To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.

The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc and reviewed for accuracy by physiotherapist Tracie Down of Ontario, Canada and physiatrist David Ruggles, MD of Queens University. The objective of this episode is to learn about when and how to prescribe canes, crutches, and walkers and determine which one best fit your patients' needs.

Board Review Series

Episode 5: O&P, Ambulation Aids

In our latest Journal Club podcast, your host Eric Wisotzky, MD, joined by co-host Kevin Cipriano, MD, interviews Nitin Jain, MD, MSPH, Vice Chair and Professor of PM&R and Chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. They discuss his recent research that explores factors associated with the presence of rotator cuff tears in a cohort of patients with shoulder pain.

You can read the full article in AJPM&R: https://journals.lww.com/ajpmr/Abstract/9000/Factors_Associated_With_Symptomatic_Rotator_Cuff.97779.aspx

Journal Club

Factors Associated With Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears

This podcast is brought to you by the AAP's Chairs Council (www.physiatry.org/ChairCouncil). In this episode, David Steinberg, MD, MMM, Chief of PM&R at the University of Utah, interviews Greg Worsowicz, MD, MBA, Chair of PM&R at the University of Missouri. They discuss the business of medicine, including contracting, fee schedules, practical skills for new physiatrists, pre-authorization, and much more.

Physiatry Perspectives

Chair Council Series: Fees & Contracting

Listen to the 8th episode of The Road to Chair, a podcast series developed by the AAP's Resident/Fellow Council (RFC). In this episode, Evan Zeldin, MD, Resident Physician at East Carolina University, interviews Clinton Faulk, MD, Chair of PM&R, Residency Program Director and Professor at East Carolina University. Dr. Faulk gives insights into his decision to pursue PM&R and academic medicine as a career, how he prepared for leadership roles, his experience as Chair, and more.

The Road to Chair: Interview with Clinton Faulk, MD

Pocket Mentor - Cardiac Rehab With Dr. Bartels And Dr. Prince

This podcast is a high-yield study aid as you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams. 

The objective of this podcast is to provide a review on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of epicondylitis; review etiologies of olecranon bursitis; and discuss elbow dislocation and associated injuries. This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Stephen Luebbert, MD. It has been reviewed for accuracy by Casey Sevy, DO and Carl Giacchi, DO. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.

AAP Board Review

Episode 7: MSK, Epicondylitis and Elbow Injuries

To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on. The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode is hosted by Austin Marcolina, DO and Micheal Murphy, MD. The objective of this episode is to learn about lumbar spinal stenosis and bony disorders of the spine through different case examples. Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! For more AAP content, follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @AAPhysiatrists.

Episode 10: MSK, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis And Bony Disorders Of The Spine

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives: 
•	Review diagnosis and management of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
•	Discuss imaging of the wrist
•	Discuss pathophysiology and management of scaphoid fractures
•	Review wrist fractures
Articles mentioned in this podcast:
•	Finkelstein/Eichhoff testing
•	SWIFFT Trial

Credits:
This episode was written and recorded by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA and Jake Tramutolo, DO
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Brian Toedebusch, MD and Benjamin Washburn, MD
This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!

AAP Board Review Series

Episode 11: MSK, Wrist

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.  
 
Main Learning Objectives:  
•	Discuss common causes of shoulder pain and/or weakness such as progression of rotator cuff tears, glenoid labrum tears, glenohumeral instability, and AC joint separation 
•	Review classification of shoulder separation 
•	Review causes and management of shoulder instability 
 
 
Credits: 
This episode was written and recorded by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA;  Stephen Luebbert, MD 
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Casey “Annie” Sevy, DO and Carl Giacchi, DO 
This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD and Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA 
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!

Episode 14: MSK, Shoulder Part I

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.  
 
Main Learning Objectives:  
•	Review definition of mild TBI
•	Be able to list common signs and symptoms that may accompany mild TBI
•	Understand when to use SCAT5 vs ACE
•	Recap return to play guidelines 
•	Understand significance of Second Impact Syndrome 
 
Credits: 
This episode was written and recorded by: Jospeh Tessler, MD & Kari Rezac, DO 
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Rebecca Dutton, MD & Lawrence Horn, MD 
This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA 
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!

