2024 Q&A Summer Series: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine-2024 Summer Series Q&A Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the AAP's 2024 Fellowship Summer Series focusing on spinal cord injury medicine. The speakers, Amanda Harrington, Felicia Skelton, and Yelena Svercha, share insights about their experiences in the field. They emphasize the importance of fellowship training in SCI medicine, highlighting the diverse clinical opportunities available, including inpatient and outpatient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research. They address common questions about committing to SCI practice post-fellowship, mentioning the flexibility to practice in a variety of settings, including VA centers or general rehab practices. They also stress the advocacy role of a physiatrist in caring for vulnerable populations and the professional growth opportunities within the SCI community.Overall, the speakers express their passion for SCI medicine and encourage viewers to consider pursuing a fellowship in this rewarding specialty.

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This one hour panel-style discussion will include a general introduction about the fellowship and the core components of the fellowship, followed by Q&A.

Presenters: Amanda Harrington, MD, Felicia Skelton, MD, Jelena Svircev, MD

Keywords

spinal cord injury

fellowship training

SCI medicine

clinical opportunities

interdisciplinary collaboration

VA centers

physiatrist advocacy

professional growth