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Long-Range Goals &
Strategies
GOAL A: PASSOR will be its members’ primary advocate for
knowledge exchange and education for musculoskeletal medicine within
AAPM&R.
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Strategies: |
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A1. |
Develop, monitor, and periodically update the education program
offered during the PASSOR Annual Meeting. |
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A2. |
Enhance educational
training and educator development, and promote dissemination of
knowledge through both traditional and electronic technology. |
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A3. |
Develop strategic alliances to improve knowledge,
information exchange, and promotion of physiatric practice across
liaison relationships. |
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A4. |
Improve participation in musculoskeletal curriculum development
and training. |
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A5. |
Create and implement a member needs instrument to periodically
assess the changing needs of practitioners. |
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A6. |
To understand practice patterns of
PASSOR members. |
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A7. |
Develop a world class Web site with a strong membership resource
section |
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A8. |
Advocate for creation of
physiatric subspecialization where appropriate within domains
under PASSOR interests. |
GOAL B: PASSOR will be the recognized public spokesperson and a
leading resource of information for musculoskeletal medicine.
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Strategies: |
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B1. |
Promote
training in media skills management for all PASSOR members. |
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B2. |
Develop greater participation in strategic partnerships with
other organizations that will increase PASSOR’s visibility and
influence. |
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B3. |
Enhance public
awareness of musculoskeletal physiatry. |
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B4. |
Assist identification and advocacy of musculoskeletal issues
pertinent to physiatric practice. |
GOAL C: PASSOR will be a strong advocate for musculoskeletal
medicine research.
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Strategies: |
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C1. |
Increase the
awareness and develop skills in outcomes research. |
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C2. |
Identify
resources for funding musculoskeletal research. |
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C3. |
Develop
cooperative alliances with other specialties, associations, and
foundations, etc. to advocate legislatively on behalf of
musculoskeletal medicine research activities. |
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C4. |
Enhance the mentor
programs for research ideas or projects. |
GOAL D: PASSOR and its mission will be fully integrated within
AAPM&R.
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Strategies: |
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D1.
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Increase the focus (awareness) on musculoskeletal interests
throughout all Academy members. |
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D2.
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Unify all AAPM&R musculoskeletal activities. |
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D3.
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Enhance representation at all levels of AAPM&R’s infrastructure
(Board, committee, SIG’s, etc.). |
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D4.
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Increase the number of PASSOR members. |
GOAL E: PASSOR will be the
advocate for creating an optimal practice environment for
musculoskeletal physiatrists.
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Strategies: |
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E1. |
Partner with the
Academy on practice issues (e.g., coding and practice management). |
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E2. |
In cooperation with the
Academy partner with other organizations on practice issues. |
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E3. |
Continue to expand and
review scope of practice issues as new technology is made available. |
For questions about PASSOR
contact (312) 464-9700, fax (312) 464-0227,
or e-mail passor@aapmr.org.
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