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May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth FAST stands for: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. The RÁPIDO acronym stands for: Rostro caído, Alteración del equilibrio, Pérdida de fuerza, Impedimento visual, Dificultad para hablar, Obtenga ayuda rápido.

Interested in presenting a PM&R research article and building your academic CV? Sign up now to present at the AAP Medical Student Council Virtual Journal Club! 👉 Apply here: tinyurl.com/aapjournalclub… 📅 Deadline: May 31st 2025

💚 May: Mental Health Awareness Month #MentalHealth is inseparable from physical healing. In PM&R, we care for the whole person — not just the diagnosis. This May, we stand united in destigmatizing mental health and supporting patients, providers, and the entire rehab team.

🧠 May: American Stroke Awareness Month Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability — but timely, equitable rehab can transform outcomes. This May, we raise awareness and advocate for every survivor’s chance to recover fully. #StrokeAwarenessMonth

Officially Dr. Abigail Joy Garcia, DO✨🩺 Beyooooond grateful to God for leading me here & guiding me through. Thank you to my mentors!! I would not be here without you and my amazing family🩷 Also honored to receive the Professionalism & Mission Awards for —1/3

🎉Huge thanks for joining the 1st RiR Virtual Med Student Research Conference— the first of its kind in PM&R. 25+ presenters. Judges from UCSF, TX Children’s, Hopkins, Mizzou & more. Live 1:1 feedback to build academic competencies in budding physiatrists. #PMR #AAP #RiRResearch

Join us on June 10 at 8PM EST! Dr. Elwert, Dr. Woods, and Dr. Keller will discuss about how to leverage Med-X to maximize your professional growth via networking and social media. This session will give you all the tips you need! We look forward to seeing you there!

Proud of Selena Lugosi 👩🏽‍⚕️ MS3 for repping UTHSCSA PM&R SIG !!! So excited for your PM&R journey 💪🏾⭐️

Registration for the AAP’s 2025 Virtual Intro to PM&R is OPEN and the deadline is May 28! This is open to all medical students, M1-M4 in the US and international. Join us to learn more about #Physiatry !

Join the Medical Student Committee for our Post-Match Panel! Our amazing panelist are excited to share their experiences and advice with the next generation of PM&R physicians! Bring your questions! Sign up link is in our bio!

Join us for our second #Match2026 event on Tuesday, June 3! Hear from our amazing panelists about personal statements, meaningful experiences, and program signaling 🎉

🌍 Calling all health and social policy advocates! Applications are now open for BRIGHT—a #globalhealth training program designed to equip passionate #physiatry residents with the skills to lead, learn, and make a lasting impact. 👉 Learn more & apply: zurl.co/HBncz

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. At AOCPMR, we celebrate the diverse group of individuals that identify as AANHPI and recognize the importance of cultural representation in medicine!

Introducing a new part of #Wellness Wednesday: “Ideas for Wellness: Try Something New.” The goal is to share some wellness activities and easy ways to start it. First up: Crocheting! Materials: yarn (red heart is cheap and good), crochet hook, scissors.

🌟 URiM Spotlight: Dr. Edward Pingenot A proud Mexican-American #physiatrist and PGY-2 at Columbia Cornell (NYP), Dr. Pingenot is passionate about mentorship & serving Spanish-speaking communities. As a former MSC Chair, he continues to lead with purpose, representation & heart.

Congratulations to Karen Mao and Shane Claffey who won the award for Best Presentation Room A at the Inaugural RIR Virtual Medical Student Research Conference with their presentation on “Effectiveness and Safety of Dry Needling for Upper-Quarter Myofascial Pain: Systematic Review

Another winner! Danyal Tahseen won the award for Best Presentation Room B at the Inaugural RIR Virtual Medical Student Research Conference presenting “Advancing Gender Equity in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: The Impact of Early Outreach for Pre-Medical Students.”

Congrats to Alex Cedeno for Best Poster at the RIR Virtual Med Student Research Conference presenting “Diagnosis of Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Cervical and Thoracic Spinal Cord with Anti-Intrinsic Factor Antibodies in a Young Female with no Predisposing Risk Factors.”