State of the Science Symposium

Sponsors

State of the Science Symposium

Lessons Learned in Medical Rehabilitation and Re-Integration: An International Perspective

Presented by

The Center for Rehabilitation Science Research (CRSR), Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences

Department of Rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences

With support from the Paralyzed Veterans of America

Thursday, November 10, 2016
0730 – 1600
Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada
501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

50th State of the Science Symposium Award Presentation
Rory A. Cooper PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Video
Morning Greeting
Commander Ian Torrie, Embassy of Canada, Washington DC
Video

Opening Remarks
Colonel Robert Spencer, Embassy of Canada, Washington DC
Video

Remarks
Brigadier-General H.C. MacKay, Surgeon General, Commander, Canadian Forces Health Service Group
Video
Presentation
Remarks
Al Kovach, National President, Paralyzed Veterans of America
Video

Remarks
Paul F. Pasquina MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Video

Disability in Canadian Military Veterans Released Since 1998: Implications for Rehabilitation
Jim Thompson MD CCFP (EM) FCFP, Veterans Affairs Canada
Video
Presentation
Rehabilitation of the Complex Blast Casualty
Paul F. Pasquina MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Video

Forging a New Future through Technology and Education
Rory A. Cooper PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Video
Presentation
Medical Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Wounded Canadian Soldiers
Michael Crouzat MD CCFP(SEM), Flight Surgeon, Advanced Dive Medical Officer
Video
Presentation
Lessons Learned in Medical Rehabilitation and Re-Integration: An International Perspective
LCol Markus Besemann, Head of Rehabilitation Medicine, Canadian Armed Forces
Video
Presentation
Q&A
LTG(ret) Eric B. Schoomaker MD
Video

Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre: The Injured Serviceman and a Model of Care
Dr. Colonel Alan Mistlin, Frimley Park Hospital, United Kingdom
Video

Ciran: An innovative rehabilitation model for patients with chronic pain, fatigue and dysfunctioning
Col. (Ret) Agali Mert, Royal Netherlands Airforce
Video
Presentation
The importance of non-clinical support in improving outcomes for veterans and their families - an Australian experience
Robyn Collins, AHPRA State Manager, Western Australia
Video
Presentation

See the symposium photos on the HERL Facebook page

All presentations are in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view.

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