Mission

To empower academic physiatrists to advance the science of physical medicine and rehabilitation, educate leaders of the future, and champion physiatry to transform healthcare.

Vision

To create a thriving, global, academic community leveraging mentorship, leadership, and scholarship to maximize human function.

Strategic Goals

Enhance the Impact of Physiatry in Academic Institutions

Create, strengthen, and integrate rehabilitation departments and divisions within academic institutions by enhancing education, faculty promotion, and research capacity.

Foster Community within Academic Physiatry

Grow a global academic physical and rehabilitation medicine community while supporting personalized, small-group networking and thematic professional connections.

Develop and Support Leaders of the Future

Cultivate skilled and diverse leaders to expand and deepen the influence of academic physiatry.

Facilitate the Growth and Success of Academic Physiatrists

Foster a culture of academic development to enable and inspire each individual to achieve their professional goals.

Champion Physiatry to Transform Healthcare

Shape, disseminate, and promote innovative and impactful rehabilitation research and education.

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