Association of Academic Physiatrists

On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Miguel Escalón, Dr. Ashley Sanchez, and Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez regarding how language access plays a role in rehabilitation outcomes as well as the importance of addressing linguistic diversity in a community/regional context.

ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Monica Branch regarding the importance of having a diverse workforce in Physiatry and how that can impact patient outcomes.

ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

This episode is the first in a DEI-focused mini-segment created by the AAP Medical Student Council (MSC)'s DEI team.

On this episode of the ThisIsPhysiatry podcast, medical students Ashley Thornton and Rhoda Hijazi speak with Dr. Michelle Stern, Dr. Ruth Alejandro, Dr. Some Onuoha, Dr. Sunitha Polepalle, Dr. Nancy Strauss, and Dr. Naheed Van de Walle regarding the importance of advocacy in Physiatry and addressing health inequities in these patient populations. Learn more: https://www.mssny.org/take-action/physician-advocacy-day/

ThisIsPhysiatry is a podcast series that aims to spread awareness of the wonderful specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In this episode, medical student Kristen Schill interviews Dr. Subha Hanif and Dr. Obada Obaisi, two physicians specializing in cancer rehabilitation. Dr. Hanif completed her PM&R residency at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and her cancer rehabilitation fellowship at the University of Michigan, and she currently practices at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Obaisi completed his PM&R residency at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a cancer rehabilitation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and now practices at Rush University.

They discuss the role of cancer rehabilitation within multidisciplinary cancer care, the training pathway into the specialty, and how the field continues to evolve. The conversation also highlights opportunities for medical students to get involved and offers practical advice for those considering cancer rehabilitation as a career.

In this episode of the AAP Physiatry Tech Podcast, we speak with Dr. Krishnan, director of the Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (NeuRRo Lab), about how low-cost robotics, biomechanics, and neuromuscular science are transforming rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Krishnan shares his journey into rehab research, the mission behind NeuRRo Lab, and how his team designs accessible robotic technologies to improve movement and function across neurologic and orthopedic populations, including stroke, cerebral palsy, and joint injury. They also explore translational research, neuromuscular plasticity, human-centered design, and the future role of robotics in physiatry—making this a valuable conversation for PM&R residents, fellows, medical students, and anyone interested in rehab technology.

Guest: Chandramouli Krishnan, P.T., Ph.D., director of NeuRRo Lab at University of Michigan - [email protected] - https://neurro-lab.engin.umich.edu/home
Host: Bilaal Hassan