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Continuing Education

The Department of PM&R is proud to offer opportunities year-round for practitioners and students on a wide variety of topics. 

Panther Rehab Rounds Grand Rounds Lecture Series

Join the Department of PM&R for an invited lecture in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Topics will be of interest to our Residents, Fellows, and Post-docs, but the event is open to trainees and faculty of all departments. The event is held in-person and/or virtually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7am or 11am.

2026
January 21 - Dr. Goeran Fiedler, University of Pittsburgh  
February 11 - Dr. Sean Smith, University of Michigan  
March 11 - Dr. Kitty Wu  
April 15 – Dr. Prathap Jayaram
May 13 - Dr. Timothy Dillingham  
June 3 - UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day Dr. W. Koroshetz  
July 15 - Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah  
August 19 - Dr. Elizabeth Sandel  
September 16 – Dr. Rebecca Seal  
October 14 – Dr. Jiri Dvorak  
November 4 – Dr. Matthew Smuck 
December 9 - Dr. Marci Nilsen  

Panther Rehab Rounds previous speakers

2025
January 15 - Dr. Lee Fisher, University of Pittsburgh
February 19 - Dr. Kara Ayers, University of Cincinnati
March 19 - Dr. Michael S. Gold, University of Pittsburgh
April 16 - Dr. Jessica Merlin, University of Pittsburgh
May 21 - Dr. Brad Nindl, University of Pittsburgh
June 11 - UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
July 16 - Dr. Gayle Gordillo, University of Pittsburgh
August 20 - Dr. Lewis A Wheaton, Georgia Tech
September 17 - Dr. Shanti Pinto, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
October 15 - Dr. Chet Moritz, University of Washington
November 12 - Dr. Andrew Sprague, University of Pittsburgh
December 10 - Dr. Lori Shutter, University of Pittsburgh

2024
January 17 - Dr. Levi Hargrove, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 
February 14 - Dr. Bailey Petersen, University of Pittsburgh 
March 20 - Dr. Julie Faieta, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
April 17 - Dr. Abby Cheng, Washington University in St. Louis 
May 22 - UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
June 12 - Dr. Amy Houtrow, University of Pittsburgh
July 17 - Dr. Yamaan Saadeh, University of Michigan 
August 21 - Dr. John Fowler, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
September 18 - Dr. Carol Greco, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC 
October 16 - Dr. Vince Gabriel, University of Calgary 
November 13 - Dr. JR Rizzo, New York University Langone Health
December 11 - Dr. Jessica Jarvis, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

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UPMC Rehab Grand Rounds Newsletter

The UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is proud to present an insightful educational program focused on the latest clinical advances, bench-to-bedside research, and best practices in care delivery. This initiative offers printed publications that not only disseminate valuable knowledge but also provide participants with the opportunity to earn 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. By engaging with the material and completing a quiz at the end, healthcare professionals can enhance their expertise while fulfilling their CME requirements. This program is designed for anyone seeking to expand their understanding and stay current in the evolving field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

 
Annual Conferences

21st Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 

Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Date in 2026 to be announced

Current Concepts in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Date in 2026 to be announced

Registration is available online at: cce.upmc.com.