasound: Clinical Applications and Fundamentals of Interpretation
Sarah M. Smith, MD, MBBS

Career and Fellowship Corner

Visit the Career Corner in the virtual PM&R Pavilion to connect with industry experts and colleagues who will answer your
career-related questions and provide advice about navigating all aspects of the specialty. We will also be offering sessions
for CV reviews and fellowship advice. See page 37 for the full schedule.

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Learn and Practice with Faculty
Who are Driven to Discover

For 70 years, the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has set
a gold standard for PM&R care, education, and research. We are ranked 4th in the nation for NIH PM&R
research funding by the Blue Ridge Institute. What makes us different?

• We lead cutting edge clinics in wound care, movement disorders, spine care, pediatric rehabilitation,
cancer rehabilitation, and COVID-19 rehabilitation.
• Our unique interdisciplinary concussion clinic provides the latest in highly individualized care for those
with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.
• Our learners work in a highly collaborative environment at five unique sites across the Twin Cities, ensuring
access to unique patient populations and a mastery of the clinical components of PM&R.
• We are ranked fourth in the nation for PM&R research with portfolios in spinal cord injury, performance
validity measures in neuropsychology, cognitive and emotional factors associated with varied neurological
and physiological conditions, human physiology, and rehabilitation across all systems.

Our goal is to improve our patients' quality of life -- through excellent care, innovative research, and in-depth
education. Come join us. It will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

Four Divisions Why Minnesota?

4th Adult Neuropsychology TOP 16 Excellent
healthcare
Ranked in nation for PM&R 3 Fortune 500 environment
PM&R research through (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Companies
Consistently ranked in
Blue Ridge Institute Physical Therapy the top 3 places to live
according to US News and
Rehabilitation Science
World Report

z.umn.edu/RehabMed21

The University’s mission, carried out on multiple campuses and throughout the state, is
threefold: research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and public service.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

—RESEARCH HUB

Research Hub

View and hear first-hand the important trends and research from recognized industry professionals, peers and experts.
Posters will be available online to view any time along with pre-recorded audio.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

12:45-1:30 pm (CT) 11:45 am-12:30 pm (CT)
1901. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine 1912. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
1902. Pandemic 1913. General Rehabilitation
1903. General Rehabilitation 1914. Practice Management, Leadership, and Quality
1904. Pain and Spine Medicine
Improvement
12:45-1:45 pm (CT) 1915. Pain and Spine Medicine
1911. Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation: 1916. Pandemic

A Summary of the Most Impactful Articles

 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

11:45 am-12:30 pm (CT)
1905. General Rehabilitation
1906. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
1907. Neurological Rehabilitation
1908. Pain and Spine Medicine
1909. Pandemic
1910. Pediatric Rehabilitation

Is your organization or institution
interested in securing a spot in the
PM&R Pavilion in Baltimore at the
2022 Annual Assembly? If so, please
contact [email protected]

for more information.

AAPMR.ORG/2021 | 29

—NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

NETWORKING

OPPORTUNITIES

#AAPMR21 is the place to make meaningful connections with your
PM&R community. We have so many ways for you to connect, be
sure to take advantage of opportunities that interest you.

Magical Mystery Evening with Jon Petz! AAPM&R's Annual Business Meeting

 Thursday, November 11 from 7-8 pm (CT)  Saturday, November 13 from 5:15-6:15 pm (CT)

After a full day of exploring top-notch educational content, Academy Fellow members are invited and encouraged
gather your families to sit back and relax on Thursday to attend AAPM&R’s Annual Business Meeting. Members
evening for exceptional – and mind-bending magic! Jon will vote on nomination recommendations, approve the
Petz will bring his passion and energy for performance, membership roster and amendments to expand the
purpose and impact to a virtual magic show that will leave composition of the Nominating and Awards Committees,
you asking, “…how did he do that?!” This evening is perfect review 2021 activities and preview 2022 Academy
for families and children of all ages. initiatives.

