AAPM&R 2024 Annual Assembly

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Are you planning to attend the AAPM&R 2024 Annual Assembly Nov. 6-10? Visit us at Booth 1227 in the PM&R Pavilion and don't miss the presentations from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinicians, researchers and alumni.

Those noted in orange bold are Shirley Ryan AbilityLab attendings, residents, fellows and, in some cases, alumni. Those noted in black bold are alumni who work at other institutions. Alumni graduating years are noted in parentheses. Presentations are listed in chronological order by session type and all times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). The conference location is San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego.

• Highlighted Event
• Awards
• Resident, Fellow, Attending and Alumni Presentations
• Member Community Meet-Ups
• Skills Labs
• Poster Gallery Reception

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Fellowship & Job Fair
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 5:15–7:30 pm
Location: Hall B, Ground Level

Review Shirley Ryan AbilityLab career opportunities

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Congratulations to alumni Annette Grotheer MD MPH (2024) and Benjamin Abramoff MD MS FAAPMR (2018), recipients of the Distinguished Public Service, Health Equity and Advocacy Award. This award honors individuals who, in the course of public service activities, have made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and individuals in vulnerable populations at risk for disabilities.

Congratulations also to alumnus Stuart Willick MD FAAPMR (1999), winner of the PASSOR Legacy Award. Established in 2008 to preserve the legacy of the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR), this award is meant to recognize a mid-career individual who has advanced musculoskeletal physiatry through clinical care, education, service or scholarship.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: Ballroom 6AB, Upper Level

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Pre-Conference Workshops/Sessions 

STEP One: Ultrasound Clinical Applications of the Extremities Course (2 Days) 
Session Directors: William Berrigan MD. Samuel Chu MD (2015, 2016). 
Faculty: Katharine Alter MD. Ashwin Babu MD (2015). Monika Desai MD FAAPMR. Stephen Johnson MD. Jonathan Sydney Kirschner MD. Melinda Loveless MD (2015). Nathan Olafsen MD FAAPMR. Matthew Sherrier MD (2022). Asad Siddiqi DO. Jennifer Soo Hoo MD (2018). Christopher Visco MD FAAPMR (2009).
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6, 8 am–5 pm
Location: 15A Mezzanine Level

STEP Concussion and Mild TBI Certificate Program (2 Days)
Session Directors: Lori Grafton MD FAAPMR. Daniel Herman MD PhD. 
Speakers: Kathleen Bell MD. Steven Flanagan MD. Oluwaseyi Gbade-Alabi MD. Stanley Herring MD. Aaron Karlin MD. Charles Kenyon DO. Scott Laker MD. Bryan Murtaugh MD (2012, 2013). Sara Raiser MD. Alexander Senk MD. Priyanca Shah DO MBA. Eileen Shieh MD. Brionn Tonkin MD. Stephanie Tow MD. Ross Zafonte DO. 
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6, 8 am–5:30 pm
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt - Coronado Ballroom DE

EDX ReBoot Camp
Faculty: Colin Franz MD PhD (2017). Peter Grant MD. Sandra Hearn MD. Ileana Howard MD. Sarah Smith MD MBBS. Vincent Tranchitella MD.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 1–5 pm
Location: 17A Mezzanine Level

Opening Presidential Address
Keynote Speaker: D.J. Kennedy MD FAAPMR (2009)
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 11:15–11:45 am
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

Educational Sessions

AAPM&R Advocacy Update: Advancing Physiatry on Capitol Hill and Beyond
Session Director: Prakash Jayabalan MD PhD FAAPMR (2016).
Faculty: Peter Thomas JD. Cindy Moon.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: 9, Upper Level

Advances in Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatry
Session Director: Raymond Chou MD.
Faculty: Scott Homer MD. Eugene Roh MD. Brennan Boettcher DO FAAPMR. Anne Goldring MD (2022).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: 9, Upper Level

Emerging Guidelines and Clinical Trials: What Matters in Cancer Rehab?
Session Director: Hanna Hunter MD.
Faculty: Ishan Roy MD PhD (2021). Jessica Engle DO. Philip Chang DO. Neal Rakesh MD MS.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: 8, Upper Level

Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy – Indications, Pitfalls and Best Practices
Session Director: Brian Liem MD (2012).
Faculty: Stephanie Perrault MD. Charles Kenyon DO. Erek Latzka MD.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: 1AB, Upper Level

