Pathways in PM&R

Join us for an episode with our guest, Davis Melin, who shares about his path to matching into PM&R residency and how impactful relationships can be into shaping you into the student, physician, and human that you want to become.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Ryder Davidson, who shares about his path to matching into PM&R residency and how to follow the winding path that leads you to accomplishing your goals.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Ritu Patel, who shares about her path to matching into PM&R residency and how to follow the winding path that leads you to accomplishing your goals.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Sarah Simcox, who shares about her path to matching into PM&R residency and how to reflect on your strengths and lean into your interests. Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Alfeil Felipe, who shares about his path to matching into PM&R Residency and how to craft your application to effectively tell your story.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Peter Gallos, who shares about his path to matching into PM&R Residency as a reapplicant. Additionally, here is the link to his reddit post that details his journey and advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/ERAS2024Match2025/comments/1jp104u/post_soap_scramble_advice_seeking_preliminary/Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Danielle Broussard, who shares about her path to matching into PM&R Residency.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Bendrick Wang, who shares about his path to matching into PM&R Residency.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Dr. Robert Maldonado, who shares about his path to becoming a PM&R trained Pain Medicine specialist. Dr. Maldonado shares insights and advice for trainees as they pursue PM&R, subspecialty, and building their practice to suit their skills and interests.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Dr. Casey Fenger, who shares about his path to becoming a Spinal Cord Injury specialist. Dr. Fenger is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and is heavily involved in their TRAILS program which connects rehabilitation patients with outdoor recreation activities throughout their recovery. We discuss his experiences with adaptive sports, specifically with the TetraSki device. Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by Breaking Copyright

Join us as Leyla walks us through the basics of opioid pharmacology!Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Student Doctor Akinchita Kumar, who shares about her path to becoming a student leader within the PM&R space and how to explore the field more whether you are at the beginning of medical school or feeling like a late arrival during rotations. Akinchita has led many other aspiring physiatrists and shares experiences of personal growth, stepping out of her comfort zone, and finding her place. If you have any questions for Akinchita, her social media and email are below:X/Twitter: @akinchitaInstagram: akinchitaEmail: [email protected]

Join us as Dr. Drissi discusses the fundamentals of OMM and how to incorporate it into your practice in various physiatry settings!Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Nirmal Maxwell, DO, a current Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Maxwell shares his experiences pursuing residency in PM&R, what drew him towards the field of sports medicine, and how other aspiring physiatrists and sports medicine physicians can set themselves up for success in their training journey.

Join us as Maxwell walks us through the basics of pain physiology and learn some clinical pearls on pain management! Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us as we here about Dr. Vargas's diverse career and physiatry experiences! From general PM&R to a novel post-acute care practice, to addiction medicine, this episode is full of career and life pearls.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for an episode with our guest, Amir Mahajer, DO, an attending physiatrist at Osso Health. Dr. Mahajer practices outpatient interventional sports and spine medicine and is the current President of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR). Learn all about his experience discovering interventional physiatry, integrating movement as medicine into his practice, and lessons he has learned as a leader in the field!Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us as we get to know Chayston Brown who will be joining as one of our new Co-host! We also discuss updates on Pathways in PM&R initiative and opportunities.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for an episode with our guest Dr. Brent Clower, DO, an attending physiatrist at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center in metro Atlanta. Dr. Clower also practices outpatient pain medicine! Learn all about his experience discovering inpatient general rehab and pain medicine, with a special focus on understanding the difference between accredited vs. non-accredited fellowship programs! Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Today's episode highlights a unique field, interventional orthobiologics. Come join us as we host Dr. Chris Centeno who runs an inteventional orthobiologics private practice, foundation, and fellowship.Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Today's episode highlights the PM&R Subspecialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, a deeply rewarding field that involves building trust, patient education, and a great work-life balance. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sean Dreyer, MD, a SCI attending at Rancho Los Amigos in Downey, CA. Dr. Dreyer offers wonderful advice including the importance of advocating for yourself, planning ahead, and paying it forward to future trainees. Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us as we hear about Dr. Jacobs life as a traveling physiatrist! An episode you don't want to miss! Be sure to check out her instagram to learn more about locum tenens work, @thelocumladyEmail: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Nick Elwert, DO, MS from the University of Kentucky Department of PM&R! Dr. Elwert shares his pathway to stroke rehab, academic leadership, student mentorship, resident education, and a unique perspective on finding career fulfillment along your PM&R journey! Plus, some pearls of wisdom for 4th years participating in the 2025 Match! Dr. Elwert bio: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/doctors/nicholas-elwert Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us as we hear about Dr. Sutterer's life as a community sports medicine physiatrist and hear about how he became a famous YouTuber! An episode you don't want to miss!Email: [email protected]/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmrContributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmrMusic powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us as we hear about Dr. Finnoff's path to becoming the U.S. Olympic/Paralympic Chief Medical Officer, what his day to day life looks like, and to learn about ways to get involved. An episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Finnoff's bio: https://www.acsm.org/membership/acsm-member-spotlight/jonathan-finnoff-do-facsm Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

Join us for a conversation on all things Pediatric Rehab as we host Dr. Katherine DeGraaff, DO from the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Learn about common conditions in pediatric physiatry as well as treatment options within this broad field! For aspiring trainees, Dr. Graaff shares her experience training in Washington, D.C. and her best advice to help you find your pathway to Pediatric Rehab! An episode you don't want to miss! Dr. DeGraaff's bio: https://www.choa.org/doctors/katherine-rose-degraaff Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

Today we're hosting Dr. James Meiling, DO who walks us through his experience during neuromuscular medicine fellowship and his unique practice as a early career academic physiatrist. Dr. Meiling's bio: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/meiling-james-b-d-o/bio-20571470 Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

Today we're hosting Dr. Kimberly Rauch, DO, a board-certified physiatrist at the University of North Carolina. Join us as we discuss all things general rehab, academic medicine, spasticity management, and womens' health rehab! Dr. Rauch's bio: https://www.med.unc.edu/phyrehab/directory/kimberly-rauch/ Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

Curious about what a career in Pain Medicine looks like as a Physiatrist? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christy Hunt, DO of the Mayo Clinic as she shares her training experience, day-in-the-life, and advice for trainees! Dr. Hunt Bio: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/hunt-christy-l-d-o/bio-20464442 Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

Welcome to Pathways in PM&R, a show designed to provide exposure to physiatry and opportunities within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation! In our first episode, our Co-Hosts Hunter Soleymani, MD (PGY-1) and Amy Patel, MS (OMS-IV) share insights into their PM&R experience & Pathways in PM&R. Thanks for tuning in! Email: [email protected] Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright