PM&R Program Coordinators Council

There are now 95 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Program Coordinators across the country, and we’re proud that 78 of them are active members of the AAP. That’s why we’ve created a council and community to support our unique needs.

Program Coordinators wear many hats, and we need year-round collaboration, camaraderie, and idea-sharing to help our programs and residents grow. We do that through the AAP Program Coordinators listserv, AAP Annual Meeting, and more.

Find your strong and supportive community by becoming an AAP member and getting involved today!

AAP Coordinator Council Duties

Chair

• Preside at all council meetings and meetings of the Council Executive Committee
• Appoint Council committee chairpersons and members of the council standing committees
• Perform other duties as requested by council membership; currently this includes:
  • Communications with the listserv on council activities, goals, and objectives
  • Work directly with AAP to represent PM&R coordinators and develop resources
  • Serve as mentor for the Chairperson-Elect (Vice Chair) and Secretary / Program Director
  • Guide monthly meeting discussions for the council

Vice Chair

• Assist the Chairperson in the discharge of duties
• Shall preside at council meetings in absence of Chairperson
• Serve as Chairperson of Council Nominating Committee
• Additional duties currently include:
  • Partner with the Secretary / PD with planning the AAP National Conference
  • Provide conference topics, goals and objective ideas for council development, etc.

Secretary / Program Director

• Maintain minutes of all council meetings
• Preside at council meetings in the absence of both officers above
• Handle correspondence and maintain records
• Ensure copies of all minutes and correspondence is provided to AAP
• Additional duties currently include:
  • Main point of contact / organizer for the AAP National Conference
  • Attend the AAP Program Sub-Committee and RFPD meetings as council representative
  • Providing conference topics, goals and objective ideas for council development, etc.

Immediate Past Chair

• Provide continuity for scheduling, terms of office, etc. when officers change
• Assist with responsibilities as delegated by current chair
• Additional duties include:
  • Mentor other council representatives and provide knowledge of previous council experiences
  • Review / proof read materials related to council business (Coordinator manual, communications, minutes, etc.)

*Our next voting session for Secretary / PD for the council will be held at the AAP Annual Meeting in 2025.

Program Coordinators at Annual Meeting

The Program Coordinators Council puts together workshops and sessions designed to help you develop the right skills, resources and mindset to succeed. Save the date for Physiatry ’25, taking place February 25 through March 1, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona!

Details on the planned sessions are coming soon. Our tailored sessions will feature coordinator levels from “beginner” to “advanced.” We will also have exciting group events and networking opportunities. Stay tuned!

Stay Connected

The Program Coordinators Council strives to create a community for all coordinators year-round. So when we’re not connecting at the AAP’s Annual Meeting, you can get updates in the AAP’s member magazine, Physiatry Forward. You can also email us if you have any tips or ideas to share.