The Best Drug for Acute Post-traumatic Agitation Is...
Session Director: Thomas Watanabe MD.
Faculty: Flora Hammond MD. Jamie Ott DO (2021). Ross Zafonte DO.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

Inpatient Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Functional Neurologic Disorders: Inpatient Management
Session Director: Ny-Ying Lam MD (2015).
Faculty: Daniel Goodman MD (2016).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 9:30–10:45 am
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

Neuromuscular & EDX Member Community – Meet-Up
Session Director: Colin Franz MD PhD (2017).
Faculty: Shawn Jorgensen MD.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45–1:25 pm
Location: Meet-Up Zone 5

Inpatient Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Revitalizing Inpatient Rehab: Next-gen Physiatrist Coverage Models for IRFS
Session Director: Lauren Shapiro MD MPH (2008).
Faculty: Evan Zeldin MD. Victoria Whitehair MD. Matthew Cowling DO. Glendaliz Bosques MD.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 3:45–5 pm
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

Advancing Physiatry Forward: Advantages of Academic – Private Partnerships
Session Director: Rupak Parikh MD. Michelle Gittler MD (1992).
Faculty: Jason Gruss MD. Sameer Kapasi MD. Michael Massey DO MBA.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 2:15–3:30 pm
Location: 5AB, Upper Level

Neuromuscular Update
Session Director: Colin Franz MD PhD (2017). Shawn Jorgensen MD.
Faculty: Adenike Adewuyi MD PhD (2022). Haibi Cai MD. Erik Ensrud MD. Sandra Hearn MD. Ileana Howard MD. Nassim Rad MD (2016).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 3:45–5 pm
Location: 1AB, Upper Level

Pardon the Interruption – Debating Controversial Cases in Sports Medicine
Session Director: Adele Meron MD. 
Faculty: Christopher McMullen MD. Venu Akuthota MD FAAPMR (1998, 1999). Stanley Herring MD. 
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 3:45–5 pm
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

Physiatry at the Crossroads: Navigating the Intersection of Pharma and Industry Influence on Our Field
Session Director: Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez MD.
Faculty: Atul Patel MD. Christina Kwasnica MD (1999). Miguel Escalon MD MPH. Hannah Uhlig-Reche MD MPH.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 3:45–5 pm
Location: 7AB, Upper Level

Electrodiagnosis After a Fall – Interactive, Case-based Session
Session Director: Sandra Hearn MD.
Faculty: James Richardson MD. Nassim Rad MD (2016). Shawn Jorgensen MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 5AB, Upper Level

Insurance: What Every Physiatrist Should Know from the Inside
Session Director: Mark Ellen MD.
Faculty: Alan Novick MBA MD (1991). Debra Weiss DO. 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 8, Upper Level

Niche Rehab: Exploring Unique Pathways and Careers in PM&R
Session Director: Farah Hussain MD.
Faculty: Kamaria Coleman MD. Kevin De Jesus MD. Christopher Lewis MD (2023). Alpha Anders MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 7AB, Upper Level

Past, Present and Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: Research Updates and State of the Field
Session Director: Kevin Murphy MD.
Faculty: Elaine Pico MD. Maurice Sholas MD PhD (2004). Kimberly Hartman MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 1AB, Upper Level

Cancer Advanced Clinical Focus Session: History/Exam for Pelvic Pain (Prostate & Gynecologic Oncology Cancer)
Session Director: Madeline Flores MD (2024).
Faculty: Sarah Hwang MD (2012). Samman Shahpar MD (2012). Megan Nelson MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

MSK and Sports Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Rapid Fire Insights: PRP Unveiled – Addressing Provider’s Top Questions with the Latest Evidence in Modern Medicine
Session Director: Jennifer Soo Hoo MD (2018).
Faculty: William Berrigan MD. Brennan Boettcher DO FAAPMR. Robert Bowers DO PhD. Allison Schroeder MD. Jenny Yuan MD PhD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

Cancer Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Sexual Health for Prostate & Gynecologic Oncology Cancer
Session Director: Sarah Hwang MD (2012).
Faculty: Laura E. Jones. Claire Hamnett
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

MSK and Sports Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Around the Rehab Horn: A Sports Medicine Team Coverage Panel Discussion
Session Director: Dena Barsoum MD.
Faculty: Ellen Casey MD (2009, 2010). Jonathan Finnoff DO. Bryan Murtaugh MD (2012, 2013). Monica Rho MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