State Society Meeting Alumni Receptions

 Thursday, November 11 from 7-8 pm (CT)  Saturday, November 13
Ohio Society of Physical Medicine and Connect with your former colleagues virtually at your
Rehabilitation Meeting Alumni Reception. Access links will be available on the
Annual Assembly virtual platform.
Physiatry Day
Harvard Medical School Department of PM&R at
 Friday, November 12 Spaulding Alumni Reception
 Saturday, November 13—5:30-6:30 pm (CT)
Join Us As We Celebrate What Brings Physiatry TOGETHER
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is more than any UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
one illness, injury, patient or physician. It is a diverse  Saturday, November 13—5:30-7 pm (CT)
specialty, practiced in a variety of settings. AAPM&R wants
to celebrate and unite the specialty in its work, because Montefiore Medical Center Alumni Reception
TOGETHER, our impact is magnified.  Saturday, November 13—5:30-7:30 pm (CT)

Ways to Advance the Specialty TOGETHER on UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles PM&R and Pain Fellowship
#PhysiatryDay Alumni Reception
1. Apply to be a volunteer and leader  Saturday, November 13—6-8 pm (CT)
2. Thank a mentor or colleague, or better yet, become a
UT Southwestern Alumni Round-Up
mentor  Saturday, November 13—6-8 pm (CT)
3. Connect with your community on PhyzForum
4. Share your PM&R pride on social, Zoom and everywhere JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at HMH/Rugers/
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Hackensack
you go Meridian School of Medicine Alumni Reception
5. Add your voice to advocate for the specialty  Saturday, November 13—7-9 pm (CT)
6. Prepare to share your expertise at #AAPMR22
University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation
Tell us how you’re planning to celebrate and visit our Medicine Alumni Event
site for more ideas, quick links and Physiatry Day digital  Saturday, November 13—7-9:30 pm (CT)
goodies at physiatryday.org.

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2021 Virtual Job and Fellowship Fair

Welcome to the AAPM&R Job and Fellowship Fair—the largest PM&R-specific online
career fair in the country.

Looking for your dream job? Interested in what opportunities might be available?

Join us for this exciting virtual event.

While the virtual environment is different from a live event, the basics are the same.
This is your chance to interact with representatives from more than 45 institutions
and practices across the country. Virtual exhibit booths may feature videos,
downloadable pdfs and one-on-one video chats.

Good luck in your career pursuits!

Job and Fellowship Fair Exhibitors

List of exhibitors updated as of October 1, 2021. For a full list of Job and Fellowship Fair exhibitors, please visit aapmr.org.

Ascension Medical Group - Oklahoma MossRehab
AAPM&R Journal Mount Sinai Rehabilitation and Human Performance
AAPM&R Registry National Health Rehabilitation
Boxwood/Naylor NewYork Presbyterian- The University Hospitals of
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Columbia and Cornell
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Northeast Rehab
Children’s Minnesota Northwestern Medicine
Colorado Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine Penn State Health
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Premier Medical Rehab Group
Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians Shepherd Center
Encompass Health Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Farr Healthcare, Inc. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Geisinger Department of PM&R
Gundersen Health System The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital
Integrative Physiatry U.S. Physiatry and Post-Acute Physician Practices
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian Health UC Davis Health
Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Group University of Miami Department of Physical Medicine and
Kindred Healthcare Rehabilitation
Lifespan University of Minnesota - Department of Rehabilitation
Marshfield Clinic Health System Medicine
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Medical College of Wisconsin University of Pennsylvania
Medtronic University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Memorial Healthcare System University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation
Miner/Mason & Associates Medicine
UPMC
Vibra Healthcare

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A higher degree of healthcare

We congratulate Stuart Weinstein, MD, clinical
professor and medical director for Rehabilita�on
Spine Services in the Department of Rehabilita�on
Medicine, for his service as 2020-2021 president
of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilita�on.

CONNECT WITH OUR FACULTY AT ONE OF THESE EVENTS:
VIRTUAL JOB & FELLOWSHIP FAIR | Nov 10, 2-4 pm (CT)
VIRTUAL ALUMNI RECEPTION | Nov 13, 7-9:30 pm (CT)
Info & links to join: hƩps://sites.uw.edu/rehab/aapmr2021

Job OpportuniƟes at the University of Washington

The Department of Rehabilita�on Medicine, ranked #5 in US News & World Report, is an interdisciplinary academic and clinical department in
the University of Washington School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals, including the UW Medical Center Montlake and Northwest campuses,
Harborview Medical Center, Sea�le Cancer Care Alliance, Sea�le Children’s Hospital, and VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). The
Department has Physical Therapy, Occupa�onal Therapy, Prosthe�cs & Ortho�cs, Rehabilita�on Psychology and Neuropsychology, and Voca-
�onal Rehabilita�on units, as well as four graduate degree programs: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupa�onal Therapy, Master of
Prosthe�cs & Ortho�cs, and PhD in Rehabilita�on Science.

