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In this American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Podcast episode, Professor and Chairman, Vu Nguyen, M.D., MBA,  and Dr. Sunil Sabharwal (Harvard Medical School) present on preparing physiatrists for the Oral Boards by dispelling myths or misunderstandings about the examination process.

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UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assistant Professors Sean Hollis, Ph.D., and Elaine Mahoney, Ph.D., recently led an Alabama Head Injury Foundation Q&A session. In this episode, they joined a group of caregivers to provide insight into TBI and answer some specific questions our caregivers had about what a neuropsychologist does and how to better work with their TBI survivor.  

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 UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Associate Professor, Danielle Powell, M.D., has been elected Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations.

 UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Rachel Teranishi, M.D., effective September 1, 2022.

The UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  welcomes Assistant Professor Elizabeth Twist, M.D., effective September 1, 2022. Dr. Twist joins the department as a Physiatrist with specialization in spinal cord injury after completing her fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Case Western in Ohio, where she also graduated residency. Prior to that, she completed her internal medicine internship at Ohio’s MetroHealth Medical Center.

 Amy Knight, Ph.D., ABPP, recently received a lovely painting from a patient as an expression of gratitude.

 Assistant Professor Amber Clark, M.D., received her second pilot grant from the Resource Centers for Minority and Aging Research (RCMAR) to study the post-stroke continuum among African American stroke survivors in Alabama.

 The UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assistant is thrilled to welcome our new education coordinator, Savannah Tinsley!

 UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assistant Professor, Casey Azuero, Ph.D., MPH, recently presented “Standardization of care for patients with SCI across care continuum: A pilot study” at the 24th Annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference in February. 

My name is Gloria Bennett, niece of Theresa Peagler, one of the former patients at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center.  Ms. Peagler had part of her leg amputated (up to her knee), so she was transported to UAB Spain for rehabilitation and extra care from the hospital.  In addition, my aunt has experienced an abundant number of losses in life; she lost her parents, all her siblings, her daughter, and recently lost her husband several months ago.

 During severe weather season, families make plans for what they need to do in the case of a severe weather threat. When making your plans, University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Rachel Cowan, Ph.D., wants to remind you to remember your neighbors with disabilities. 

 Jereme Wilroy, Ph.D., was recently featured on the "2021 CCTS Year in Review Kudo Board".

 The UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is thrilled to welcome assistant professor, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson.

 Burnout is on the rise across the United States. In a survey of 1,500 U.S. workers conducted by the online job site Indeed, 52 percent of respondents said they were experiencing burnout, with 67 percent of respondents saying that burnout worsened during the pandemic.

 James Lo, medical student mentee of Dr. Yu-Ying Chen, recently received "AAP Best Paper Award" for their project titled "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Behaviors in People with Spinal Cord Injury." The study aimed to understand the correlation between COVID-19 and substance use behaviors for people with spinal cord injury.

 Join us today on Resident Appreciation Day in thanking all of our residents. Our residents are often the first face seen by most of our patients/families and they represent us exceedingly well – days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Danielle Powell, M.D., is one of three selected to receive the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion 2022 Professional Excellence Award. 

Roshita Rathore, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral fellow in Dr. Cowan's Lab at the UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 

Casey Azuero, Ph.D., MPH, and Elaine Mahoney, Ph.D., discussed strategies for addressing poor insight during acute rehabilitation at the acute therapy "Lunch and Learn" on Dec. 16.

Mahoney presented strategies for working with patients who have limited insight into their deficits because of cognitive impairments that resulted from an injury.

Azuero discussed strategies for working with patients when emotional defenses are impairing their ability to fully participate in their rehabilitation and learn health behaviors related to their condition. 

Overall, the discussion was interactive and well received. 

Kudos to Drs. Azuero and Mahoney for representing the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation!

"It’s been almost one year since a Fultondale father lost his leg while saving his daughter in the January tornado that destroyed his home, and Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez says he has a lot for which to be thankful."

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