AAPM&R Invites Rehab Community to 2007 Annual Assembly

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 68th Annual Assembly will offer the most continuing medical education opportunities in one location for PM&R specialists. The meeting convenes September 27-30, 2007 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

The AAPM&R Annual Assembly will feature an extensive educational program with nearly 100 educational sessions including over 50 interactive and hands-on workshops. Attendees can earn up to 31 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Courses will be organized into five educational topic tracks: Musculoskeletal Medicine, Neurological Rehabilitation, Practice Management and Leadership, Rehabilitation Topics, and Spine/SCI. An additional track on Thursday only is specifically for PM&R residents. Four preconference courses will be held September 26-27.

New research will be presented during scientific paper and poster sessions. Rounding out the educational program are a job fair, social events, and a technical exhibition of more than 120 companies.

The AAPM&R Annual Assembly is the largest annual gathering of physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals. Close to 2,500 rehabilitation physicians and allied health care professionals are expected to attend. Online registration and an online Preliminary Program for the meeting can be found at www.aapmr.org. For other information, contact AAPM&R at 312.464.9700 or e-mail: info@aapmr.org.

AAPM&R is the national medical specialty society of more than 7,500 physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, also called physiatrists. Rehabilitation physicians are nerve, muscle and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move. Their goal is to decrease pain and restore function without surgery.