About AAP's Partners
The AAP partners with many societies and organizations to drive innovation, foster collaboration, develop joint initiatives, and build resources for physiatrists around the world. As the only academic association dedicated to the specialty of physiatry, we're proud to work together with our partners in creating a global community committed to growth.
As a leader in PM&R, you understand the value of connecting your department to cutting-edge resources and research, leading mentors and collaborators, high-quality professional development, and national recognition and visibility. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for the unique needs and demands you face. That’s why the AAP offers exclusive opportunities for your department to customize your membership, meet your needs and provide the greatest benefits to your institution overall.
The AAP Academic Partner membership allows PM&R departments to receive AAP member benefits and visibility at a greatly reduced cost. Through this program, your Program Coordinator receives all the benefits of individual AAP membership, including connection to our community, member subscription to AAP publications and much more. In addition, your Program Coordinator PLUS one faculty member and one resident receive registration to the AAP's Annual Meeting. There are even more benefits that come with that!
Become an AAP Academic Partner and contribute to the advancement of education and research in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation while receiving value to the department that exceeds your donation. Questions? Contact the AAP's membership team at (410) 654-1000 or email.
Thank you to our institutional members who are helping to strengthen the specialty!
Partner Societies & Organizations
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). This is accomplished through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning. ABPMR is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The AAP shares with ABPMR the CME and MOC credits completed through AAP programs and events.
Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (CARM)
ARM unites and mobilizes science and technology workers in the field of rehabilitation medicine and related fields to promote the growth and improvement of rehabilitation medicine. They conduct academic exchanges at home and abroad and carry out non-governmental international scientific and technological exchanges. The AAP signed an MOU with CARM in December 2017 that will bring greater partnership between American and Chinese physiatrists.
Cochrane Rehabilitation
Cochrane Rehabilitation is aimed to ensure that all rehabilitation professionals can apply Evidence Based Clinical Practice, combining the best available evidence as gathered by high quality Cochrane systematic reviews, with their own clinical expertise and the values of patients. The AAP works with Cochrane Rehabilitation to elevate the specialty of physiatry by disseminating evidence-based information in workshops and sessions at their Annual Meeting, in AAP email newsletters, on social media, and through their medical journal - the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We were also proud to invite Stefano Negrini, MD, Director of Cochrane Rehabilitation, to give a plenary presentation at our 2018 Annual Meeting and Carlotte Kiekens, MD, Co-Director, to give a plenary presentation at our 2020 Annual Meeting.
International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)
ISPRM serves as the global agency for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). As a non-governmental organization in relation with the World Health Organization, an international umbrella organization of PRM physicians, and a catalyst for international PRM research, ISPRM has a civil societal, professional, and scientific mandate. The AAP is the U.S.’s only national society member, and is hosting the 2020 Congress in Orlando, FL.
Interested in Partnering?
Please get in touch with Jewel Fossett, our Member Specialist