AAPM&R Department Chairs Summit

April 17-18, 2026 in Charleston, SC

Education

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Overview

PM&R Department Chairs are a unique group of leaders navigating a rapidly evolving world in which physiatry is facing challenges from all sides. This invite-only summit is intended to provide a private, collegial venue for Department Chairs to gather and learn through sharing and collaboration. There will be opportunities to discuss the challenges you are facing, gain strategies you can take back to your own institution and explore opportunities to work together in leading the specialty forward. This summit will be casual, productive and offer perspective and support you won’t find anywhere else.

Registration

The registration fee is $475 for members and $525 for nonmembers. Registration includes all meals throughout the duration of the event, including dinner Friday evening. Participants are responsible for their own airfare and hotel reservations.

This is an invite-only, in-person event. Registration may not be transferred, and virtual attendance will not be an option.

 

Summit Planning Group

Steven Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR, New York University Langone Health

Steven R. Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR
Summit Planning Co-Chair

New York University Langone Health, Rusk Rehabilitation, New York, NY

Rita Hamilton, DO, FAAPMR, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation

Rita G. Hamilton, DO, FAAPMR
Summit Planning Co-Chair

Baylor Scott & White Rehab Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX

Ameet Nagpal

Ameet S. Nagpal, MD, MS, FAAPMR
Summit Planning Co-Chair

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

 Burris circle

Joseph E. Burris, MD, FAAPMR

University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program


Sara J. Cuccurullo

Sara J. Cuccurullo, MD, FAAPMR

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health, Rutgers RWJMS, Edison, NJ

 Crozier circle

Kelley C. Crozier, MD, MBA, FAAPMR

Tower Health PM&R Program


David Steinberg

David P. Steinberg, MD, FAAPMR

University of Utah PM&R Program
Salt Lake City, UT

Target Audience

This summit is an invite-only event for PM&R Department Chairs and/or their equivalent PM&R Division Chiefs who report up through another department. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this summit, participants will be able to identify strategies to:

    •    Demonstrate the value of PM&R to their health system
    •    Identify non-monetary strategies for retaining faculty
    •    Discuss innovative methods for securing and/or maximizing resources
    •    Recognize opportunities for integrating AI into practice
    •    Work together to move the specialty forward as PM&R leader

"The Department Chairs Summit is an incredibly unique two-day opportunity for PM&R Chairs to gather and discuss the challenges we face leading our departments. The retreat-like setting is the perfect relaxing venue for open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving."

- Steven Flanagan, MD, FAAPMR; Summit Co-Planner


Agenda (Subject to Change)

Friday, April 17 / all times are Eastern

Noon - 12:50 pm
Lunch and Registration
12:50 - 1:00 pmWelcome and Introductions
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Break
6:30 - 9:30 pmDinner
 All registrants are invited to attend a casual and fun dinner, included with registration.

Saturday, April 18 / all times are Eastern

7:30 - 8:30 amBreakfast
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
noon - 1:00 pmLunch
1:50 - 2:00 pm Wrap-up and Adjourn

 

Location

The Charleston Marriott in Charleston, SC
This hotel in Charleston is 12 miles from Charleston Airport. It has a rooftop lounge with views of the Ashley River, and offers easy access to beautiful downtown historic Charleston, the old city market, local beaches, The Citadel, and some of Charleston’s greatest dining and entertainment.

The Academy has negotiated a room rate of $329/night for this event. To make a reservation with our group rate, click here:  Department Chairs Meeting

Click here for general hotel information.