Limb Loss RehabilitaƟon Physiatrist Neuro-RehabilitaƟon Physiatrist

In partnership with the VAPSHCS Division of Rehabilita�on Care This physiatrist will join our neuro-rehabilita�on faculty based at Har-
Service, we are recrui�ng an academic physiatrist (Assistant Professor, borview Medical Center, with poten�al to serve as Medical Director
Associate Professor, or Professor) with interest and/or experience in of Harborview’s Inpa�ent Rehabilita�on Unit. Appointment will be at
limb loss rehabilita�on. Opportuni�es to prac�ce general outpa�ent the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Clinician-Educator
rehabilita�on and perform procedures (e.g., spas�city management, or Clinician-Scien�st pathway. Will see a broad range of pa�ents in the
electrodiagnos�cs) may also be available. The posi�on will include inpa�ent se�ng (rehabilita�on unit and consults) and outpa�ent re-
a mix of outpa�ent and consulta�ve care and an opportunity for a habilita�on clinics. May par�cipate in quality improvement leadership.
substan�al research component. Compensa�on and benets will be
through the VA. Pediatric RehabilitaƟon Medicine Physiatrists

Musculoskeletal Physiatrist We have two openings in our Pediatric Rehabilita�on Medicine
Division located at Sea�le Children’s Hospital. One posi�on, at the
The musculoskeletal physiatrist will expand a spine-focused outpa�ent Assistant Professor rank, will primarily have outpa�ent responsibili�es
prac�ce and be comfortable managing a wide range of musculoskel- trea�ng children with cerebral palsy and other general rehabilita�on
etal condi�ons within sports and spine medicine. Experience with pro- diagnoses. The other posi�on’s responsibili�es include serving as
cedures including musculoskeletal ultrasound, spinal injec�ons, and/ Medical Director of the Inpa�ent Rehabilita�on Service; this posi�on
or electrodiagnos�cs preferred but not required. Must have strong is expected to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
clinical skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching. in the Clinician-Educator or Clinician-Scien�st pathway.

Applicants must have a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent), must be board-cerƟed or board-eligible in Physical Medicine
and RehabilitaƟon, and must have or be eligible for medical licensure by the state of Washington. All University of Washington faculty engage
in te3a2ching, research, and service. For informaƟon, email [email protected].

—FOUNDATION FOR PM&R EVENTS

Donor Appreciation Reception Presentation of Results from 2020 Nadler
Research Grant Winner
(BY INVITATION ONLY)
 Available on-demand
 Thursday, November 11, 7-9 pm (CT)
Kuntal Chowdhary, MD of the University of Pittsburgh
Once a year, the Foundation for PM&R has the opportunity Medical Center will present the results of her 2020 Scott
to thank our donors for their support in a social setting. Nadler PASSOR Research Grant study, “From Platelet Dust
This year, the reception will feature this year’s Research to Extracellular Vesicles: Mechanistic Study of Platelet-rich
Grant Award winners presenting brief summaries of their Plasma and Its Role in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis.”
winning research proposals.
Proof of the Pudding Debate: Long-
Rehab 5k Run/Walk & Roll and Residency COVID – New Syndrome, or the Same
Program Challenge Syndrome with a New Virus?

 Saturday, November 13 6:30-8 am (CT)  Friday, November 12, 11:45 am-12:15 pm (CT)

Join your colleagues for this early morning run to raise Drs. Surendra Barshikar and Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez
money for physiatric research! You can also enroll your will present the most current knowledge on similarities
residency program now in the competition for fastest and differences of Long-COVID (PASC) compared to other
runners, largest team and more. Contact Phyllis Anderson post-viral syndromes. Dr. George Kevorkian will moderate.
at panderson@ foundationforpmr.org or call 847-737-6062.

Presentation of Foundation for PM&R
Awards and Grants

 Saturday, November 13, 1-2 pm (CT)

The Foundation for PM&R will be presenting $100,000
in research grant awards, including Richard S. Materson
ERF New Investigator Research Grants, Gabriella E.
Molnar- Swafford, MD, Pediatric PM&R Grant and the Scott
F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant. We
will also announce the 2021 Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford
Pediatric PM&R Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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Ranked #15 Nationally
and the Top-Rated Rehab Hospital

in the Carolinas

Transformative Care at Its Best New Rehabilitation Hospital
Scheduled to Open 2022
Our regional footprint offers 192 inpatient rehabilitation
beds, 10 rehabilitation and musculoskeletal clinics, and Scan to preview
21 outpatient therapy sites. Here’s what to know:

