Who We Are

Vision Statement

AAPM&R will ensure that:

• Physiatrists are the essential medical experts in value-based evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neuromusculoskeletal and disabling conditions.
• Physiatrists are indispensable leaders in directing rehabilitation and recovery, vital to optimizing outcomes and function early and throughout the continuum of patient care.

Mission Statement

AAPM&R leads the advancement of physiatry’s impact throughout healthcare.

Core Values

Stewardship: Evidenced by effective, transparent, purpose-driven management and protection of financial, human, and intellectual resources

Leadership: Evidenced by enduring dedication to identify, develop, and support competent, passionate, ethical member leaders who embrace and advocate for the specialty’s and the Academy’s patient-centric values and optimal care for all patients

Collaboration: Evidenced by active, meaningful engagement in professional relationships that share values, demonstrate cultural humility, respect diverse perspectives, and fosters a team approach to action

Innovation: Evidenced by adaptive and bold directions and decisions that successfully position members in the future of the specialty

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness: Evidenced by a dynamically and consistently engaged, diverse membership unified in their respect for human dignity and committed to each other’s well-being and collective success.