Advocacy 101: Getting Involved at the Local, State, and National Levels as PM&R Physicians
Session Director: Prakash Jayabalan MD PhD FAAPMR (2016)
Faculty: Amber Clark-Brown. Richard Chang MD MPH. Christopher Stewart. 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: 15A, Mezzanine Level

Improving Patient Care with the AAPM&R Registry: Use Case Scenarios
Session Director: Mark Huang MD (1996)
Faculty: Carolyn Geis MD FAAPMR. Debbie Lee MD (2020). Richard Harvey MD (1993). Aaron Yang MD FAAPMR (2013).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: 15B, Mezzanine Level

Profitable Compassion: Diverse Approaches to Creating Spasticity Clinics
Session Director: Zach Bohart MD. 
Faculty: Christina Kwasnica MD (1999). Atul Patel MD. Tiffany Sheehan PhD RN.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 1:30–2:45 pm
Location: 1AB, Upper Level

Cancer Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Pain Management for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Session Director: Sonal Oza MD (2018). 
Faculty: Rajiv Reddy MD (2017).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 3–4:15 pm
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

MSK and Sports Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Physiatrist Leaders in Sports – Pearls of Team Coverage and Team Travel
Session Director: Alexis Tingan MD. 
Faculty: Robert Bowers DO PhD. Ellen Casey MD (2009, 2010). Jonathan Finnoff DO. Melody Hrubes MD. Monica Rho MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 3–4:15 pm
Location: Ballroom 6ABCF, Upper Level

PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship and Presentation of the Scott Nadler 2023 PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant Award Findings
Faculty: Daniel Herman MD PhD. Stuart Willick MD (1999). 
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 15B, Mezzanine Level

The Essential Role of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in Enhanced Functional Outcomes and Survival in Heart/Lung Transplantation
Session Director: Jonathan Whiteson MD.
Faculty: Karen Barr MD. Matthew Bartels MD MPH. Kerry DeLuca MD (1999). Sofiya Prilik MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 9:15–10:30 am
Location: 9, Upper Level

Neuro Rehab Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Neuromuscular Complications on the Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit: Electrodiagnostic and Ultrasound Correlations
Session Director: Colin Franz MD PhD FAAPMR (2017).
Faculty: Adenike Adewuyi MD PhD (2022).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 10:45 am–12 pm
Location: Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

Pain and Spine Advanced Clinical Focus Session: What to Do and What NOT to Do Procedurally for Young People with Axial Low Back Pain: A Debate
Session Director: James Atchison DO.
Faculty: Byron Schneider MD. Zachary McCormick MD (2015). Wenchun Qu MD PhD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 10:45 am–12 pm
Location: Ballroom 6AB, Upper Level

Advancing Equitable, Whole-person Care for Long COVID: Lessons Learned from Year 1 of the AHRQ Long COVID Care Network
Session Director: Poonam Pardasaney PT.
Faculty: Janna Friedly MD MPH. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez MD. Abby Cheng MD (2017).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 10:45 am–12 pm
Location: 7AB, Upper Level

Breaking the Ice with Your C-suite: Let's Talk About ROI on APMs
Session Director: Richard Zorowitz MD (1989).
Moderator: Cindy Moon.
Faculty: Christopher Standaert MD. Marc Gruner DO MBA. Heakyung Kim MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 10:45 am–12 pm
Location: 9, Upper Level

Are You Happy with Your Practice? I Am! How I Built a Sustainable, Fulfilling and Rewarding Patient Focused Practice
Session Director: John Cianca MD.
Moderator: Sarah Hwang MD (2012).
Faculty: Atul Patel, MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 3–4:15 pm
Location: 8, Upper Level

Innovations for Management of Foot and Ankle Conditions
Session Director: George Ross Malik MD (2023)
Faculty: Benjamin Washburn MD (2021). Kristina Quirolgico MD. Adam Tenforde MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 3–4:15 pm
Location: 9, Upper Level

Reducing Burden for Physiatrists in the IRF Setting
Session Director: Kerry DeLuca MD (1999).
Faculty: Darryl Kaelin MD FAAPMR.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 3–4:15 pm
Location: Ballroom 6C, Upper Level

