The Academy is excited to offer free registration (a $2,500 value) for at least five (5) eligible 4th-year Residents and Fellows interested in spasticity management. This program is designed to provide advanced training through a combination of online and live learning, including a hands-on skills assessment.
Program Details
Participants will complete:
- Baseline pre-test and Online Program (9.5 hours of education).
- Live course on November 10-11, 2026, as a pre-course to the Annual Assembly (arrival on the evening of November 9, 2026), followed by a case log at your institution.
- Online post-test and live skills assessment TBA.
Eligibilty Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have completed at least 3 years of PM&R residency
- Have performed a minimum of 20 toxin injections
- Have performed a minimum of 10 ultrasound scans
- Be familiar with ultrasound and EMG principles
- Possess a strong working knowledge of MSK anatomy and kinesiology
Scholarship Requirements
Space is very limited for this program to ensure the highest level of training and education. As such, the following is expected of scholarship participants:
- Complete the online program before the live course in November
- Attend the entire course on November 10-11, 2026
- Independently complete a case log at your institution before the skills assessment
- Complete the live Skills Assessment
Important Notes
- Travel and hotel expenses for the November course and upcoming skills assessment are the responsibility of the attendee.
- Registration for the 2026 Annual Assembly is not required (or included) to participate in live course.
- Meals during the live course are included.
Application Process
All applicants must submit their application and CV by July 31, 2026. AAPM&R membership is required for participation. Acceptance is not guaranteed until confirmation is received from AAPM&R.
If accepted, you must promptly notify the Academy if you are unable to attend, so another applicant may participate.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your skills in spasticity management. Apply today!
Please note that all scholarship recipients must be members of the Academy. If you are not currently a member, your application will not be reviewed until a membership application is received.
Cancellation Policy
Because space is limited, registrants who wish to cancel must notify AAPM&R in writing to education@aapmr.org at least two weeks before the course date.
Timeline
- July 31: Application deadline
- August 14: Accepted participants will be notified
- August 14-November 4: Complete the online assessment and coursework
- September 9: Annual Assembly Early-Bird Registration Deadline (If you plan to attend Annual Assembly in addition to the in-person course)
- November 10-11: Attend the STEP Spasticity in-person training course in Orlando, FL
- December-November 2027: Complete Case Log and online post-test
- TBA: Complete the Spasticity Skills Assessment
- Certificates awarded to those who pass the written post-test and skills assessment.