Nation’s first rehabilitation hospital to be an AHRQ designated Patient
Safety Organization for EQUADRSM

12 CARF-accredited programs, including the world’s first CARF-accredited
cancer rehabilitation program

Comprehensive, integrated rehabilitation services offered at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical
Center, ranked as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Robust academic medical center with a PM&R Residency, Brain Injury and Cancer
Rehabilitation Fellowships, and one of the region’s largest PM&R research programs

Next-generation academic health system is being created by Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist
Health combination
• William Bockenek, MD, chief medical officer of Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation, has been

named the enterprise chair of the PM&R Academic Department
• Walter Davis, MD, section chief, orthopaedic surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine, has been

named the north, central and western, NC, section chief of the PM&R Academic Department

—ENGAGE WITH EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Products, services and therapeutics offered by exhibitors and sponsors play a vital role in patient care.
Take time during and after #AAPMR21 to engage and learn more about what these organizations have
to offer your patients and your practice. Their support also helps support AAPM&R financially, please
thank them for their ongoing collaboration with AAPM&R.

Ways to Engage with Exhibitors and Sponsors

There are multiple ways to engage with exhibitors and sponsors.
R Attend Educational Theaters, Product Demonstrations and Sunrise Sessions

N Check the online agenda for complete listings of organizations hosting educational sessions and make them part
of your virtual experience. Please try to attend during the scheduled times as not all sessions will be available
afterwards on-demand because of their organizations’ regulations. However, some will be, so be sure to check the
on-demand offerings as well!

N Start your day with Sunrise Sessions – be sure to check the schedule as you’ll have the opportunity to learn from
some sponsored sessions prior to the official AAPM&R content starting each day.

N Educational Theaters and Product Demonstrations will be held during break times.

R View Sponsored On-Demand Education

N Some organizations will be featuring on-demand education and videos. Please take a moment to explore the content
these organizations will be sharing.

R Explore Exhibitor Listings

N Each exhibitor will have the ability to post informational brochures and videos, and links to their virtual platforms or
websites. Some may even link to their own Zoom “rooms” to provide the opportunity to engage with attendees. Take
a moment and explore what each organization has posted and save some of their materials for future viewing.

R Visit the PM&R Pavilion

N Some exhibitors also will be hosting a table in the PM&R Pavilion to engage with attendees. This year, attendees can
visit the booths at any time where they will find videos and materials posted to a Whiteboard to view and download.

N Additionally, we will have dedicated hours to “chat” with exhibitors. Attendees can take a seat at the table and have a
face-to-face conversation with an organization representative.

N Please talk a moment, learn something new from an exhibitor or simply thank them for their ongoing commitment to
the Academy and PM&R.

PM&R Pavilion Hours Please see the advertisers in this
Official Program and check the
 Thursday, November 11, 12:30-4 pm (CT) AAPM&R website, your email inbox
Chat with Exhibitors in the PM&R Pavilion and the materials on the virtual
12:30-2 pm and 3-3:30 pm (CT) platform for complete up-to-date
information on ways to engage with
 Friday, November 12, 10 am-3:45 pm (CT) exhibitors and sponsors. Don't miss
Chat with Exhibitors in the PM&R Pavilion the sponsored sessions.
10-10:30 am, 11:30 am-1 pm and 3:15-3:45 pm (CT)

 Saturday, November 13, 10 am-1 pm (CT)
Chat with Exhibitors in the PM&R Pavilion
10-10:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm (CT)

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RESILIENCE…
INNOVATION…
GRIT…

Thank you to our physicians, trainees, and staff for their tremendous work during the
pandemic. Despite the challenges of highly demanding patient care and dynamic situations
at home, Penn PM&R is excelling in all of our academic missions.
Our Good Shepherd hospital partners and their clinical rehabilitation staff are demonstrating
formidable determination. Together, we continue to meet our patient care missions
and address the lingering issues related to COVID through our nationally recognized
comprehensive rehabilitation program for these patients.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation FOLLOW US AT:

TIMOTHY R. DILLINGHAM, MD, MS @pennpmr
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

EMAIL: [email protected]
PennMedicine.org/PMR

—CAREER CORNER

AAPM&R will host a virtual Career Corner throughout
the meeting. Attendees will be able to schedule online
appointments for CV reviews, receive career guidance from
fellow members and learn about the Academy's career
development resources via our online platform.