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Adaptive Athletes and Sports Member Community – Meet-Up
Session Director: Johan Latorre MD MS. 
Faculty: Jeremy Roberts MD. Salina Halliday DO. Kaitlyn Chin DO (2024, 2025)
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45–1:25 pm
Location: Meet-Up Zone 3

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Member Community – Meet-Up
Session Director: Shane Stone MD (2023).
Faculty: Christopher Bo MD. Ishaan Hublikar DO
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 1:35–2:15 pm
Location: Meet-Up Zone 4

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Member Community – Meet Up
Session Director: Kimberly Hartman MD.
Faculty: Elizabeth Martin MD MPH. Emily Kivlehan MD (2020). Rebecca Siegel MD. Denesh Ratnasingam MD. Jeremy Roberts MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8–9:15 am
Location: Meet-Up Zone 3

Chicago Physiatrists Member Community – Meet-Up
Session Director: Courtney Stefanski MD (2019). 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12–12:40 pm
Location: Meet-Up Zone 2

Exercise as Medicine Member Community – Meet-Up
Session Director: Amy West MD.
Faculty: Dana Kotler MD (2013).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12–12:40 pm
Location: Meet-Up Zone 4

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Member Community – Business Meeting
Session Director: Kimberly Hartman MD.
Faculty: Elizabeth Martin MD MPH. Rebecca Siegel MD. Emily Kivlehan MD (2020). Jeremy Roberts MD. Denesh Ratnasingam MD. 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 2–3 pm
Location: Room 2

New Concepts in Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Spine Pain
Session Director: Byron Schneider MD.
Faculty: Matthew Smuck MD. Zachary McCormick MD (2015). Heidi Chen MD. 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 3–4:15 pm
Location: 11AB, Upper Level

Top Papers in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Most Impactful Research of the Last Year
Session Director: Matthew McLaughlin MD.
Faculty: Mary Dubon MD (2015). Sruthi Thomas MD PhD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 3–4:15 pm
Location: 8, Upper Level

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Overhead Athlete Upper Extremity Pathology: High Yield Diagnostic & Interventional Ultrasound 
Hands-On Director: Ryan Nussbaum DO (2021).
Hands-On Faculty: Haylee Borgstrom MD. Robert Bowers DO PhD. Kaila Holtz MD. Erek Latzka MD. Stephen Schaaf MD.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 2–5 PM
Location: 16B, Mezzanine Level

Orthobiologics in the Clinic: Practical Applications
Hands-On Director: Michael Auriemma MD.
Hands-On Faculty: David Itskevich DO. Joshua Martin MD (2020). Erek Latzka MD. Ryan Kruse MD. Marc Gruner DO MBA. Haylee Borgstrom MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 9 am–12 pm
Location: 17A, Mezzanine Level

Practical Applications in Adaptive Sports Medicine Course
Hands-On Directors: Stephanie Tow MD. Melissa Tinney MD.
Hands-On Faculty: Mary Caldwell DO (2016). Berdale Colorado DO MPH. Andrew Gordon MD PhD. John Hermansen MD. Donald Kasitinon MD. Charles Kenyon DO. Johan Latorre MD MS. 
Faculty: Phoebe Scott-Wyard DO FAAPMR. Alexander Senk MD. Molly Timmerman DO. Amy West MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 9 am–12 pm
Location: 17A, Mezzanine Level

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Research Hub, PM&R Pavilion & Online 
In chronological order, then alphabetically by title 

