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Welcome Class of 2030!
Welcome to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group Page!
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If you have any questions about this specialty or any other inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact one of the student leaders.
Mission:
Mission:
The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Interest Group is dedicated to providing education and exposure to the students of UA-COM Phoenix regarding the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Our aim is to provide students with the information, opportunities and tools necessary to explore PM&R as a career in medicine by facilitating seminars, activities, talks and practical clinics on the various facets of Physical Medicine. Our goal is to inform, inspire The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Interest Group is dedicated to providing education and exposure to the students of UA-COM Phoenix regarding the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Our aim is to provide students with the information, opportunities and tools necessary to explore PM&R as a career in medicine by facilitating seminars, activities, talks and practical clinics on the various facets of Physical Medicine. Our goal is to inform, inspire and enhance medical student interest in PM&R and allow future doctors the chance to be exposed to this rapidly evolving specialty.enhance medical student interest in PM&R and allow future doctors the chance to be exposed to this rapidly evolving specialty.
Statement of Purpose:
Statement of Purpose:
The PM&R Interest Group is a medical student-led organization dedicated to increasing exposure and involvement in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation during medical school. Through guest lectures, hands-on-workshops, and collaboration with other specialty interest groups, we aim to highlight the breadth of PM&R in a field that is often underrepresented during the preclinical years. Our mission is to provide early, meaningful exposure to PM&R and equip students with mentorship, resources, and experiences that strengthen their understanding of the specialty and support their preparation for future residency applications.
What is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation?
Physiatrists treat a variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons while focusing treatment on function.
Lead teams of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists to optimize patient care.
Procedures/services:
EMG/Nerve conduction studies
Ultrasound guided procedures
Spinal injections/joint injections
Spasticity treatment (Botox injections, intrathecal baclofen pumps)
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Complementary-alternative medicine (i.e. acupuncture)
Disability/impairment assessment
Fellowships:
Sports Medicine, Brain Injury, Hospice and Palliative Care, Neuromuscular, Pain, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury
Class of 2029 Student Leadership:
Class of 2029 Student Leadership:
Faculty Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Min Yoo
Previous Interest Group Leaders:
Previous Interest Group Leaders:
Julie Fan, juliefan@arizona.edu
Ty Duffy, tyduffy@arizona.edu
Drew McKearney, drewmck@arizona.edu
Milan Oxspring, oxspring@email.arizona.edu
Ojas Deshpande, ojdeshpande@email.arizona.edu
Stacy Ruther, stacyruther@arizona.edu
Khang Dao, daok@arizona.edu
Katie Huisman, katiehuisman@arizona.edu
Associated Websites:
Associated Websites:
American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: http://www.aapmr.org/Pages/default.aspx
Annual Assembly of PM&R (Virtual): November 12-15, 2020: https://www.aapmr.org/education/annual-assembly
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