Abstract There is a persistent underrepresentation of women and multiple ethnic minority groups among medical school and residency applicants and trainees, particularly in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&amp;R). There is limited information on what causes these demographic disparities in PM&amp;R and on strategies to increase interest in the field. To address this gap and improve early recruitment efforts, the authors conducted the first-ever national survey to gather information on pre-medical students’ perceived barriers to medical school admissions, career interests, perceptions of PM&amp;R, and strategies to increase interest in PM&amp;R. The survey received 1093 responses from 236 colleges with a diverse representation of participants, including 53.3% (n = 583) from historically underrepresented groups such as those Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM), and those from rural communities, and/or low socioeconomic backgrounds. Only 31.2% (n = 313) knew the existence of PM&amp;R. However, 60.0% (n = 568) of respondents were interested in learning more about PM&amp;R through shadowing a PM&amp;R physician (82.2%, n = 780), attending workshops (75.9%, n = 720), and mentorship (58.9%, n = 559). The national survey revealed limited exposure to PM&amp;R at the pre-medical level but a strong interest in dedicated mentorship and workshops, suggesting effective strategies to address underrepresentation.

Adedeji Adeniyi

Shane Fuentes

Raysha Farah

Sahadah Lawani

Oliver Sosa

Mikaili Puckerine

Joel Stein

Kristian J von Rickenbach

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation focuses on the practice, research and educational aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Monthly issues keep physiatrists up-to-date on the optimal functional restoration of patients with disabilities, physical treatment of neuromuscular impairments, the development of new rehabilitative technologies, and the use of electrodiagnostic studies. The Journal publishes cutting-edge basic and clinical research, clinical case reports and in-depth topical reviews of interest to rehabilitation professionals.

Topics include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary disease, trauma, acute and chronic pain, amputation, prosthetics and orthotics, mobility, gait, and pediatrics as well as areas related to education and administration. Other important areas of interest include cancer rehabilitation, aging, and exercise. The Journal has recently published a series of articles on the topic of outcomes research. This well-established journal is the official scholarly publication of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).

The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation focuses on the practice, research, and educational aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Monthly issues keep physiatrists informed about optimal functional restoration for patients with disabilities, physical treatment of neuromuscular impairments, the development of new rehabilitative technologies, and the application of electrodiagnostic studies. The journal publishes cutting-edge basic and clinical research, clinical case reports, and in-depth topical reviews that are of interest to rehabilitation professionals.\n\nTopics covered include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary disease, trauma, acute and chronic pain, amputation, prosthetics and orthotics, mobility, gait, and pediatrics, as well as areas related to education and administration. Other significant areas of interest include cancer rehabilitation, aging, and exercise. The journal has recently published a series of articles on outcomes research. This well-established journal is the official scholarly publication of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).

《American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation》专注于物理医学和康复的实践、研究和教育方面。每月一期的期刊帮助物理医学专家了解残疾患者的最佳功能恢复、神经肌肉损伤的物理治疗、新的康复技术的发展以及电诊断研究的应用。期刊发表前沿的基础和临床研究、临床案例报告以及对康复专业人士感兴趣的深入专题评论。\n\n期刊涵盖的主题包括肌肉骨骼疾病、脑损伤、脊髓损伤、心肺疾病、创伤、急性和慢性疼痛、截肢、假肢和矫形器、移动性、步态以及儿科的预防、诊断、治疗和康复等方面。此外，教育和管理相关领域也是重要的关注点。其他重要的研究领域包括癌症康复、老龄化和运动。期刊最近还发表了一系列关于结果研究的文章。这本历史悠久的期刊是美国学术物理医学家协会（AAP）的官方学术出版物。

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