Wednesday

Crowned Dens Syndrome: Presentation, Diagnosis, Management
Primary Author: Victoria Noel MD.
Co-Author: Kavita Trivedi DO (2007).
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Due to Abnormal Intraoperative Monitoring: A Case Report
Primary Author: Kristen Taylor DO (2017).
Poster Presenters: Bergen Lemack. Caitlyn Smith.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Diagnostic Debate in a Child with Acute Flaccid Myelitis: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Brian Kim MD PhD (2025).
Co-Author: Elizabeth Chan MD (2022).
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Early-Career Physiatrists' Experiences With and Preferences for Billing and Coding Education: Focus Group Findings
Primary Author: Lauren Shapiro MD MPH (2008).
Co-Authors: Matthew Grierson MD. Antigone Argyriou MD. Marzena Buzanowska MD MHA. Carolyn Millett.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Emergence from Minimally Conscious State Following Treatment of Hydrocephalus with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting in the Setting of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Nicholas Sullivan MD.
Co-Authors: Bryan Chadwick MD. Briget Hyde MD. Kevin Franzese DO (2018). Nabela Enam MD.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Intracranial Hemorrhage after Excessive Licorice Candy Consumption: A Case Report
Co-Authors: Punit Patel DO (2021). Rishi Shah MD. Nina Bhupathiraju MD. Jihad Jaffer MD. 
Primary Author: John Sedrak.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Medial Collateral Ligament Calcific Bursitis – An Uncommon, but Treatable Cause of Knee Pain: A Case Report
Primary Author: Katrina Ngo DO.
Poster Presenter: Melinda Loveless MD (2015).
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Pivoting the Prosthesis: Knee Disarticulation Transition to Transtibial: A Case Report
Primary Author: Kaitlyn Chin DO (2024, 2025).
Co-Authors: Trey Aguirre DO (2025). Mark Huang MD (1996).
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Radiation-Induced Digital Neuropathy in an Interventional Physiatrist: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Sloan Nesbit.
Co-Authors: Gregory Umphrey MD. Bryan Ganter MD.
Primary Author: Min Yoo MD (2020).
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12 pm
Location: Online

Thursday

An Observational Analysis of the Benefit of a Mock Interview Program for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R): Implications and Advice for Medical Schools and PM&R Organizations
Primary Author: Andrew Woods DO.
Co-Authors: Justin Buck DO. Trey Aguirre DO (2025).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Original Research Theater

Electromyography Findings Seen in Patients with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease with Flaccid Paralysis in the Rehabilitation Setting: A Case Series
Presenting Author: Shirali Shah MD (2026).
Co-Author: Leslie Rydberg MD (2009).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Enhancing Mobility and Functional Independence in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III: A Case Study
Presenting Author: Shirali Shah MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Kyle Huber DO. Alan Anschel MD (2009).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Functional Progress in Statin-Induced Necrotizing Auto-Immune Myopathy: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Christian Wirawan, DO.
Co-Authors: Steven Le, MD. Neneyo Mate-Kole, MD. Theresa Lie-Nemeth MD (2003).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 1

High Doses of Caffeine-Induced Cerebral Infarction Leading to Partial Locked-In Syndrome in a Young Adult: A Novel Association?
Primary Author: Loc Lam DO.
Co-Author: Michael Nguyen MD MPH (2022).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 4

Implicit Assumptions in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: Exploring Surrogate Decision-Making and Autonomy
Poster Presenter: Timothy La, MD.
Co-Author: Michael Nguyen MD MPH (2022).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 8

Intercostal Nerve Electrodiagnostic Testing in Rib Fractures
Primary Author: Matthew Sherrier MD (2022).
Poster Presenter: Kristen Gambardella. 
Co-Author: Cody Ashy MD.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Case Report Theater

Long-term Efficacy of Neurotoxin Injections in Managing Focal Dystonia in a Professional Violinist: Case Report
Primary Author: Talha Ahmad.
Poster Presenter: Sarah Golus.
Co-Author: John McGuire MD (1991).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 6

Social Vulnerability in Cancer Patients Predicts Discharge Destination after Inpatient Rehabilitation
Poster Presenter: Madeline Flores MD (2024).
Co-Authors: Christopher Lewis MD (2022). Eric Villanueva MD (2024). Ishan Roy MD PhD (2021).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 9

Successful Ventilator Weaning in a Patient with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Edel Auh MD (2026).
Co-Author: Leslie Rydberg MD (2009).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 2

Using Diaphragm Muscle Ultrasound for Diaphragm Pacer Setting Optimization: A Case Series
Poster Presenter: Edel Auh MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Shane Stone MD (2023); Adenike Adewuyi MD PhD (2022). Colin Franz MD PhD (2017). Alexandra Jensen DO (2023).
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: Kiosk 2

Friday

A Case Report of a Rare Progressive Cervical Myelopathy: Rosai-Dorfman Disease
Presenting Author: Brian Abarbanel MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Priya Mhatre MD (2012). Prakash Jayabalan MD PhD FAAPMR (2016).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 1

A Case Report: Unveiling Heterotopic Ossification – A Post-Stroke Twist in Hip Pain
Presenting Author: Lexi Wolfe DO (2026).
Co-Authors: Kian Nassiri DO (2023, 2024). Richard Harvey MD (1993).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 6

