Description

The AAP’s Chair Council is a group of Department Chairs and Division Chiefs of an ACGME-approved PM&R program. All AAP members that meet the qualifications are automatic members of this community. Our mission is to work with the AAP to create the future of academic physiatry through mentorship, leadership and discovery. The council offers opportunities for Chairs and Chiefs to communicate important information, generate ideas, alert the appropriate people to critical issues and provide collegial support. We hope you’ll get active in our community!

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Meet Chairs & Chiefs at the AAP’s Annual Meeting

Every year, Department Chairs and Division Chiefs come together to learn, share best practices, grow their network and set their departments up for success. Here’s a look at previous sessions our council has planned:

  • Developing an Educational & Leadership Curriculum for Women in PM&R
  • Best Practices to Mitigate Burnout & Promote Wellness in the Age of COVID-19
  • Ethics & Impact of COVID-19 on an Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit
  • Optimizing Cancer Rehabilitation Services in the Age of COVID-19
  • Joint Chair Council & Administrative Directors Council Meeting
  • Chair Council Business Meeting

Get More Information About Annual Meeting

Stay Connected

Active AAP members who are Chairs and Chiefs can share best practices, ask questions and and stay connected via the AAP’s Chair listserv. Email the AAP if you would like to be added to the Google Group or are have problems receiving or sending messages.

Resources

Chair Podcasts

The AAP’s Chair Council periodically creates podcast that support the efforts and growth of PM&R Department Chairs and Division Chiefs. Click here to listen to our latest episodes.

Physiatric Research Consulting Program

The AAP is proud to offer a Physiatric Research Consulting Program that provides customized assistance and recommendations for developing a physiatric research program for institutions currently seeking to expand or develop one.

The objective of the Physiatric Research Development Consulting Program is to increase physiatric research capacity by providing customized assistance and recommendations for developing a physiatric research program for institutions currently seeking to expand or develop their research program.

The program consists of:

  • A pre-visit evaluation of a completed needs assessment by the AAP Research Committee.
  • Assignment of 3 researchers and/or administrators as site visitors who will evaluate the institution over a 1-2 day period and provide written feedback.
  • A follow-up assessment.
  • The site visitors meet with key individuals during an on-site visit, and then provide specific recommendations for implementing or increasing the capacity of research at the institution.

Department Research Background Information

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PM&R Residency Expansion and Development Initiative (READI)

The AAP’s READI program aims to assist institutions in creating novel PM&R residency programs or improving the effectiveness of their existing program. If you are interested in having your residency program evaluated or establishing a new one, click here.