 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

1-2 pm (CT)

Resident CV Review

2-2:45 pm (CT)

A Day in the Life of a Program Director
Chane N. Price, MD, FAAPMR

3-3:30 pm (CT)

An Intimate Conversation with Michelle S. Gittler,
MD about Her Career and Achievements
Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR

4-4:45 pm (CT)

Leadership Training: What is It and Where Do I Start?
Rachel A. Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR

 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

10-10:30 am (CT) 8:30-9 am (CT)

Continue the Conversation: Practice Models for The Components of a Good CV
Young Physiatrists - Welcome to the Real World Linda Farr
Craig C. DiTommaso, MD, FAAPMR
10-10:30 am (CT)
12-1 pm (CT)
Virtual Interview Tips
Resident CV Review Monica E. Rho, MD, FAAPMR

3:30-4 pm (CT) 12-1 pm (CT)

Financial Strategies Resident CV Review
Treloar & Heisel
Shawn M. Johnson, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC 2:30-3:30 pm (CT)

Fellowship Insights/Ask Us Anything about
Fellowships
Scott E. Klass, MD, MS, ATC

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—CORPORATE SUPPORT

Thank You to Our Annual Corporate Supporters!

AAPM&R gratefully acknowledges the companies listed below for their support in 2021 (as of October 1, 2021).
This support allows AAPM&R to carry out its mission.

PLATINUM LEVEL

GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL

Please note: Due to compliance reasons, educational grant amounts are not included in
determining the level of support (e.g., platinum, gold, silver)

2021 INSTITUTION PARTNERS COUNCIL 2021 INDUSTRY RELATIONS COUNCIL
(IPC) PARTICIPANTS (IRC) PARTICIPANTS

TIER 1 TIER 1

RUSK TIER 2
REHABILITATION TIER 3
TIER 4
AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH

Join these organizations in 2022! Learn more at aapmr.org/support.
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—INDUSTRY STATEMENTS

Industry’s Participation at the Annual AAPM&R takes compliance seriously
Assembly is Important and Valuable for
Many Reasons AAPM&R’s Board of Governors (BOG) and AAPM&R’s
Corporate Relations Committee (CRC) are committed
Physicians use industry’s products and services to care to maintaining valued industry relationships without
for our patients compromising the independence and credibility of
AAPM&R activities and programs. As such, the Academy,
Nearly every tool, service, intervention or medication officers, faculty and staff follow guidelines, policies
we use to care for our patients and run our practices and processes that are based on, and usually surpass
was developed and provided to us by industry, often recommendations from the following organizations:
with our physician involvement. Some examples include
pharmaceuticals, devices, EHRs, wearable technology and • The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
more. As the developers of new medical products and Education (ACCME)
services, industry is in the unique position to provide us
with cutting-edge information regarding new innovations • American Medical Association (AMA)
in medicine.
• The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS)
Industry participation provides significant financial
support • Companies are also required to follow local, state
and federal laws as well as policies set forth by other
Not only does industry serve as a valuable educational applicable governing bodies.
resource to attendees, they also provide important
financial support to AAPM&R, enabling our organization to Additionally:
achieve its established mission and vision while limiting the
financial burden on its members. • AAPM&R, its officers and staff do not endorse or promote
any company or product involved in this year’s Annual
Look at industry’s presence at our meeting through a Assembly.
refreshed lens
• AAPM&R publicly discloses corporate support received
Since many physicians have limited interactions with on aapmr.org on a quarterly basis to foster transparency.
industry outside of the Annual Assembly, attendees can
learn about advances in medicine by engaging with • AAPM&R develops all educational content without the
our industry partners in the PM&R Pavilion and at Lunch influence of industry.
and Learn Presentations. Think of it as an additional
educational resource that extends your learning “beyond
the classroom” as ways to learn about new or expanded
ways of improving the care you provide patients or your
practice.

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—INDUSTRY STATEMENTS

Industry at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly Educational Theater Presentations/and Other
Sponsored Sessions
The BOG and CRC would like to take a moment to inform
you of various ways industry involvement is included in this AAPM&R allows (for a fee) industry to host Educational
year’s Annual Assembly. Theater Presentations, which are independent, non-CME
sessions offered at the Annual Assembly.
AAPM&R CME Programming
PM&R Pavilion
AAPM&R is an accredited provider (with commendation) of
certified medical education (CME) by the ACCME. As such, Exhibiting companies pay a fee to exhibit their products
AAPM&R develops and provides CME activities that are free and services.
from the influence, bias and input of industry. AAPM&R
has the sole responsibility of selecting program topics, Advertising
faculty and planning program content, and has established
policies and guidelines for disclosing and resolving Companies that advertise pay a fee to include an
relevant financial relationships and conflicts. advertisement in AAPM&R’s publications.