Acute Paraneoplastic Cerebellitis Due to a Small Cell Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Brian Abarbanel MD (2026).
Primary Author: Richard Fagbemigun MD MSc.
Co-Author: Priya Mhatre MD (2012).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 6

Addressing Naloxone Underprescription in a Freestanding Rehabilitation Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project
Presenting Author: Rachel Esparza MD (2025).
Co-Authors: Jessica Marone MD (2024). Priya Mhatre MD (2012). Chris Butler PharmD.
Date/Time: Friday November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 10

Anoxic Brain Injury After Lightning Strike: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Ryan Kelly MD (2026).
Co-Author: Nenad Brkic MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Appropriate Ordering of Urine Cultures in an Academic Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: A Quality Improvement Project
Presenting Author: David Civitarese DO (2025).
Co-Authors: Eric Villanueva MD (2024). Priya Mhatre MD (2012). Amanda Umana MPH MSN RN CIC CRRN. James Sliwa DO (1984).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 8

Atypical Knee Pain: A Return to the History and Physical – A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Eduardo Bauer MD.
Co-Authors: Peter Vu MD. Ajai Sambasivan MD. Michael Nguyen MD MPH (2022).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 1

Bilateral Hemispheric Stroke Secondary to Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report
Primary Author: Brooke Hergert MD.
Co-Authors: Reilly Edmonds. Alexandria Haselhorst DO (2020).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 4

Breath of Hope: A Case Report on Navigating Williams-Campbell Syndrome with Noninvasive Ventilatory Strategies in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Presenting Author: Sean Zwicky MD (2026).
Co-Author: Leslie Rydberg MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 1

Communication is Key: Quality Improvement Project to Bridge the Gap Between the Laboratory and Medical Team
Primary Author: Madeline Miller MD (2025).
Co-Authors: Miriam Alpert DO (2025). Olumide Sokunbi MD (2024). Priya Mhatre MD (2012). James Sliwa DO (1984).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 8

Cosmesis Versus Function in Congenital Bilateral Transhumeral Deficiency Prosthesis Prescription: A Case Report
Primary Author: Nova Hou MD MPH (2025).
Co-Authors: Elizabeth Chan MD (2022). Rachel Siegal. Jessica Smit.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 8

Disproportionate Cachexia and Weight Loss Limiting Function in a War Volunteer with TBI: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Dylan Banks MD.
Co-Authors: Erica Kwong MD. Margaret Martinez DO. Christopher Chiodo Ortiz MD. Prin Amorapanth MD PhD (2014).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:45 pm
Location: Case Report Theater

EMG to Solve the Enigma – Finding the Radial Neuropathy: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Miriam Alpert DO (2025).
Co-Author: Leslie Rydberg MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 4

Health-Related Quality of Life Changes in Individuals with Low Back Pain: Gender-Based Results from the AAPM&R Registry
Primary Author: Armando Salonga Miciano Jr. MD.
Co-Authors: Mark Huang MD (1996). Beth Radtke MS. Andrew Gordon MD PhD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 10

Hemolytic Anemia in a Patient With Guillain-Barre Syndrome Treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg): A Rare Presentation
Poster Presenter: Krish Bharat MD.
Co-Authors: Emily Solsrud MD. Daniel Pan. Kevin Franzese DO (2018).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 5

Hold the Phone: A Case Report of a Modified Fisher's "Telephone Test" Resolving Speech Abulia After Traumatic Brain Injury
Presenting Author: Nicole Feng MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Tiffany Holland MD (2026). Kian Nassiri DO (2023, 2024). Sangeeta Driver MD MPH (2014, 2015).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Immunotherapy Induced Neurotoxicity with Features of Parkinsonism: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Ryan Kelly MD (2026).
Co-Author: Samman Shahpar MD (2012).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 1

Impact of Strength Training During Marathon Training on Functional Movement Screening Scores: A Pilot Study
Presenting Author: Madeline Miller MD (2025).
Co-Author: Monica Rho MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:45 pm
Location: Original Research Theater

Internal Carotid Artery Dissection after Firing a Rifle
Poster Presenter: Emily Solsrud MD.
Co-Authors: Daniel Pan. Krish Bharat MD. Kevin Franzese DO (2018).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Inter-rater Reliability of Sonographic Assessment of Achilles Tendon, Patellar Tendon, and Plantar Fascia Videos
Primary Author: Dalton Brady MD.
Co-Authors: Daniel Cushman MD (2014). Derek Stokes MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:45 pm
Location: Original Research Theater

