2024 Road to Residency M1M2 Webinar-2024 Road to Residency M1M2 Webinar

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Video Summary

The video transcript captures a comprehensive panel discussion about Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) for medical students. Lauren, the education and well-being representative of the MSC, introduces the event and her colleagues Jen and Elise. The panelists, including residents and attendings from institutions like Kessler Institute of Rehab and Rutgers PM&R program, share their insights on PM&R. Dr. Sarang Singh highlights his late discovery of PM&R's blend of patient relationships with hands-on medical practices. Dr. Eric Jones and other panelists echo similar sentiments, appreciating PM&R's patient-centered approach, community involvement, and relationship building. They discuss various specialties within PM&R, such as sports medicine and pain management, emphasizing the field's flexibility and collaborative nature with other medical professionals like physical and occupational therapists.<br /><br />Challenges like dealing with insurance and the necessity of balancing medical and functional treatment are noted. The conversation touches upon the importance of exposure to different facets of PM&R, such as inpatient and outpatient care, and engaging with national PM&R societies and conferences for broader awareness and networking. Attending medical school without a PM&R department requires seeking external opportunities, such as rotational programs and online networking via platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.<br /><br />The panelists consistently advise keeping an open mind, gaining diverse experience, and understanding PM&R's unique language and comprehensive treatment approach, setting it apart from other medical fields. The event concludes with an encouragement to engage with PM&R communities for those interested in the field.

Keywords

Physical Medicine

Rehabilitation

PM&R

medical students

patient-centered

sports medicine

pain management

networking

rotational programs

collaborative nature