Join the AAP

The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) is dedicated to creating the future of academic physiatry through mentorship, leadership, and discovery.  To achieve this mission, the AAP has an official journal, AJPM&R, holds an Annual Meeting and provides educational resources, training programs, and mentorship and networking opportunities developed specifically for academic physiatrists.

Your membership is important because:

• It assists AAP in growing and mentoring the next generation of PM&R physicians
• It supports our ongoing and future programs
• It reflects your commitment to excellence in PM&R education and research

Membership Benefits

Members of the AAP enjoy discounted Annual Meeting registration fees including valuable courses, access to a variety of professional and academic development resources and opportunities, subscription to AJPM&R – print, online, iPad App, and Smartphone/PDA, additional publications and news, and networking and peer interaction with a community of the leading physiatrists in PM&R.

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Categories & Dues

AAP membership includes a variety of physicians and non physicians in the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), such as MD, DO, PhD or equivalent who hold a university appointment, or who are actively involved in physiatric medicine or research.  AAP offers a special category of membership for Early Career Physicians.  Many other health professionals including program coordinators and administrative directors in PM&R departments, and students interested in PM&R are eligible for AAP membership. 

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Academic Partnership Program

An Academic Partnership offers PM&R departments and academic centers the unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of education / mentorship and research in the specialty of PM&R while receiving value and recognition that exceeds your donation.

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