Mark as SPAM? Subacute Ascending Weakness in a Pediatric Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Erin Mundy MD.
Co-Authors: Cara Vernacchia DO (2023). Jordan Wyrwa DO.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 5

Partnering Together: Addressing Health Literacy Barriers and Mitigating Adverse Outcomes in a Pediatric Patient with Post-Operative Paraplegia and Congenital Abnormalities: A Case Report 
Presenting Author: Sarae Sager DO (2025).
Co-Author: Elizabeth Chan MD (2022).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 8

Physiatry Resident Perspectives on Diversity, Intersectionality, and Disabilities
Poster Presenters: Jared Stowers MD. Rahwana Amare MD.
Co-Author: Laura Malmut MD (2019).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 8

Providing Relief: Managing Painful Tonic Spasms in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report 
Presenting Author: Irene Tseng MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Alex Kim MD (2001). Michelle Li DO. 
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Rare and Reversible ALS Mimic: A Case of Fasciculations and Myelopathy Associated with Intrinsic Factor Antibody
Presenting Author: Antonio Mondriguez-Gonzalez MD (2025).
Co-Author: Colin Franz MD PhD (2017).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 4

Sciatic Nerve Injection Injury Secondary to Chronic Nausea: A Case Report
Primary Author: Taylor Baker DO.
Co-Author: Kevin Carneiro DO (2009, 2010).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location Kiosk 4

Uncontrolled Spinal Cord Injury Spasticity Managed with Ventral Dorsal Rhizotomy: A Case Report
Primary Author: Nova Hou MD MPH (2025).
Co-Author: Gadi Revivo DO (2002). Ana-Marie Rojas MD (2016). Jeffrey Raskin MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 8

Unexplained Headaches in a Cancer Rehab Patient: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Dylan Banks MD.
Co-Authors: Christopher Chiodo Ortiz MD. Margaret Martinez DO. Erica Kwong MD. Prin Amorapanth MD PhD (2014).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:45 pm
Location: Case Report Theater

Unilateral Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Following Massage Gun Use in a College Baseball Player: A Case Report
Primary Author: Matthew Sherrier MD (2022).
Poster Presenter: Kristen Gambardella. 
Co-Authors: Elizabeth Winton MD. Harris Slone MD.
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 3

Unsuccessful Diaphragmatic Pacer Placement in C1 ASIA A Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Lydia Henderson MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Madeline Miller MD (2025). Allison Kessler MD MSc (2016, 2017).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 7

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Use in Advanced Heart Failure in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Victoria Nguyen DO (2026).
Co-Author: Leslie Rydberg MD (2009).
Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 1

Saturday

A Rare Diagnosis of a Posterior Spinal Cord Infarction and the Importance of the Acute Rehabilitation Period: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Hasan Entwistle MD.
Co-Authors: Chun Maung DO. Prin Amorapanth MD PhD (2014).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 5

Accuracy of Fetal Ultrasound in Predicting Neurological Level of Myelomeningocele
Poster Presenter: Joan Le MD (2007).
Author: Andrew Skalsky, MD.
Co-Authors: Alyssa Wieand, BS. Talia Soto. Anna Burch.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 9

All is Not Swell! Development of Angioedema after Initiation of Risperidone to Manage Agitation In a Patient with Brain Injury: A Case Report
Poster Presenters: Jean-Luc Banks MD. Joshua Torres DO MS.
Co-Author: Kevin Franzese DO (2018).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8-9:15 am
Location: Kiosk 4

Diaphragm Dysfunction in Patient with Testicular Seminoma with Associated Paraneoplastic Motor Neuron Disease Due to Leucine Zipper 4 and Kelch-like Protein 11 Antibodies: A Case Report
Presenting Author: Sharon Woo DO (2026).
Co-Authors: Antonio Mondriguez-Gonzalez MD (2025). Colin Franz MD PhD (2017).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Health-Related Quality of Life Changes in Individuals with Ischemic Stroke: Age-Based Results from the AAPM&R Registry
Primary Author: Armando Salonga Miciano Jr. MD.
Co-Authors: Mark Huang MD (1996). Beth Radtke MS. Andrew Gordon MD PhD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 10

