Join our host, Meghan Mardashti, OMS4, and our guest Dr. Nick Elwert, AOCPMR Vice President and the Assistant Program Director of the University of Kentucky's PM&R Program, as he shares invaluable insights on how to navigate residency interviews. Dr. Elwert discusses his advice on essential dos and don’ts and how to talk about your strengths and we…

In this episode, our host Meghan Mardashti, OMS 4, interviews Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe, director of the Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement (SPASM) program at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Dr. Ivanhoe shares her journey in PM&R, expanding on her passion for brain injury and spasticity management. Dr. Ivanhoe emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinar…

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Dr. Gina M. Benaquista DeSipio, an osteopathic physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation. Dr. Benaquista DeSipio Is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. She runs her private practice in Philadelphia and serve…

Join us for a fascinating episode with Dr. Alexa Moreira and Dr. Felicia Mix, where we explore the intersection of exercise, training, and physiatry. Dr. Moreira, a graduating PM&R PGY4, shares her journey from sports to competing in bodybuilding, while Dr. Mix, a PMR PGY2, discusses her active background in CrossFit, swimming, running, and biking.…

In this exciting episode, our host Meghan Mardashti, co-chair of the AOCPMR's Multimedia Committee, welcomes the esteemed Dr. Dan Cushman, a renowned expert in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Cushman is a leading figure in musculoskeletal injuries and nerve disorders in athletes, and he serves as the team physician for v…

In this insightful episode, Meghan, our host, engages in a profound discussion about mental health with Dr. Morgan Cowan, a PGY-3 and administrative chief at UT Health PM&R. Dr. Cowan shares his personal journey and experiences with mental health during his 4th year of medical school, shedding light on the challenges he faced and how he sought help…

Mia Buhrmaster is a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist at the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning. She earned her Bachelor's in Health Sciences at the University of South Florida. She graduated with her master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Jacksonville University. Enjoy this talk about the essential role of Speech-Language …

Dr. David Cifu is an Eminent Scholar and Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration for the Virginia School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a Tenure Professor and Chair of the Department for PM&R. Dr. Cifu is the Chief of PM&R Services for the VCU health system, Founding Director of the VCU Center for Rehabilitation, Senior …

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In this episode of the AOCPMR podcast, Student Doctor Shahana Momin talks to Dr. Derrick Allred about his role as program director at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s PM&R program, do’s and don’ts for the residency interview process, and how to maintain a work/life balance in medicineAutor: AOCPMR

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Loc Lam sits down with Dr. Aslan Tariq, an attending physician in the Chicago area and Chief Clinical Officer of Integrated Rehab Consultants, to talk about his journey into PM&R, advice for matching during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the business side of medicine.…

Dr. Nicolet Finger is a PM&R Resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. We discuss how she discovered PM&R, resident life, relationships, and more!Autor: AOCPMR

Our Public Relations Committee interviews Dr Alex Fogarty to learn about her path to PM&R and her specific interests in the field. At the time of this podcast recording, Dr Fogarty is a chief resident at WashU in St. Louis, MO and anticipates beginning a fellowship in Sports Medicine.Autor: AOCPMR

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Ryan Russell sits down with Dr. William Niehaus from the University of Colorado to talk about his journey into PM&R, a typical day in his life as a PM&R doctor, the founding of the Colorado RSVP Clinic, and the use of social media in today’s world as a medical professional.…

Dr David Cifu has been an academic physiatrist for more than 30 years, published more than 30 articles, is the current Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the Senior Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, among…

Dr Thomas Jan is an osteopathic physiatrist practicing in Rockville Center, New York. He is dedicated to PM&R- in managing neuromuscular pain complaints and pain management as well as #MedEd . He serves as the director for Medical Education at Mercy Hospital and is also the Program Director for the Mercy Medical Center/Good Samaritan Hospital Medic…

Welcome back to another episode of the fellowship series from the AOCPMR resident council. In this new podcast, we are pleased to have Dr. Cosmo Kwok who is an Pediatric PMR attending at Baylor College of Medicine as our guest today. In this episode, Dr. Kwok will share more about his journey in medicine, his calling to become a Ped Physiatrist, hi…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Shahana Momin chats with Dr. Nikola Dragojlovic, DO about a variety of topics including his eureka moment in PM&R and path to physiatry, his insights as program director for UT Houston’s PM&R program, his advice for current students applying for residencies, and so much more! The views, opinions…

Welcome back to another episode of the fellowship series from the AOCPMR resident council. In this new podcast, we are pleased to have Dr. Nathan Darji who is a Brain Injury fellow at Harvard Spaulding Rehab to be our AOCPMR podcast guest. In this episode, Dr. Darji will share more about his recent experience as a new fellow at Harvard Spaulding Re…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Shahana Momin sits down with Dr. Andriana Tompary, a PGY-II at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to talk about her journey into PM&R, a typical day in the life of a PM&R resident, the effects of Covid-19 on medical trainees, and advice for students interested in PM&R residencies.…

