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American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Contact Information

John M. Wilson, Director, Advocacy & Communication
330 North Wabash Ave.,
Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60611-7617

312-464-9700 (Voice)
312-464-0227 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was founded to maximize the quality of life while minimizing the incidence, severity and prevalence of physical impairments and disabilities. The AAPM&R also promotes societal health and enhances the understanding of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. AAPM&R is the national medical specialty society of more than 6,500 physiatrists - physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Publications

"The Physiatrist", the Academy's official newsletter, is published 10 times a year; The "Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation", the leading journal for rehabilitation medicine, is co-published monthly by AAPM&R and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; An Academy "Membership Directory" is published in January of each year; In addition, the Academy provides various professional resource and patient education brochures.

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Date Entered: 10/1/1997
Date Edited: 6/21/2006
Date Revised: 11/14/2006 11:30:57 AM
Health Referral Number: HR2551
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