Episode 15: TBI Part I Concussions

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. This is a comprehensive, special edition episode on NCS!
 
Main Learning Objectives:  
•	Review your SNAPs and CMAPS
•	Differentiate F waves from A waves (They sounds similar but are very different!)
•	Nail down the details about the blink reflex and the direct facial nerve study
•	Test your knowledge about the H reflex.

Credits: 
This episode was written and hosted by: Chris Andriano, DO and Michael Pham, DO
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Geoffrey K Seidel MD, Ryan Castoro, DO
This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA 
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode: 24: EMG, Review of NCS

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 
 
Main Learning Objectives:  
•	Review radiation safety
•	Understand when particulate vs nonparticulate steroids are used
•	Explore caudal, interlaminar, and transforaminal epidural steroid injections
•	Discuss stellate ganglion blocks
•	Explore the basics of spinal cord stimulators   

Credits: 
This episode was written and hosted by: Pete Park, DO & Margaret Beckwith, MD
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Greg Decker, MD & Michael Sookochoff, MD
This podcast series is directed by: Margaret Beckwith, MD & Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA 

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 

Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 31: Pain, Intro to Common Physiatry Pain Interventions

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives:
- Review lower extremity nerve and muscular anatomy
- Describe two cases of lower extremity mononeuropathies and the differential diagnoses
- Detail findings on EMG/NCS for lower extremity pathologies

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Mani Singh, MD; Parth Thakkar, MD
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Charley Scott, MD; Akin Beckly, MD, MBA
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 49: EMG, Lower Extremity Neuropathy

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives
- Review the different types of spinal orthoses
- Discuss the appropriate spinal orthosis for stable/unstable spines and scoliosis 

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Burnham, DO; Logan Maag, MD
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Russel Demicco, DO; Lynn Jedlicka, MD
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 

Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 56: P&O, Spinal Orthosis

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives
•	Describe the physiology of pain following an amputation
Discuss skin health and treatment modalities following the amputation
•	Review management of phantom limb pain

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Mike Hudock, DO; Amelia Ni, DO
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Prateek Grover, MD, PhD; John Metzler, MD
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 61: O&P, Lower Extremity Amputee Problems and Complications

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives
• Review insertional, resting, and exertional activity with needle EMG 
• Review abnormal spontaneous activity generated from muscle fiber or nerve
• Review exertional activity parameters and abnormalities
• Review recruitment patterns

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Jasmine Malhotra, MD; Rachel Reeves, DO 
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Melissa Mafiah, MD; Wendy Contreras, MD 
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

- Board Review Series Team

Episode 62: EMG, Basic Needle EMG Review

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. 

Main Learning Objectives
-Understand the initial symptoms and management of ICH, SAH, AVM.
-Correlate presenting symptoms in relation to neuroanatomy.
-Appreciate the prognostic tools and risk factors for intracranial bleeds. 

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Rebecca Greenspan and Dr. Kimberly Fazio
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. James Begley and Dr. Juliet Zakel
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD,  Ray Espinosa, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 64: Brain Bleeds (ICH, SAH, AVM) 1

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.

Main Learning Objectives
- Discuss the clinical presentation seen in polyneuropathy
- Review the differential diagnosis for polyneuropathy
- Discuss the findings observed in NCS/EMG for polyneuropathy

Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Karim Fahmy, DO; Tony Nguyen, MD; Rachel Sunico, MD

This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Jay Han, MD; Bao Tran, MD

This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!

Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 63: EMG, Polyneuropathy

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.

Main Learning Objectives
-Understand the initial symptoms and management of ICH, SAH, AVM.
-Correlate presenting symptoms in relation to neuroanatomy.
-Appreciate the prognostic tools and risk factors for intracranial bleeds.

Credits:
Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Rebecca Greenspan and Dr. Kimberly Fazio

This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. James Begley and Dr. Juliet Zakel

This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs!

Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 64: Stroke Part 3. Brain Bleeds (ICH, SAH, AVM)

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge.
 
