In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. Fisher about his journey in medicine, his work in adaptive sports, and his advice for students interested in pediatric PM&R. Dr. Mark Fisher is a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He serves as the Medical Director of Adaptive Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Services at Children’s Mercy, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Resources: Away Rotations: https://students-residents.aamc.org/visiting-student-learning-opportunities/explore-visiting-scholars-resources-database Move United USA: https://moveunitedsport.org/ About Adaptive Sports: https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2023/09/adaptive-sports/ Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/

Learn more about cancer rehabilitation as we speak with Dr. Evelyn Qin. Dr. Qin serves as the Medical Director of Oncology Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas, where she contributes to cutting-edge cancer care.

Ever wondered what opportunities await through an academic career in pain management or interventional spine? Our RFC technology subcommittee member Michael Blatt, MD met with Zack McCormick, MD to learn more about his path towards a career involving founding and directing a fellowship program and a clinical research program, publishing hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, taking on leadership roles at his hospital and national organizations, and collaborating on medical device innovation. Episode Credits: Michael Blatt MD, Zack McCormick MD, Sanjana Ayyagari MD

Dr. Kaile Eison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She serves as the Director of Global Health and Director of HIV Rehabilitation at Columbia, as well as the Associate Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Her clinical and academic work centers around caring for individuals with complex medical needs, especially those recovering from intensive care or living with HIV, and developing thoughtful, comprehensive models of care. In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli speaks with Dr. Eison about her unique path into PM&R, the role of rehabilitation in global health and HIV care, and how humanism guides her approach to patient care and physician well-being.

In this episode of the Physiatry Tech podcast, host Bilaal Hassan speaks with Dr. Cesar Colasante, a PM&R professor and trailblazer in 3D printed prosthetics & orthotics, about how this technology is revolutionizing limb care. They explore the clinical workflow behind custom-printed limbs, their impact on patient recovery, and how 3D printing is expanding access in both local and global settings. It's a compelling look at where rehabilitation meets innovation.

Predicting Early Mortality in the Inpatient Cancer Rehab Population Using Admission Performance Status Score by Physiatry News

Gabriel Mintzer is a current PhD student in applied physics at Stanford University. While studying for his master’s degree at MIT in November 2021, he was struck by a truck while walking home. He was subsequently hospitalized and spent over half a year in rehab doing both inpatient and outpatient therapy. Tune in as medical student Brian Gu interviews Gabe about his perspectives on his long recovery process, the help he received from the rehab team along the way, and the life lessons he learned from the experience. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

This month, we are pleased to feature the article "Fostering Inclusivity in PM&R: A National Survey," authored by Deji Adeniyi, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center). This study examines the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion within PM&R, offering valuable insights into the experiences and perspectives of professionals across the field.

In this brief episode, Dr. Jayaram explores considerations for educating future physiatrists in OrthoBiologics.

Dr. Annu Navani is one of the research leaders in the field of orthobiologics, and is the Chief Medical Officer for Boomerang Healthcare, with 20+ years of experience in the medical industry. Dr. Navani completed her Anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and a fellowship in Pain Medicine from the University of California, Davis. Over the last decade and a half, she has served as Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center and is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Division of Pain at Stanford University. During this podcast episode, we discuss her journey to pain medicine and her specific interest in orthobiologics. Most importantly, we delve into her groundbreaking research, "The Safety and Effectiveness of Ortho-biologic Injections for Discogenic Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter Prospective, Crossover, Randomized Controlled Trial with 12 Months Follow-up," and discuss the future of orthobiologics in clinical practice.

In this podcast, Dr. Jonathan Kirschner from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shares his perspective on the future direction of orthobiologics and discusses how advances in this field should shape not only clinical practice but also resident and fellow training. Credits/Acknowledgements: Jonathan Kirschner, MD, Luigi Gonzales, MS4, Kristen Santiago, MD

This is the first of a two-podcast series to provide a brief overview of systematic reviews, meta analyses, and scoping reviews. It also addresses how to create a good topic or research question and utilize search strategies. Credits/Acknowledgements: David Phrathep, Kian Bagheri, and Dr. Adam Kinney

This is part two of our systematic review series, where we discuss protocols, inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, data synthesis, and creating a PRISMA diagram. Credits/Acknowledgements: Farrah Asaad, Mustafa Dodurgali, and Dr. Adam Kinney

In this podcast, Dr. Hannah Hunter from the University of Washington discusses her path to finding Cancer Rehab, her current role as the Medical Director of a Cancer Rehab facility, and some insightful advice for trainees interested in the specialty. Credits/Acknowledgements: Luigi Gonzales, MS4 and Dr. Hannah Hunter

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez is an accomplished academic Physiatrist and currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Her area of clinical expertise is the care of patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, and interventional spasticity management. Most recently, she has developed a Post-COVID Recovery Clinic to help those who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and suffer from various physical, cognitive, and functional difficulties. In this episode, medical student Sanjana Ayyagari explores how a physiatrist approaches COVID rehabilitation and clinical practice in a post-COVID world. Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO. License code: 9KKZQYKXLF6SDHKH

Gillian Mathews, DO, sits down with Eric Villanueva, MD, attending physiatrist at Nebraska Methodist Hospital and recent graduate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab residency program, to discuss how to successfully secure a first attending position after residency. Dr. Villanueva shares critical insights on when to begin applying, key questions to ask during interviews, and common pitfalls to avoid. He also offers practical strategies for finding job opportunities and negotiating your first contract. This episode is a must-listen for residents preparing to take the next step in their physiatry careers.

In this episode of Career Chats, RFC tech committee member Kyle Cullin, DO talks with Dr. Miguel Escalón, MD. Dr. Escalón is the current Program Director for Icahn School of Medicine PM&R Residency program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Fellowship trained in Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine; he has gone on to be the Fellowship Director of Brain Injury Medicine at Mount Sinai as well. Dr. Escalón offers his insights and experiences from his beginnings in PM&R to fellowship choices, life advice for his younger self, as well as present day goals, aspirations, and more. Host: Kyle Cullin, DO, Guest: Dr. Miguel Escalón, MD Recorded and Edited by: Kyle Cullin, DO

Tune in to the latest This Is Physiatry episode as medical student Lauren Clarke chats with Dr. Jennifer Russo, MD about the field of Brain Injury Medicine, disorders of consciousness, and her role as an educator. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness for the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).

A mixed-methods analysis of provider-documented and patient-reported urinary tract infection symptoms among Veterans with neurogenic bladder

Dr. Daniel Daneshvar is a renowned researcher in the world of traumatic brain injury, having authored or co-authored numerous publications contributing to our understanding of the causes of CTE and other neurodegenerative diseases as well as their long-term effects. Tune in as medical student Brian Gu interviews Dr. Daneshvar about the highlights of his research, education and advocacy efforts for brain injury awareness in sports, and day-to-day as a physician-scientist in physiatry. This Is Physiatry is a podcast that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This podcast is brought to you by the AAP’s Medical Student Council (MSC).