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AAPM&R is working to ensure PM&R is positioned to thrive in the future of healthcare and that you’re prepared for wherever your career takes you. Our more than 10,000 Academy members support each other in advancing PM&R’s impact through healthcare. As we move forward, it is more important than ever that every member play an active role in helping one another realize the vision for our specialty.

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Looking for AAPM&R members in the news? Press releases? Our Academy Action Center? Or looking to submit your members in the news content? You'll find it all in our Newsroom. You will also be able to explore PM&R and Academy news as well as learn how to contact us if you would like to submit your member content, or if you are a reporter who is interested in speaking with a PM&R physician.

Event Calendar and Webinars

Stay up to date on all Academy events and learning opportunities and view recordings of past webinars. 

PM&R Aspire

PM&R Aspire is our career-exploration platform purpose-built to help PM&R professionals make better-informed career decisions. We have mapped employer locations across the United States, enabling you to explore, message and apply to the roles that matter most to you.

PM&R Q&A Video Conversations

AAPM&R is leading the advancement of physiatry’s impact throughout healthcare as aligned with YOUR vision for the specialty. Explore our Q&A video series where members of our Physiatrist in Training (PHiT) Council Board chat with AAPM&R Board leaders.

Latest News

PCORI Advisory Panels – Call for Nominations

Jan 25, 2018, 09:01 by User Not Found

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is now accepting applications and nominations for their 2018 Advisory Panel member selection cycle! Current Advisory Panel openings include Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research, Patient Engagement, Clinical Trails, and Rare Diseases. More information regarding each panel can be found in the chart linked to the PCORI site below. Applications are due Friday, March 30, by 5:00p ET. Academy members are encouraged to notify the Academy of their intent to apply at healthpolicy@aapmr.org.

Current Openings (2018 Cycle):

Advisory Panel

Open Positions

Applicant Profile

Term Length

Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science

Up to 4

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Payers
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Payers
  • Hospitals/health systems

3 years

Patient Engagement

Up to 9

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Clinical Trials

Up to 5

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

3 years

Rare Disease

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

 

Expected Time Commitment:

Panelists are required to attend two to four in-person meetings in the DC area and several remote access meetings throughout the year, and to read background materials in preparation for all meetings. 

Responsibilities:

PCORI advisory panels do not serve in an official decision-making capacity, but their recommendations and advice will be taken into consideration by PCORI staff, Board, and Methodology Committee in:

  • Modeling robust patient and stakeholder engagement efforts;
  • Refining and prioritizing specific research questions;
  • Providing other scientific or technical expertise; and
  • Providing input on other relevant questions that may arise to the Institute’s mission and work.

Click Here to Apply!



PCORI Advisory Panels – Call for Nominations

Jan 25, 2018, 09:01 by User Not Found

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is now accepting applications and nominations for their 2018 Advisory Panel member selection cycle! Current Advisory Panel openings include Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research, Patient Engagement, Clinical Trails, and Rare Diseases. More information regarding each panel can be found in the chart linked to the PCORI site below. Applications are due Friday, March 30, by 5:00p ET. Academy members are encouraged to notify the Academy of their intent to apply at healthpolicy@aapmr.org.

Current Openings (2018 Cycle):

Advisory Panel

Open Positions

Applicant Profile

Term Length

Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science

Up to 4

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Payers
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Payers
  • Hospitals/health systems

3 years

Patient Engagement

Up to 9

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Clinical Trials

Up to 5

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

3 years

Rare Disease

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

 

Expected Time Commitment:

Panelists are required to attend two to four in-person meetings in the DC area and several remote access meetings throughout the year, and to read background materials in preparation for all meetings. 

Responsibilities:

PCORI advisory panels do not serve in an official decision-making capacity, but their recommendations and advice will be taken into consideration by PCORI staff, Board, and Methodology Committee in:

  • Modeling robust patient and stakeholder engagement efforts;
  • Refining and prioritizing specific research questions;
  • Providing other scientific or technical expertise; and
  • Providing input on other relevant questions that may arise to the Institute’s mission and work.

Click Here to Apply!



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Online Learning Portal

Education is a fundamental offering that affects PM&R physicians across clinical focuses, practice areas, career stages and levels of expertise. As part of Academy membership, we provide top-notch education and other innovative learning resources across a variety of delivery mechanisms.

Access AAPM&R’s popular Online Learning Portal, which features educational resources, including case studies, instructional videos and more on a variety of clinical and practice topics.



