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

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 5 - 8 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 hav chosen an exciting career in physiatry. This virtual program is FREE for all AAPM&R Medical Student Members.

The agenda for the program is coming soon!

Program Chairs

• Brian C. Liem, MD, FAAPMR, University of Washington
• Adele Meron, MD, FAAPMR, University of Colorado

Virtual PM&R Residency Fair

In addition to the Medical Student Program, the Academy will be hosting the Virtual Residency Fair on Tuesday, August 22 from 5 - 8 pm CT. The Residency Fair is a 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.