UPMC Physicians and Researchers Present at American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 2018 Annual Assembly

October 12, 2018 The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 2018 Annual Assembly will be held October 25-28 in Orlando, FL. This annual event brings together more than 5,000 medical experts and professionals from around the world. Attendees will learn about the latest innovations in practice, science, leadership, as well as networking opportunities.

UPMC physicians and researchers will be well-represented with presentations and workshops. Some of these include: 

Michael Munin, MD

Nerve Structure and Function—Assessment by NCV and US in Everyday Patients
Thursday, Oct. 25 – 9:45am-11:00am

Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation Procedures: Upper Limb
Thursday, Oct. 25 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation Procedures: Head and Neck Structures
Saturday, Oct. 27 – 2:00pm-5:00pm


Daniel Lueders, MD
              
Advanced Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Elbow and Surrounding Area 
Thursday, Oct. 25 -2:00pm-5:00pm


Kentaro Onishi, DO
              
Advanced Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Elbow and Surrounding Area 
Thursday, Oct. 25 -2:00pm-5:00pm

Examiner for STEP Ultrasound Certification
Friday, Oct. 26 – 12:30pm-1:30pm

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Friday, Oct. 26 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

Examiner for STEP Ultrasound Certification
Saturday, Oct. 27 – 12:30pm-1:30pm

Expanding on Peripheral Nerve Hydrodissection: Review of Physiology and Evidence-Based Techniques
Saturday, Oct. 27 – 8:00am-9:15am

Physiatrists in Olympics and Paralympics: How Do We Get There?
Saturday, Oct. 27 – 2:00pm-3:15pm


Amy Houtrow, MD, MPH
              
Who Mentors the Mentor? A Multi-Generational Approach to Identifying the Professional and Career Development Needs of the Physiatrist at All Levels of Practice  
Friday, Oct. 26 -3:45pm-5:00pm

PhyzTalks
Sunday, Oct. 28 – 10:00am-11:30am