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In this episode, Dr. Vanodia discusses his unique path to PM&R and the role of a limb loss physician. He covers the importance of a multidisciplinary team as well as new technologies in the field.

In this episode of the Association of Academic Physiatry’s Career Chats, Luay Naji sits down with Dr. Tracy Friedlander. She is the Program Director of the Johns Hopkins PM&R Residency Program and we discuss her career in physiatry, leadership in medical education, and the evolving field of PM&R.

In this episode, we meet our co-hosts for the 2026-2027 year. Returning co-host Shreya Chalapalli, MS3 introduces Mary O'Rourke, MS3 to the pocket mentor podcast. The co-hosts share what interests them in PM&R and topics they plan to explore this year. Links: AAP Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/

In this episode, medical student Kristen Schill interviews Dr. Stephanie Tow, a pediatric rehabilitation and sports medicine physician at the University of Colorado. Dr. Tow serves as the Head Team Physician for Team USA's Paralympic Swimming National Team and as a National Medical Classifier for U.S. Paralympics Swimming. Together, they discuss appropriate terminology surrounding adaptive sports, explain the Paralympic classification system, and explore how medical students can get involved in adaptive sports medicine. Links: Move United: moveunitedsport.org AAP Medical Student Resources: physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/

AAP RFC Technology Subcouncil member Sanjana sat down with Laura Malmut to speak about the many hats she wears at MedStar/Georgetown— medically complex rehabilitation, resident and medical student education, and the frontiers of research she is most excited about within PM&R.

On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Miguel Escalón, Dr. Ashley Sanchez, and Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez regarding how language access plays a role in rehabilitation outcomes as well as the importance of addressing linguistic diversity in a community/regional context. ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Monica Branch regarding the importance of having a diverse workforce in Physiatry and how that can impact patient outcomes. ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

This episode is the first in a DEI-focused mini-segment created by the AAP Medical Student Council (MSC)'s DEI team. On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Michelle Stern, Dr. Ruth Alejandro, Dr. Some Onuoha, Dr. Sunitha Polepalle, Dr. Nancy Strauss, and Dr. Naheed Van de Walle regarding the importance of advocacy in Physiatry and addressing health inequities in these patient populations. Learn more: https://www.mssny.org/take-action/physician-advocacy-day/ ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In this episode, medical student Kristen Schill interviews Dr. Subha Hanif and Dr. Obada Obaisi, two physicians specializing in cancer rehabilitation. Dr. Hanif completed her PM&R residency at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and her cancer rehabilitation fellowship at the University of Michigan, and she currently practices at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Obaisi completed his PM&R residency at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a cancer rehabilitation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and now practices at Rush University. They discuss the role of cancer rehabilitation within multidisciplinary cancer care, the training pathway into the specialty, and how the field continues to evolve. The conversation also highlights opportunities for medical students to get involved and offers practical advice for those considering cancer rehabilitation as a career.

In this episode of the AAP Physiatry Tech Podcast, we speak with Dr. Krishnan, director of the Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (NeuRRo Lab), about how low-cost robotics, biomechanics, and neuromuscular science are transforming rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Krishnan shares his journey into rehab research, the mission behind NeuRRo Lab, and how his team designs accessible robotic technologies to improve movement and function across neurologic and orthopedic populations, including stroke, cerebral palsy, and joint injury. They also explore translational research, neuromuscular plasticity, human-centered design, and the future role of robotics in physiatry—making this a valuable conversation for PM&R residents, fellows, medical students, and anyone interested in rehab technology. Guest: Chandramouli Krishnan, P.T., Ph.D., director of NeuRRo Lab at University of Michigan - [email protected] - https://neurro-lab.engin.umich.edu/home Host: Bilaal Hassan

Dr. Andrew John is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He trained and practiced in PM&R across different regions of the country, bringing a unique perspective on how health systems and patient care vary across settings. In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. John about his journey in medicine, his work with global health, and his advice for students interested in PM&R. Links: Bio: https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/patient-care/faculty/andrew-john-0 Article he wrote as a resident for the AAPMR resident newsletter about navigating being Asian American in healthcare: https://www.aapmr.org/members-publications/newsletters/physiatrist-in-training-e-newsletter/phit-board-updates/where-are-you-from-thoughts-from-an-asian-healthcare-provider?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=AAPMR&_zs=1rH7l1&_zl=Tsog8 Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/

Subspecialization in physiatry is classically thought of as a process that occurs through fellowship training as a result of narrowing interests during residency, but are there other ways to achieving similar expertise? Our RFC Technology Subcommittee member Michael Blatt met with Dr. Raymond Chou, a hand and upper extremity rehabilitation specialist at Stanford University, to learn more about how his job search as a resident led him to upper extremity rehabilitation.

In this episode, Constantine “Kosta” Nicolozakes, MD, PhD, shares a practical approach to conducting a literature review in PM&R, from shaping a focused question to evaluating evidence. We cover helpful tools for searching, organizing, and synthesizing studies. Kosta also offers guidance for residents interested in publishing and getting started with academic projects. Guest: Constantine "Kosta" Nicolozakes, MD/PhD , PGY3 Northwestern/Shirley Ryan Hosts: Kristen Santiago , Faiza Ahmed Editors: Rotem Hass, David Phrathep

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.