2026 Early-Career Virtual Program

Building the Career You Want: Navigating Early-Career Decisions for Residents, Fellows and New Graduates

Thursday, September 10 from 6:30-9 pm (CT) online

Education

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Residents and New Grads: Network with Faculty from Across the Country

Plan to join us on virtually on Thursday, September 10 from 6:30-9 pm (CT) for our FREE annual virtual course, Building the Career You Want: Navigating Early-Career Decisions for Residents, Fellows and New Graduates, tailored for the early-career physiatrists. Expert faculty from across the country will discuss job searching, contract negotiation and what to do after you got the job!

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Who Should Attend?

Physiatrists-in-training (in residency or in fellowship) and newly graduated physiatrists (1-3 years post-training).

What's It About?

This unique virtual conference is intended to help physiatrists in-training and newly graduated physiatrists navigate their career paths.

Education

We’ll touch upon topics that are typically not taught in residency, including job searching, contract negotiation and what to do after you got the job! We will also discuss fellowship and non-fellowship career options, as well as private practice, academic and non-clinical career options.

Panel Q&A

At the end of the session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to an esteemed panel of physiatrists from different practice settings, including private practice, academics, hospital-based practice, VA, medical-legal and non-medical.

Please join AAPM&R for this special event, intended to help you make some of the most important decisions of your career.

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Directors

Jacqueline D. Neal, MD, FAAPMR, MSE from Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Kristian Von Rickenbach, MD, MS, FAAPMR, from New York Presbyterian - The University Hospital of Columbia & Cornell

"It is important for early-career physicians to experience mentorship and guidance through the process of making career decisions, networking and tips for success in transitioning to a new role. This course connects early-career physicians with established faculty across the country who can share their pearls of wisdom and empower the next generation of physicians to start their careers with confidence.”—Jacqueline D. Neal, MD, MSE, FAAPMR

Transitioning from training into independent practice can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This course brings together experienced faculty from across the country to share practical advice, career strategies, and lessons learned to help early-career physiatrists navigate this important stage with confidence and purpose.”— Kristian von Rickenbach, MD, MSc, FAAPMR

Pricing

Members: Free

Nonmembers: $150 non-refundable reservation fee

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Feedback from Past Attendees

“I thought the early-career course was excellent. I really enjoyed the day and I learned a lot that I will be applying in the near future.” – Past Attendee

“Anyone considering attending the course should absolutely attend. The networking with other early-career physiatrists, as well as with those running the course, is excellent. And all of the various things I learned throughout the day really reaches far beyond what I expected. I would even consider attending the course again.” – Past Attendee

“I thought the course was incredibly monumental to help advance my career.” – Past Attendee

“I definitely think this is a great course for the senior resident physicians and early career physicians who want a refresher in how to navigate their career or just helping senior residents understand how to plan their career in the next few years.” – Past Attendee

“As a new attending building an outpatient general PM&R practice from the ground up, I could not have asked for a better experience.” – Past Attendee

“These are topics that are rarely covered by residency programs, so it’s a great resource for physiatrists who are early in their careers to get a 'lay of the land.'” – Past Attendee

Please contact education@aapmr.org with any questions.