Pathways in PM&R

Co-hosted by Hunter Soleymani and Chayston Brown
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The Pathways in PM&R podcast is a welcoming space for trainees to learn all about the diverse career opportunities available with a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). We interview practicing physicians in various subspecialties of PM&R as well as in different practice settings such as academics, private practice, and locum tenens. Additionally, we provide prospective physiatrists with useful tools in their journey to PM&R residency!

  1. 19. Connecting With Patients Through Adaptive Sports in Spinal Cord Injury ft. Dr. Casey Fenger (University of Utah)

    15 JAN

    19. Connecting With Patients Through Adaptive Sports in Spinal Cord Injury ft. Dr. Casey Fenger (University of Utah)

    Join us for an episode with our guest, Dr. Casey Fenger, who shares about his path to becoming a Spinal Cord Injury specialist. Dr. Fenger is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and is heavily involved in their TRAILS program which connects rehabilitation patients with outdoor recreation activities throughout their recovery. We discuss his experiences with adaptive sports, specifically with the TetraSki device. Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by Breaking Copyright

    36 min
  2. Pain Talks: Episode 2. Opioid Pharmacology with Leyla Nasr

    11 JAN

    Pain Talks: Episode 2. Opioid Pharmacology with Leyla Nasr

    Join us as Leyla walks us through the basics of opioid pharmacology! Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

    20 min
  3. 18. Finding your way in PM&R and exploring student leadership roles ft. Student Dr. Akinchita Kumar

    15/12/2025

    18. Finding your way in PM&R and exploring student leadership roles ft. Student Dr. Akinchita Kumar

    Join us for an episode with our guest, Student Doctor Akinchita Kumar, who shares about her path to becoming a student leader within the PM&R space and how to explore the field more whether you are at the beginning of medical school or feeling like a late arrival during rotations. Akinchita has led many other aspiring physiatrists and shares experiences of personal growth, stepping out of her comfort zone, and finding her place.  If you have any questions for Akinchita, her social media and email are below: X/Twitter: @akinchita Instagram: akinchita Email: akinchita.kumar@lmunet.edu

    41 min

  4. 07/12/2025

    17. Incorporating OMM into your practice ft Dr. Wassim Drissi

    Join us as Dr. Drissi discusses the fundamentals of OMM and how to incorporate it into your practice in various physiatry settings! Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

    29 min
  5. 16. Exploring Sports Medicine in PM&R and Approaching Fellowship Match ft. Dr. Nirmal Maxwell

    15/10/2025

    16. Exploring Sports Medicine in PM&R and Approaching Fellowship Match ft. Dr. Nirmal Maxwell

    Join us for an episode with our guest, Nirmal Maxwell, DO, a current Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Maxwell shares his experiences pursuing residency in PM&R, what drew him towards the field of sports medicine, and how other aspiring physiatrists and sports medicine physicians can set themselves up for success in their training journey.

    39 min
  6. Pain Talks: Episode 1. Understanding Pain Physiology with Maxwell Berman

    08/10/2025

    Pain Talks: Episode 1. Understanding Pain Physiology with Maxwell Berman

    Join us as Maxwell walks us through the basics of pain physiology and learn some clinical pearls on pain management! Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

    31 min
  7. 15. Post Acute Care PM&R, Pain, and Addiction Medicine Private Practice ft. Dr. Noberto Vargas

    16/09/2025

    15. Post Acute Care PM&R, Pain, and Addiction Medicine Private Practice ft. Dr. Noberto Vargas

    Join us as we here about Dr. Vargas's diverse career and physiatry experiences! From general PM&R to a novel post-acute care practice, to addiction medicine, this episode is full of career and life pearls. Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

    42 min
  8. 14. Interventional Physiatry, movement as medicine, and leadership ft. Dr. Amir Mahajer (Osso Health)

    16/08/2025

    14. Interventional Physiatry, movement as medicine, and leadership ft. Dr. Amir Mahajer (Osso Health)

    Join us for an episode with our guest, Amir Mahajer, DO, an attending physiatrist at Osso Health. Dr. Mahajer practices outpatient interventional sports and spine medicine and is the current President of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR). Learn all about his experience discovering interventional physiatry, integrating movement as medicine into his practice, and lessons he has learned as a leader in the field! Email: pathwaysinpmr@gmail.com Twitter/X/Instagram: @pathways_in_pmr Contributions: ko-fi.com/pathwaysinpmr Music powered by BreakingCopyright

    41 min
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The Pathways in PM&R podcast is a welcoming space for trainees to learn all about the diverse career opportunities available with a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). We interview practicing physicians in various subspecialties of PM&R as well as in different practice settings such as academics, private practice, and locum tenens. Additionally, we provide prospective physiatrists with useful tools in their journey to PM&R residency!

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  • Creator
    Co-hosted by Hunter Soleymani and Chayston Brown
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Co-hosted by Hunter Soleymani and Chayston Brown
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    Pathways in PM&R
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