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Understanding PM&R: A Medical Student’s Guide to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Thursday, August 20, 2026, Online
5 – 7 pm (CT)

 

The medical student program is intended to provide medical students exploring a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) an introduction to the specialty, the type of patients they will care for and the procedures they may become skilled at. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leaders in the field, and from current residents and those in fellowship about why they have chosen an exciting career in physiatry. This virtual program is FREE for all AAPM&R Medical Student members.

Apply for your FREE medical student AAPM&R membership or check out our wide range of resources for medical students interested in PM&R here!

"As a medical student interested in PM&R, the Medical Student Program and Residency Fair were wonderful opportunities to learn from residents."—Past Attendee

Virtual PM&R Residency Fair - Medical Students

In addition to the Medical Student Program, the Academy will be hosting the Virtual Residency Fair on Thursday, August 27 from 5-8 pm (CT). The Residency Fair is part of AAPM&R’s annual “Understanding PM&R” Medical Student Program, allowing for face-to-face interaction between program directors (and/or representatives of each individual program) and medical students who are interested in PM&R. It introduces medical students to the specialty and what it means to be a physiatrist. 

Your registration for the Virtual PM&R Residency Fair is included with your Medical Student Program registration. Specific information will be sent to you closer to the event regarding the fair and how to schedule meetings with the various residency programs.