Educational Grants and In-Kind Support Sponsorships

AAPM&R obtains financial support from industry for CME Companies sometimes provide monetary support for
activities through educational grants. AAPM&R also obtains AAPM&R in the form of a product, service or event (i.e.,
in-kind support from industry through educational grants. banners, lanyards, receptions, etc.).
In these cases, AAPM&R secures equipment or products
from industry for use during hands-on CME activities.

For all educational grants, companies sign letters of
agreement (LOA) documenting strict compliance with all
established guidelines and policies, including the fact that
they are not involved in content development. AAPM&R
will acknowledge and disclose all corporate supporters,
sponsorships, and relationships, but does not endorse any
companies or their products or services.

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—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 aapmr.org.

2021 AAPM&R Board of Governors

Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, FAAPMR Lisa A. Merritt, MD, FAAPMR Thiru M. Annaswamy, MD, MA,
President Member-at-Large FAAPMR
University of Washington Sports and Kinesia Rehabilitation Group Chair, Quality, Practice, Policy and
Spine Physicians Research Committee
Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA, FAAPMR Dallas VA Med Center
Deborah A. Venesy, MD, FAAPMR Member-at-Large
President-Elect Kansas City Bone And Joint Clinic Andre Panagos, MD, FAAPMR
Cleveland Clinic Chair, Specialty Brand Expansion
David W. Pruitt, MD, FAAPMR Committee
Steven R. Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR Member-at-Large Spine and Sports Medicine of
Vice President Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Med New York PC
New York University Langone Health Center
Janna L. Friedly, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
Amy J. Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH, Kerrie M. Reed, MD, FAAPMR PM&R Journal Editor-in-Chief
FAAPMR Member-at-Large UW Medicine
Secretary Rush University Medical Center
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of Scott E. Klass, MD, MS, ATC
UPMC D.J. Kennedy, MD, FAAPMR President, Physiatrist-in-Training Council
Chair, Inclusion and Engagement New York Presbyterian Hospital
Scott R. Laker, MD, FAAPMR Committee
Treasurer Vanderbilt University Medical Center Thomas E. Stautzenbach, MA, MBA, CAE
University of Colorado PM&R Program PM&R Program Executive Director and Chief Executive
Officer
Michelle S. Gittler, MD, FAAPMR John C. Cianca, MD, FAAPMR AAPM&R
Past President Chair, Medical Education Committee
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital & Care Human Performance Center
Network/University of Chicago PM&R
Program

Become an AAPM&R Member! Office Locations

AAPM&R is the only organization advancing more than 10,000 practicing and AAPM&R National Office
in-training physiatrists and the care they offer to a diverse patient population. 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
As the premier medical society for the specialty, AAPM&R is leading physiatry’s Rosemont, IL 60018
impact throughout healthcare and is the voice for PM&R. You can play a role in Phone: (847) 737-6000
transforming the specialty by becoming an AAPM&R member. Email: [email protected]
Stop by the Member Resource Center to speak with an AAPM&R staff member. Website: aapmr.org
We’d love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have.
PM&R
The journal of injury, function, and
rehabilitation
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
Rosemont, IL 60018
Email: [email protected]
Website: pmrjournal.org

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

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BE PART OF THE
LARGEST GATHERING
OF PM&R PHYSICIANS

As an AAPM&R member, you are part of a network of PM&R
physicians from across the globe, working together to advance
the specialty. AAPM&R offers a variety of benefits to help you
meet new challenges and build a successful career. One of
our most valuable is the Annual Assembly, where the PM&R
community comes together to connect, learn and grow.
Only at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly can you join 3,000+ of
your peers to reconnect, refresh and rediscover everything that
makes physiatry unique. Take four days out of the year and enjoy
the top-notch education, valuable networking opportunities,
exhibits and cutting-edge research that you’ve come to expect
from physiatry’s #1 meeting.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Annual Assemblies:
2022: OCTOBER 20-23 • BALTIMORE, MD
2023: NOVEMBER 16-19 • NEW ORLEANS, LA
2024: NOVEMBER 7-10 • SAN DIEGO, CA
2025: OCTOBER 23-26 • SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Visit aapmr.org/assembly to stay
connected to the latest updates.

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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.

MOSSREHAB

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