The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- The largest medical specialty society serving more than 8,000 board certified physicians (physiatrists) who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation (one of 24 board certified medical specialties)
- Represents approximately 90 percent of all US physiatrists and physicians from more than 40 countries.
- A leader in helping PM&R physicians, also known as physiatrists, acquire the continuing education, practice knowledge, leadership skills, and research findings needed to provide quality patient care, and to represent the best interests of patients with, or at risk for, temporary or permanent disabilities.
- Serves our member physicians by advancing the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, promoting excellence in physiatric practice, and advocating on public policy issues related to persons with disabling conditions and overall health care delivery
AAPM&R works to achieve the above through a variety of avenues, including education, advocacy and research. Highlighted below are examples of AAPM&R activities. Please contact us and review the Web site to learn about other AAPM&R initiatives—we’d love to tell you more.
Education
AAPM&R provides:
- On line learning opportunities through acadeME® – AAMP&R’s online learning portal (www.me.aaprmr.org)
- Live courses, including a robust Annual Assembly and other standalone courses
- Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Public and Professional Awareness Activities
AAPM&R:
- Works to raise awareness of the specialty across several different audiences (e.g., health care providers and referring physicians, payor audiences, and members of the public)
- Advocates for the specialty and the patients our members serve
- Keeps members informed about and gets involved in relevant legislation and advocacy issues
Resident Activities
AAPM&R’s Resident Physician Council serves resident members by:
- promoting the specialty to medical students providing resident-specific education and resources
Top 10 Areas of Care
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Pain Medicine: Non-Interventional
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Stroke / Neurological Rehabilitation
- Spine Medicine: Non-Interventional
- Sports Medicine
- Pain Medicine: Interventional
- Spine Medicine: Interventional
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
Influential Decision-Makers
PM&R physicians have strong purchasing power and influence a variety of audiences. PM&R physicians
- Are often seen as the center of the care team
- They help their patients achieve a successful recovery by working with other physicians such as neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and health professionals like physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists.
- Work in a variety of settings, including rehab centers, clinics and in-patient settings.
- Use, purchase and/or influence the purchase of a variety of many different medical devices
- Treat patients through pharmacotherapy and a variety of other procedures
Reach your target audience
Today more than ever, strategic relationships between companies and medical societies are essential for providing first-rate physician education and other resources in order to improve patient care. We welcome the opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and opportunities to meet mutual goals.
Sample opportunities available:
- Exhibiting
- Advertising
- Sponsorships
- Product Theaters
- Satellite Symposia
For information on corporate support opportunities, contact us at (847) 737-6032 or e-mail corporatesupport@aapmr.org.
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