PM&R Department Chairs and Division Chiefs 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 and Division Chiefs 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.
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.
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Rita G. Hamilton, DO, FAAPMR Summit Planning Co-Chair
Baylor Scott & White Rehab Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX
Ameet S. Nagpal, MD, MS, FAAPMR Summit Planning Co-Chair
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
Joseph E. Burris, MD, FAAPMR
University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program
Sara J. Cuccurullo, MD, FAAPMR
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health, Rutgers RWJMS, Edison, NJ
David P. Steinberg, MD, FAAPMR
University of Utah PM&R Program Salt Lake City, UT
This summit is an invite-only event for PM&R Department Chairs and PM&R Division Chiefs who report up through another department.
At the conclusion of this summit, participants will be able to identify strategies to:
"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
Friday, May 14 / all times are Central
Saturday, May 15 / all times are Central
Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Illinois1401 Nordic RdItasca, IL 60143(12 miles from O'Hare Airport)
The Academy has negotiated a room rate of $189/night for this event. To make a reservation with our group, click here: Department Chair and Division Chief Summit
CUT OFF DATE: Thursday, April 15, 2027
Click here for general hotel information.