March 25 - March 31, 2023

Virtual Conference

NEEDS STATEMENT

This course will provide a comprehensive review of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. As part of requirements for certification by the ABPMR, candidates must demonstrate satisfactory performance on an examination conducted by the ABPMR covering the field of PM&R. The examination for certification is given in two parts Part I (computer based) and Part II (oral). For practicing physicians it is necessary to obtain relevant CME to maintain certification.

Course Director

Lisa Wenzel, M.D. 
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Baylor College of Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, residents and fellows, family medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, neurorehabilitation physicians, and allied health professionals in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify and describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of disease and injuries that lead to the development of physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Describe and evaluate the physical medicine and rehabilitation methods and modalities used in treating persons with injuries, diseases, and disabilities.
• Identify techniques for risk factor modification, diagnosis, and treatment of predictable medical complications for persons with disabilities.
• Describe state of the art clinical practice of physiatry based on current research in physical medicine and rehabilitation and associated fields.
• Apply the latest evidence of evaluation and management of physical medicine and rehabilitation into clinical practice

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lecture, Panel Discussion, Case Study, Questions and Answers, and Small Group Breakout Session

EVALUATION

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.