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24/7 access to our online educational resources through the end of your annual membership cycle. Check out what's included below!

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STEP Certificate Programs

AAPM&R’s highly-regarded STEP Certificate Programs are designed by physiatrists for physiatrists and teach and assess important physiatric skills using a progressive, competency- based curriculum.

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PhyzForum

PhyzForum is an online physiatry community that allows you to engage with peers, ask advice, and share experiences. Participate in discussions to network, collaborate, and exchange best practices with your peers.

Annual Assembly
November 12-15

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The 2020 Annual Assembly is virtual! Join us from November 12-15 as we meet online to share best practices and support each other as we navigate a “new normal."

Critical Conversation Series

Thursday, October 1 at 6 pm (CT)

You're invited to participate in a series of discussions on racial equity, access and inclusion in today’s world. Join us for our next conversation on October 1 for AAPM&R's Diversity and Inclusion Journey. We will review efforts that led to the creation of the D&I strategic plan, unveil our new Principles of Inclusion and Engagement and share new initiatives on the horizon.

AAPM&R News

PCORI Advisory Panels – Call for Nominations

Jan 25, 2018

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is now accepting applications and nominations for their 2018 Advisory Panel member selection cycle! Current Advisory Panel openings include Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research, Patient Engagement, Clinical Trails, and Rare Diseases. More information regarding each panel can be found in the chart linked to the PCORI site below. Applications are due Friday, March 30, by 5:00p ET. Academy members are encouraged to notify the Academy of their intent to apply at healthpolicy@aapmr.org.

Current Openings (2018 Cycle):

Advisory Panel

Open Positions

Applicant Profile

Term Length

Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science

Up to 4

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Payers
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Payers
  • Hospitals/health systems

3 years

Patient Engagement

Up to 9

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Clinical Trials

Up to 5

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

3 years

Rare Disease

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

 

Expected Time Commitment:

Panelists are required to attend two to four in-person meetings in the DC area and several remote access meetings throughout the year, and to read background materials in preparation for all meetings. 

Responsibilities:

PCORI advisory panels do not serve in an official decision-making capacity, but their recommendations and advice will be taken into consideration by PCORI staff, Board, and Methodology Committee in:

  • Modeling robust patient and stakeholder engagement efforts;
  • Refining and prioritizing specific research questions;
  • Providing other scientific or technical expertise; and
  • Providing input on other relevant questions that may arise to the Institute’s mission and work.

Click Here to Apply!



Physiatry News

PCORI Advisory Panels – Call for Nominations

Jan 25, 2018

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is now accepting applications and nominations for their 2018 Advisory Panel member selection cycle! Current Advisory Panel openings include Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research, Patient Engagement, Clinical Trails, and Rare Diseases. More information regarding each panel can be found in the chart linked to the PCORI site below. Applications are due Friday, March 30, by 5:00p ET. Academy members are encouraged to notify the Academy of their intent to apply at healthpolicy@aapmr.org.

Current Openings (2018 Cycle):

Advisory Panel

Open Positions

Applicant Profile

Term Length

Clinical Effectiveness and Decision Science

Up to 4

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Payers
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Payers
  • Hospitals/health systems

3 years

Patient Engagement

Up to 9

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

Clinical Trials

Up to 5

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

3 years

Rare Disease

Up to 8

Preference for the following stakeholder groups:

  • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocates
  • Clinicians
  • Industry
  • Researchers

3 years

 

Expected Time Commitment:

Panelists are required to attend two to four in-person meetings in the DC area and several remote access meetings throughout the year, and to read background materials in preparation for all meetings. 

Responsibilities:

PCORI advisory panels do not serve in an official decision-making capacity, but their recommendations and advice will be taken into consideration by PCORI staff, Board, and Methodology Committee in:

  • Modeling robust patient and stakeholder engagement efforts;
  • Refining and prioritizing specific research questions;
  • Providing other scientific or technical expertise; and
  • Providing input on other relevant questions that may arise to the Institute’s mission and work.

Click Here to Apply!



Take the Next STEP in Your Ultrasound Education

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AAPM&R's STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program is the premiere ultrasound training program—designed by physiatrists, for physiatrists. 

As the only formal, standardized training pathway available for honing and validating your ultrasound skill set, successful completion of the STEP Ultrasound Program will clearly demonstrate to your patients, fellow health care professionals, employers, and the medical facilities you work with that you are a competent professional, expertly trained in ultrasound. 

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