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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 donâts and how to talk about your strengths and weaknesses in interviews. Whether you're preparing for residency interviews or have started on the interview trail, this episode will help you put your best foot forward!
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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 multidisciplinary approach and offers valuable insights for aspiring physiatrists and medical students. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends knowledge and compassion in healthcare!
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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 serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, sharing her unique insights on integrating osteopathic medicine in PM&R.
We explore how her trauma-informed approach and mindfulness enhance patient care, discuss the role and future of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) in rehab, and gain invaluable advice for medical students eager to incorporate osteopathic principles into their practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the evolving field of PM&R!
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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.
We delve into how weight training impacts physical health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Learn about common injuries in weight training and how physiatrists diagnose and treat them. Our guests also share their insights on motivating patients and balancing the risks and rewards of intensive exercise routines.
Studies discussed by Dr. Moreira include:
Ăngel RodrĂguez, Miguel et al. âInjury in CrossFitÂź: A Systematic Review of Epidemiology and Risk Factors.â The Physician and sportsmedicine vol. 50,1 (2022): 3-10. doi:10.1080/00913847.2020.1864675Siewe, J et al. âInjuries and overuse syndromes in competitive and elite bodybuilding.â International journal of sports medicine vol. 35,11 (2014): 943-8. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1367049Keogh, Justin W L, and Paul W Winwood. âThe Epidemiology of Injuries Across the Weight-Training Sports.â Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 47,3 (2017): 479-501. doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0575-0Check us out on any of our social media channels and let us know what you think about our episode!
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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 various University of Utah sports teams. With his innovative approach of using exercise as medicine, Dr. Cushman has become a prominent figure in sports epidemiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
The episode is packed with excellent advice for those interested in sports medicine and highlights the nuances between the Family Medicine and PM&R route. Don't miss Dr. Cushman's valuable insights at the end, where he shares his expert advice for those interested in this dynamic and rewarding field!
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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.
He provides an in-depth look into his experience with self-doubt and how he overcame it. Furthermore, he explains how these experiences have shaped his approach to residency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-care.
This episode serves as a rich resource for anyone looking to understand the mental health challenges faced in medical school and the strategies to overcome them.
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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 Pathologists and how it relates to PM&R.
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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 Consultant for Sheltering Arms Institute, and Senior Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
This video is a great explanation of what PM&R physicians do, what training is like, post-training career options, the next steps for interest in the field, and more!
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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.
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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 todayâs world as a medical professional.
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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 many great achievements and developments in the field. He joins our podcast to discuss his experience in the field and his many roles and experiences.
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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 Medical Center PM&R Residency. Dr Jan also proudly serves as the medical director for the Long Island Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence and in 2009 started the 1st community training in narcan event.
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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, his experience as an at Texas Children Hospital PMR department, and what are some of the requirements to pursue this subspecialty of PMR.
Dr. Kwok Twitter - @cosmokwok
The views, opinions, and factual statements presented in this video are those of the presenter alone and do not reflect the views, beliefs, and/or policy statements of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, its affiliate organizations, members, or governing council. Medical statements made in this or other AOCPMR videos should not be treated as individual medical advice: consult your physician and/or other medical care providers before undertaking or discontinuing any course of medical treatment.
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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 Houstonâs PM&R program, his advice for current students applying for residencies, and so much more!
The views, opinions, and factual statements presented in this video are those of the presenter alone and do not reflect the views, beliefs, and/or policy statements of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, its affiliate organizations, members, or governing council. Medical statements made in this or other AOCPMR videos should not be treated as individual medical advice: consult your physician and/or other medical care providers before undertaking or discontinuing any course of medical treatment.
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