Dr. Marilyn Pacheco will tell her incredible journey in Physiatry from her humble beginnings through her appointment as Chief of Rehabilitation!
Faculty: Marilyn Pacheco, MD, Edward J Hines VA, Chicago, IL, Chief of Rehabilitation Services, Board Certification in PM&R, SCI Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine

Debate Topic - Controversies in Neurorehabilitation
A collaborate 'Debate' between medical students on the best choice for neurostimulant medication for patients with Disorders of Consciousness following a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Moderator: Ravi Kasi, MD
Faculty: Ravi Kasi, MD, Rush University, Chicago, IL, Residency Program Director, Board Certification in PM&R and Brain Injury Medicine
Selected Debate Students: Jonathan Bauer, Rush University; Dante Betti, Midwestern University

Spasticity Management 101
Learn everything you need to know for your Audition Elective!
Faculty: Andrew Patton, DO, Rush University, Chicago, IL, Assistant Residency Program Director

Quiz Bowl
Short Quiz on Socrative App based upon neurorehabilitation topics discussed above and reading materials.

DAY 2: Musculoskeletal Medicine  

MedxTED Talk (Story and Questions)
Dr. Lawrence Frank will tell his journey through a variety of subspecialities in PM&R and his journey through multiple leadership roles for Hospitals, National Organizations, etc.!
Faculty: Lawrence W. Frank, MD, Elmhurst Hospital, Chicago, IL, Board Certification in PM&R, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine

Debate Topic - Controversies in Spine Medicine
Dr. Prempreet Bajaj will lead a collaborative 'Debate' between medical students on the use and indication for interlaminar ESI versus a trans foraminal ESI. Discussions will also include the efficacy of use of steroid in a facet joint block for long term pain relief.  Moderator: Prempreet Bajaj, DO
Faculty: Prempreet Bajaj, DO, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Board Certification in PM&R and Pain MedicineSelected Debate Students: Chandan Saini, Midwestern University; Neil Makwana, ATSU; Jonathan Labampa, Midwestern University

Lumbar Discogenic Pain 101
Clinical presentation, diagnosis and management
Faculty: Vittal Nagar, MD, PhD, Kinisi Institute for Movement, Board Certification in PM&R and Pain Medicine

Quiz Bowl Part II
Short Quiz on Socrative App based upon spine topics discussed above and reading materials.