Continuing our fellowship series from the AOCPMR resident council, we welcome Dr. Komal Patel who is a brain injury physiatrist at George Washington University to our AOCPMR podcast. In this episode, Dr. Patel will share his journey in the field of PMR and helpful insights in pursuing fellowships in Brain Injury Fellowship.…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Loc Lam sits down with Dr. Peter Park, a PGY-2 at Washington University in St. Louis. We discuss his journey to PM&R, his takes on a day in the life of a PM&R resident in St. Louis, MO, and his advice for medical students in the upcoming ERAS2021 interview season.…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Loc Lam sits down with Dr. Jonathan Reisman, a PGY-3 at the University of Minnesota. We discussed his journey to physical medicine and rehabilitation residency, choosing a residency and why he chose the University of Minnesota, and his dive into medical education in a virtual world through FoamP…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, our host Student Doctor Jake Eggett sits down with Dr. Matthew Cowling, a resident physician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, an avid crossfit athlete, and a former football player. We talk about how he found physiatry, cross…

To kickstart our Fellowship Series as part of the AOCPMR Podcast, Dr. Chanel Davidoff and Student Doctor Jake Eggett spoke with Dr. Nadia Zaman, a recent Sports Medicine Fellowship graduate from Mount Sinai in New York City, NY. We discussed her journey into PM&R, how she decided on sports medicine, tips to set yourself up for success as a sports f…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Jake Eggett talked with Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, an academic physiatrist who is the chair for the UT Health San Antonio PM&R department. Dr. Verduzco-Gutierrez is an accomplished leader in the field and has a passion for educating PM&R trainees. We discussed her journey into medicine, the …

In this episode of the AOCPMR podcast, Student Doctor Jake Eggett sits down with Dr. Brian Sutterer, a PGY-3 PM&R resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sutterer is best known for his YouTube channel where he covers the injuries of high-profile athletes. Since launching his channel 3 years ago, Dr. Sutterer has amassed 229,000 sub…

In this episode of the AOCPMR podcast, our new host, Student Doctor Jake Eggett, sits down with Dr. Lindsey Migliore for a conversation about a relatively new area of medicine: Esports Medicine. Dr. Migliore is a PGY-4 resident at the Georgetown MedStar PM&R residency program. She is known for popularizing esports among the traditional medical comm…

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Brandon Snead. Dr. Snead is a PM&R-trained ringside physician based out of Las Vegas who covers combat sporting events, like mixed martial arts and boxing. We talked about some of the nuances of practicing as a ringside physician and also about the new Sunrise Health PM&R program, where Dr…

It's almost time to finalize your rank order list. What will your list look like? On this podcast episode, we interview Doctor Jim Eubanks from UPMC PM&R residency and hear his take on the matter as well as why he decided to start PhysiatryNow.Autor: AOCPMR

In this episode of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation podcast, we interview Doctor Chris Ha from the Mayo Clinic PM&R residency. Listen to his advice on putting together your rank order list and why he decided on going to the Mayo Clinic PM&R residencyAutor: AOCPMR

Happy New Year! Start the new year off right with our new episode from Dr. Jeremy Jacobs, DO. Dr. Jacobs is the Program Director for Memorial Healthcare System PM&R residency in Hollywood, FL. Listen to his take on the future of PM&R and what his residency program has to offer!Autor: AOCPMR

In this episode of the AOCPMR podcast we get to know Dr. Natasha Romanoski, program director at the Penn State PM&R residency. Tune in now to hear about her path to program director and how AOCPMR helped her get there!Autor: AOCPMR

Listen to doctor Kimberly Casten, M.D., a PGY-4 at the University of Michigan PM&R talk about her path to PM&R, what she loves about her program and her words of wisdom for applicants currently on the PM&R residency interview trail!Autor: AOCPMR

On this episode of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation podcast, we sit with Doctor Elwert, Doctor Dixon, Doctor Lopez and Doctor Parrot from the University of Kentucky PM&R residency. They let us know their perspective on how many programs medical students should apply to, what to look for when applying for a PM…

Dr. Wisotzky is the program director for Georgetown, MedStar NRH and the director of Cancer Rehabilitation at MedStar NRH. He was also the Spotlight Speaker at the annual Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) meeting. Listen to Dr. Wisotzky talk about his road to becoming program director and on how to give yourself the best chance of attainin…

On our latest episode we interview Dr. Vish Raj, Director of oncology rehabilitation at Carolinas Rehab. Tune in to learn more!Autor: AOCPMR

Hear from doctor Reed C. Williams, MD, MBS. Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, on how to give yourself the best shot at landing the PM&R residency of your dreams and his experience in Sports Medicine.Autor: AOCPMR

Hear from doctor Goldberg, President of American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, on the future of PM&R, how he caught the physiatry bug, and how current and future doctors can get involved in contributing to and learning from the field of physiatry.Autor: AOCPMR