Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
The purpose of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club is to educate and expose medical students to the field and practice of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The objectives of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club are for its members to acquire a better understanding of the skills, practices, and knowledge required to be a successful physiatrist; to gain valuable hands-on experience with procedures specific to PM&R; learn about the diverse multidisciplinary team required for successful rehabilitation.
Officers, 2026-2027
| Position | Name |
| President | Andrew DeRosa |
| Vice President | Hasan Samad |
| Treasurer | James Birong |
| Advisor | Imber Coppinger, D.O. |
No Dues
Services Provided
The club will provide the college of osteopathic medicine an additional route of offered education as the experts we are bringing in for meetings and clinics go beyond what is taught in our curriculum. Additionally, since physiatry is about restoring the functional ability of patients through non invasive management, it promotes the principles of the DO philosophy, ultimately spreading the osteopathic way. The club does not currently have any planned philanthropic events.
Tentative Schedule for 2026-2027
Fall
- Lecture by Cleveland Clinic fellowship trained physiatrist on interventional spine medicine
- Q&A with Atlanta Hawks team physiatrist
- NCS and EMG clinic w/ neuro club
Spring
- Q&A with Ohio University Hockey team physiatrist on PM&R and life within sports medicine
- Ultrasound clinic with the ultrasound interest group
- Veteran rehabilitation lecture with the local VA clinic
*None of these events will need to be financed as they are all put on voluntarily by the hosts of the lectures/events.