Lance-Adams Syndrome: A Case Report of a Rare Post-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Induced Myoclonus in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Presenting Author: Tiffany Holland MD (2026).
Co-Authors: Nicole Feng MD (2026). Eboni Reed MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Low Dose Naltrexone Use in Functional Neurologic Disorder During Pain Rehabilitation: A Case Report Presenting Author: Lisa Laurenzana MD (2025).
Co-Authors: Shivam Patel DO (2025). Gadi Revivo DO (2002).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 8

No Laughing Matter: A Case Report of Pathological Joking in Autoimmune Encephalitis
Primary Author: Reid McCullough DO.
Poster Presenter: Kerstin Yu BS.
Co-Author: Lauren Shapiro MD MPH (2008).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 5

Painless Unilateral Calf Atrophy in a Former Professional Golfer: A Case Report
Poster Presenter: Blake Dryer MD.
Co-Authors: Bryan Wacker DO. Benjamin Washburn MD (2021). Chrissa McClellan MD. William David Arnold MD.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 7

Pop Goes the Pump: A Case Report of Multiple Episodes of Flipped Baclofen Pump
Primary Author: Shivam Patel DO (2025).
Co-Authors: Eric Villanueva MD (2024). Christopher Reger MD. Trey Aguirre DO (2025).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 8-9:15 am
Location: Case Report Theater

Ulnar Neuropathy Secondary to a Hematoma in the Triceps Brachii: A Case Report
Primary Author: Jacob Peters MS.
Co-Author: Scott Primack DO FAAPMR (1992).
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 8-9:15 am
Location: Case Theater Report

Using the AAPM&R Registry Data to Determine Which and When Medications Help with Low Back Pain
Co-Author: Aaron Yang MD (2013).
Primary Author: Jennifer Codd MMS.
Co-Authors: Samantha Houser MD. Beth Radtke MS.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
Location: Kiosk 10

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Sonal Oza MD (2018)
Aaron Yang MD (2013)

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Cheri Blauwet MD (2014), Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Dana Branch MD (2020), Digital Learning Committee
Ellen Casey MD (2009, 2010), Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Abby Cheng MD (2017), Quality & Research Committee; Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Kerry DeLuca MD (1999), Health Policy & Legislation Committee
Sarah Eickmeyer MD (2011), Medical Education Committee; Chair, Self-Assessment Committee; Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Michelle Gittler MD (1992), Conflict Advisory Committee; Awards Committee
Daniel Goodman MD (2016), Self Assessment Committee
Richard Harvey MD (1993), Corporate Relations Committee
Mark Huang MD (1996), Quality & Research Committee; Chair, Registry Committee; 
Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Prakash Jayabalan MD PhD FAAPMR (2016), Chair, Health Policy & Legislation Committee
D.J. Kennedy MD (2009), President, Board of Governors; Ex Officio, Finance Committee; Nominating Committee
Kristi Kirschner MD (1990), Journal Oversight Committee
Ny-Ying Lam MD (2015), Specialty Brand Expansion Committee
Stephen Leb MD (2021), Digital Learning Committee
Christopher Lewis MD (2023), PHiT Council Board: Quality & Research Committee
Brian Liem MD (2012), Investment Committee
Stacy McCarty MD (2000), Corporate Relations Committee
Zachary McCormick MD (2015), Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Melissa Osborn MD (2020), Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Olivia Park MD (2015), Reimbursement and Policy Review Committee
Heidi Prather DO (1995), Social Media Editor, PM&R Editorial Board & Director, Foundation for PM&R
Gadi Revivo DO (2001, 2022), Evidence Committee
Monica Rho MD (2009), Medical Education Committee; Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Elliot Roth MD FACRM (1985), Director, Foundation for PM&R
Anjum Sayyad MD (2011), State Advocacy Committee
Lauren Shapiro MD MPH (2008), Incoming Chair, Reimbursement Policy Review Committee
James Sliwa DO FAAPMR (1984), Board of Governors; Quality & Research Strategic Committee
Jennifer Soo Hoo MD (2018), Medical Education Committee; Point/Counterpoint Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Stacy Stibb DO (2012), Graduate Medical Education Committee
Shane Stone MD (2023), Associate Editor, PM&R Editorial Board
Steven Weinstein MD (1993), Conflict Advisory Committee
Aaron Yang MD (2013), Registry Committee
Richard Zorowitz MD (1989), Chair, Innovative Practice & Payment Models Committee

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