Meetings
ABPMR Staff Presents Research on the Impact of Email Reminders on Assessment Engagement at ABMS Conference
ABPMR staff presented research at the ABMS Conference in Chicago last month highlighting how timely email reminders can increase diplomate engagement and encourage completion of longitudinal assessment questions.
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Board Director News
2026: ABPMR Recognizes Volunteers with 10 Years or More of Service
This year, ABPMR proudly recognizes eight dedicated volunteers with the Decade Award, celebrating more than 10 years of service and commitment to the organization.
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Thank you to our 2025-2026 ABMS Scholar: Dr. Matthew Haas
Over the past year as an ABMS Scholar, Dr. Haas has been working to better understand what influences physicians to pursue—or not pursue—a career in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. His research represents the first national study to explore the motivations, experiences and barriers shaping the field’s future workforce.
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Physician Features
Meet our 2026-2027 ABMS Scholar: Dr. Zachary Carter!
Through his project, Advanced Spine: An Interdisciplinary Value-based Curriculum to Train Physicians to Implement Biopsychosocial Care Models, Dr. Carter will develop education and practical tools to help physicians integrate interdisciplinary, biopsychosocial approaches to chronic pain care.
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Announcing Reduced SA-CME Requirement for all PM&R Diplomates!
As part of ongoing efforts to simplify Continuing Certification (CC) requirements, the ABPMR is reducing the Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME) requirement for all five-year Continuing Certification cycles from 50 credits to 48 credits. This change is effective immediately and will apply to all current and future five-year CC cycles.
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Board Director News
ABPMR Announces the Election of Two New Board Members
Welcome Darlene Makulski, MD and Jelena Svircev, MD to the Board of Directors!
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Resources
2025 End-of-Year-Reminders
The conclusion of 2025 is fast approaching! Here are some key details to keep in mind as the year comes to a close, including certification requirements, LA-PM&R enrollment, and ABPMR holiday hours.
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Primary Certification
ABPMR Introduces a NEW Grand Rounds Presentation
The ABPMR is excited to announce a unique opportunity for residents and diplomates to gain valuable insights into board certification and continuing certification.
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Residents: “Bank” An IHHC Project Now – Find out How!
As you move through PM&R residency, you'll need to complete an Improving Health and Health Care (IHHC) project as part of your first Continuing Certification (CC) cycle. To help you prepare, the ABPMR now allows residents to “bank” a qualifying IHHC project during residency and apply it toward their first five-year CC cycle.
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Physician Features
Meet our 2025-2026 ABMS Scholar: Dr. Matthew Haas!
Dr. Haas will be diving into his research project “Factors influencing trainee decisions to pursue pediatric rehabilitation medicine: a mixed methods study of exposure, motivation and career pathways” which will be the first national effort to understand what draws—or deters—physicians from pursuing pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
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Physician Features
Faces of Physiatry: Dr. Michael T. Armstrong
This month, we shine our volunteer spotlight on Michael T. Armstrong, MD who currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Minneapolis VA. He is a dedicated long-time volunteer with ABPMR and was one of the original writers for the Brain Injury Medicine exam. Additionally, he contributes his time as a volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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2025 Sports Medicine Examination Results
ABPMR is excited to announce the 42 newly certified Sports Medicine physicians!
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