Physiatrist in Training Council (PHiT)

All AAPM&R resident and associate fellow members belong to the Physiatrist in Training Council (PHiT). The PHiT Council focuses on providing valuable feedback on behalf of resident and associate fellow members to assist the strategic coordinating committees to support their needs through every year of residency and fellowship.

The Council is governed by an elected board that meets regularly throughout the year. The PHiT board focuses on developing and sustaining a strong resident and associate fellow community that provides a valuable member experience for all PM&R residents and fellows-in-training.

Get involved today!

• PHiT Ambassador Program
  • Another volunteer opportunity is through AAPM&R’s PHiT Ambassador program. The Physiatrist in Training Council Ambassador program consists of PGY2, PGY3 and PGY4 from some PM&R residencies. We hope to have a resident from each residency in the near future. Each ambassador serves as a liaison from their program to AAPM&R. Ambassadors are asked to communicate messages to their resident colleagues and often provide feedback to AAPM&R. Thank you to this year’s Resident Ambassadors.
• View additional opportunities here.

Featured articles from 2023-2024 PHiT Council Members

• Being Forced Out of Our Comfort Zone Can Lead to Positive Change - Andrew Goldblum, DO, ABIM
  
• The Importance of Adapting to Change - David Gallacher, MD
  
• How Unexpected Changes Can Lead to Opportunity - Kevin De Jesus, MD
• An Interview with AAPM&R President-Elect, Dr. Scott Laker - Farah Hussain, MD
  
  

Featured articles from 2022-2023 PHiT Council Members

• Embracing Gratitude in the Bustling Life of a Resident Physician - Tahsin "T" Choudhury, DO
  
• The Importance of Embracing Gratitude - Tyler Farley, MD
  
• An Interview with AAPM&R President-Elect, Dr. D.J. Kennedy - Alpha Anders, MD
• Goal Setting in a New PGY Year - Robin Mata, DO, MPH
  
• Using What We've Learned to Mentor Others - Michael James Arias, DO, MPH, CPT, USAR
  
• An Interview with AAPM&R Member-at-Large, Dr. Nneka Ifejika - Shelby Sweat, MD
• Leading When You Don’t Feel Like a Leader—Getting Started and Overcoming Barriers - Rosalynn Conic, MD, PhD, MPH
• A Resident's Leadership Journey - Christopher Bonilla, MD, MS
• An Interview with AAPM&R President Dr. Steven Flanagan - Maneesh Tiwari, MD
• An Interview with QPPR Committee Chair Dr. Thiru Annaswamy - Nova Hou, MD
  
• "Where Are You From?" Thoughts From an Asian Healthcare Provider - Andrew John, MD
• What I Learned from Handling Difficult Conversations During Residency - Jason Kessler, MD
• How Continued Conversations on Challenging Topics Can Positively Impact Our Community - William Naber, DO

Featured articles from the 2021-2022 PHiT Council Board

• Insights from an Academy Delegate to the AMA - Ky Viet Quach, DO
• Dr. Heidi Chen Interviews AAPM&R President Dr. Deborah Venesy - Heidi Chen, MD
• The PM&R Mindset for First and Second Year Residents - Alpha Anders, MD
• Meaningful Mentorships - Alexandra Fry, MD
• An Interview With Inclusion and Engagement Committee Chair, Dr. Carla Watson - Kayla Williams, MD

Featured articles from the 2020-2021 PHiT Council Board

• Work-Life Balance: Forming Habits that Will Shape Our Careers - Matthew Cutrer, MD, JD
• Top 10 Things to Know as You Prepare to Be a Physiatrist - Eric Stockwell, MD
• Dr. Tracey Isidro's Virtual Interview Cycle Experience - Tracey Isidro, MD
• Top 5 Reasons I Love Being a Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellow - Jensine' Clark, MD
• Volunteer Leadership: Your Contributions are Key to Advancing PM&R - Kayla Williams, MD
• A Week in the Life of a Sports Medicine Fellow - Donald Kasitinon, MD
• Starting an Ultrasound Course - Scott Klass, MD, MS, ATC
• Celebrating Women Physiatrists: An Interview with Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR and Heidi Fusco, MD, FAAPMR - Krupali Chokshi, MD
• Constructive Criticism and Self-Advocacy During Training - Julie Witkowski, MD
• Top 5 Ways to Prepare for the SAE-R - Christian Roehmer, MD