March 16 - March 22, 2024

Virtual Conference

NEEDS STATEMENT

There is a critical need for targeted educational support for physicians pursuing certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). These candidates experience challenges in mastering topics within the ABPMR examination syllabus, applying theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, and navigating the specific requirements of the computer-based and oral examination formats. Additionally, there is a need to ensure candidates stay current with the latest advancements in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Addressing this urgency requires an educational strategy that enhances knowledge, facilitates practical application, provides format-specific preparation, and ensures continuous awareness of the latest developments. This approach is essential to adequately prepare physicians for successful performance in both the computer-based and oral components of the ABPMR certification examination.

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.