Professor & Chair at Penn State Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physiatrist, Electrodiagnosis, Spine & Neuromuscular Medicine, Researcher, Patient Advocate
Hershey, PA
Joined April 2009
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Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Grateful for everyone who attended this year's Department Chair Summit over in Charleston, SC!
Thank you to our PM&R Department Chairs from across the country for coming together to collaborate, share insights, and explore new ways to lead our specialty forward.
#Physiatry
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
In addition to honoring our 2025 Award Recipients during the presentation of AAPM&R Awards and PhyzTalks at #AAPMR25, we will be taking the time to spotlight all award recipients across our social media channels in the coming weeks, starting with our Frank H. Krusen, MD Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: @HoutrowMDPhDMPH!
See the full list of Award Recipients here: aapmr.org/members-publicatio…
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
🔥 New publication!
We used a socioecological model to map the intersection of disability, race/ethnicity, climate change, and rehabilitation outcomes, and how PM&R can respond.
🌀 Multilevel impacts.
📍Actionable strategies.
🧠 Equity-focused.
📄 doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.13401
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
🎉Happy Match Week! 🎉
From all of us at the Academy, good luck this week! We're here for you in every career stage as you start your #physiatry journey!
(And don't forget to tag us with your good news 😎)
#Match2025
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Congratulations to AAPM&R Board of Governors Secretary, @HoutrowMDPhDMPH, on receiving the 2024 Excellence in Health Equity Research Award from @ACRM!
Learn more: acrm.org/about/awards/excell…
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Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
How do you improve burnout and professional fulfillment? We are trying to figure that out in PM&R
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
ALT Visual abstract of paper. White background with blue letters
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
So proud to have so many of our residents presenting at #Physiatry24! Please stop at the poster presentations this evening and tomorrow and say hi to #PennStatePMR 💙
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
It was a great day for #PennStatePMR residents and dept chair, @T_Doc who spent the day on the slopes at @whitetailresort for Penn State’s annual Adaptive Ski Day in collaboration with Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports #twotopmountain #adaptiveski #adaptivesports @SFurlongDO
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
🚨Thanks to @PennStHershey for this awesome recruiting video👀🏑 Field hockey is a sport for all - Go PA Revs All Starz🌟 DMs are always open for new recruits!! #AdaptiveSports #a11y
Meet third-year medical student, @LydiaSmeltz. Lydia arrived to @Penn_State College of Medicine ready and equipped to make a difference. Listen in to learn more about her experience at RecFest and how she's serving her community through advocacy in her learning, dedication to accessibility and a passion for field hockey. 🏑
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
I am excited for Tracy's leadership!
The Board of Governors of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy J. Sereiko as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director effective February 1, 2024. Read more: aapmr.org/members-publicatio…
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Having a blast at #AAPMR23 on #PhysiatryDay! Meeting friends, mentors, and future colleagues, presenting on adaptive field hockey, learning more about other sports like e-sports, and we’re only halfway through the conference 🎉 PS attendees - remember to add alt text to photos 🙂
ALT White female student in white top standing in front of green poster kiosk with virtual poster on screen
ALT Six medical students of mixed races and ethnicities standing in front of cafe du monde
ALT Three physiatrists and one medical student sitting at a table in a hotel smiling at the camera
ALT A medical student in a black suit and a physiatrist in a grey suit wearing green yellow and purple boas posing in front of aapmr background
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Excited to share the @AAPhysiatry_MSC’s findings from our inaugural disability advocacy workshop at AAP ‘23. We have another session at @AAPhysiatrists ‘24 which will build on last year’s session! Love combining research and advocacy @cpiaseckimas @ValerieBresier @RubensteinDana
ALT Acceptance email from AAP for poster presentation titled “AAP medical council- and national student advocate-led workshop on disability advocacy for trainees”
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
It's been a busy month for our Strategic Coordinating Committees! Not only did the QPPR committee meet this weekend, but the MEC stopped by a Chicago Dogs game while in town! Shoutout & thank you to our volunteers for supporting our members and advancing the Academy’s goals!
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Inspiring day at the #RecFest #AdaptiveSports event today at Spooky Nook. Even @T_Doc got in a round of wheelchair rugby.
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
June 15 may be the biggest recruiting day for college field hockey but August 26 is about to be the biggest recruiting day for All Starz adaptive field hockey🤩🏑 got the clipboard and handouts ready to go - come try field hockey tomorrow at #RecFest #AdaptiveSports #FieldHockey
This will be our biggest #RecFest yet, with over 80 vendors and exhibits…Sports and recreation for every ability! 🤺🏀🚴♀️🎾🚵♂️🎣💃🏻🏊🏽 @PennStateGME @PennStHershey #PennStatePMR #AdaptiveSports #WheelchairBasketball
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
I’ve attended multiple physiatry conferences virtually, but I cannot wait to finally attend IN PERSON!! #PhysiatryFam I’d love to share how we used a team based approach to develop our adaptive field hockey program🏑 S/O to my research mentor @NRomanoskiDO See you in NOLA! @AAPMR
ALT Screenshot of AAPM&R abstract acceptance email for November conference
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
Our #AAPMR Health Policy & Legislation committee along with the Powers law firm getting ready to disembark for our day of lobbying on the Hill.
#PMRadvocate
@PowersLawFirm
Thiru Annaswamy, MD retweeted
For National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the voices, ideas and accomplishments that advance the specialty and the patients we serve. When our volunteers work TOGETHER, we make physiatry STRONGER! Thank YOU!
Explore all available volunteer opportunities: ow.ly/Rgje50NN0fy
