American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation AOCPMR

In this insightful episode, Meghan, our host, engages in a profound discussion about mental health with Dr. Morgan Cowan, a PGY-3 and administrative chief at UT Health PM&R. Dr. Cowan shares his personal journey and experiences with mental health during his 4th year of medical school, shedding light on the challenges he faced and how he sought help.
He provides an in-depth look into his experience with self-doubt and how he overcame it. Furthermore, he explains how these experiences have shaped his approach to residency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-care.
This episode serves as a rich resource for anyone looking to understand the mental health challenges faced in medical school and the strategies to overcome them.

Mia Buhrmaster is a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist at the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning. She earned her Bachelor's in Health Sciences at the University of South Florida. She graduated with her master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Jacksonville University. Enjoy this talk about the essential role of Speech-Language Pathologists and how it relates to PM&R.

Dr. David Cifu is an Eminent Scholar and Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration for the Virginia School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a Tenure Professor and Chair of the Department for PM&R. Dr. Cifu is the Chief of PM&R Services for the VCU health system, Founding Director of the VCU Center for Rehabilitation, Senior Consultant for Sheltering Arms Institute, and Senior Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
 
This video is a great explanation of what PM&R physicians do, what training is like, post-training career options, the next steps for interest in the field, and more!