Main Learning Objective:
- Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prognosis of traumatic brain injury
 
Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Daniel McBride and Dr. Nelson Santos Agosto

This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Robert Brunner and Dr. Rachel Teranishi

This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Sre Gorukanti, MD; Ian Kim, MD, Ray Espinosa, MD

Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 

Content for this series is based on current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 65: TBI Part 3

Main Learning Objectives
-Understand the epidemiology, symptoms, and classification of cerebral palsy.
-Consider the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) of cerebral palsy.
-Outline conservative, interventional, and surgical management of cerebral palsy related spasticity.
 
Credits: 
Episode was written and hosted by: Dr. Mike Hudock,and Elijah Farrales, MS4 @ Washington University 
 
This episode was reviewed for accuracy by: Dr. Alyssa Smith, Dr. Eugene Evra, and Dr. Amy Zimmerman 
This podcast series is directed by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Rosie Conic, MD, PhD; Ian Kim, MD,  Ray Espinosa, MD
 
Please send feedback to aapdigitaloutreach@gmail.com so we can best suit your learning needs! 
 
Content for this series is based off of current PM&R learning materials and is created by residents for residents. It is not an official board review study guide.

Episode 66: Cerebral Palsy

With a career spanning multiple hospital systems and leadership roles, Dr. David Steinberg knows a thing or two about medical leadership. Medical student Charis Turner interviews Dr. Steinberg about his path to PM&R and pain medicine, his day-to-day job duties, and why he loves his job as a PM&R Department Chair.

Pocket Mentor Podcast

Pocket Mentor 027: Medical Leadership with Dr. David Steinberg, Pain Medicine & Neurorehabilitation

Profound patient advocate and Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Dr. Stacey Hall is an academic pediatric physiatrist who knows that her patients are absolutely the best. Medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Dr. Hall to discuss her expertise in the nuances of pediatric rehabilitation, how to build a career in academic medicine, and avenues for advocacy and autonomy in the pediatric population.

Music Credits: "Tribe" by SENSHO.
License code: A27HNOZHYPSWR2WX

Pocket Mentor 030: Advocacy in Pediatrics with Dr. Stacey Hall

Being a part of a multidisciplinary team is essential to the role of the physiatrist. Pocket Mentor's Rehab Rounds Miniseries highlights the incredible team members that work together to optimize functional outcomes for our patients. On this episode, medical student Jacob Urbina sits down with Carissa Skarke, a Speech-Language Pathologist, to learn the ins and outs of safe oromotor recovery, communication system development, and the limitless possibilities of reconnecting patients to the world around them.

Music Credits: "Sketch Book" by Prigida. License code: X9IGYCXSUBBPMQ8T

Pocket Mentor: Rehab Rounds Miniseries: Speech-Language Pathology

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).

Ep. 7 This Is Physiatry: Understanding CTE, Concussions, and Making Sports Safer: the Impact of Research in Physiatry with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD

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

Pocket Mentor 032: Physiatry & Long-COVID with Dr. Monica Verduzo-Gutierrez

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

05: The Future of Education 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.

06: The Effectiveness of Orthobiologic Injections for Discogenic Chronic Low back Pain: An Interview with Dr. Annu Navani

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

07: The Future of Orthobiologics from a Clinical, Education, and Research Perspective

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

Research 101- Systematic Reviews: Part 1

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

Research 101: Systematic Reviews: Part 2

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

Career Chat with Dr. Hannah Hunter: The Path to Cancer Rehab and The Future of the Field

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.

Fostering Inclusivity in PM&R: A National Survey

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).

Ep. 9: Patient Perspectives on the Rehabilitation Journey with Gabriel Mintzer, M.Eng.

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

To help you prepare for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a new series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge that you will be tested on.

The AAP's Board Review podcasts are directed by Resident Physicians Margaret Beckwith, MD and Collin Byrne, MD, MSc. This episode was written and hosted by Micheal Murphy, MD and Austin Marcolina, MD, and reviewed for accuracy by Attendings Brad Schuessler, MD and Michael Carroll, MD.  The objective of this episode is to improve knowledge of opioid pharmacology related to mechanism of action, receptor selectivity, conversion factors and side effects.

Episode 1: Pain, Pharmacology

The AAP is a professional society for today's and tomorrow's leaders in academic physiatry - from medical students to department chairs to scientists. We offer a range of podcasts to support your mentorship, leadership and discovery.

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