Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine encompasses chronic painful conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems and musculoskeletal system, either traumatic, non-traumatic or acquired. Clinical examples: Spine, manual medicine, electrodiagnostics, neuropathy/plexopathy, chronic pain, ALS, MD, Parkinson’s, MS, neuro-degenerative,
hereditary sensori-motor, peripheral nerve.

Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine Council Charter (PDF Download)

Council News

Academy Recognized Fellowship/Elective Directory (PDF Download)

January Marks One-Year Anniversary of Member Councils

Since their inception in January 2009, Member Councils have ignited member enthusiasm and participation in over 30% of Academy membership. Members have volunteered for leadership and work positions on Advisory and Work Groups to generate ideas and produce topics for educational products including submissions to PM&R, the Academy’s scientific journal. In addition, many Council members have volunteered their time by providing feedback on legislative bills and medical practice issues, while others have utilized Council networking tools to share best practices and to generate clinical and social networking groups to meet the diverse needs of members.

First Annual Business Meeting

Each Council hosted its inaugural business meeting at the AAPM&R 2009 Annual Assembly in Austin, Texas. Hundreds of members gathered to discuss Council business activities as well as their experiences being involved in the new Member Council model in its first year. Council Executive Committee leaders met face-to-face with Council members to educate members on where their areas of expertise can best be coupled with the needs of the diverse specialty of PM&R; they also educated members on how volunteerism can make an impact by helping the Academy meet the needs of the specialty.

Member Participation in the Councils

Call for Council Advisory and Work Group Nominations

AAPM&R is seeking nominations for volunteers.

Volunteer to be a Leader

Each Member Council has three Vice-Chairs who oversee Advisory Groups on education, communication, and membership development. Vice-Chairs will appoint “Advisory Groups” to serve as resources to the Councils in the following key areas:

• The Education Advisory Group in each Council will provide input to the Vice-Chair and the AAPM&R Medical Education Committee on educational needs. Participants will also develop educational content and products for the Annual Assembly, journal, newsletter, study guides, practicing curricula, practice guidelines, enduring materials, and maintenance of certification.

• The Communication Advisory Group in each Council will produce a quarterly information letter with the Vice-Chair. Participants will also encourage submissions to The Physiatrist and maintain a list of research publications/grant awards.

• The Membership Development Advisory Group in each Council will work with the Vice-Chair to promote member recruitment, retention and foster a sense of community. Participants will also maintain lists of volunteers with specific expertise who can serve as resources to the Council.

Volunteer to be a Worker

There is a job for everyone! If you would prefer to work in a group with a task-specific focus, please indicate that preference on the nomination form. Work Group participation provides an excellent way to be involved in a Council without the time commitment of a volunteer leadership position.

Click here to download a PDF of the nomination form.

Research Information & Opportunities

Visit the Research section to learn about the latest PM&R research and new opportunities.

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