Rising to the Occasion – Department Leadership in Action

Thursday, February 27, 2025

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM MST

Location: 103 A-B

Course Director(s)

Susan Maltser, DO

Dr
Northwell Health

Speaker(s)

Adam Stein, MD

Chair and Professor
Northwell Health
Joseph Herrera, DO

Professor and Chair, Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Eric Wisotzky, MD (he/him/his)

Residency Program Director
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD (she/her/hers)

Professor, Chair Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio

Disclosure(s):

Susan Maltser, DO: No financial relationships to disclose

Adam Stein, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

Joseph Herrera, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Eric Wisotzky, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

Brief Session Description : This course aims to equip emerging physician leaders in the field of PM&R with the essential skills necessary to navigate the complex challenges inherent in departmental leadership.
Participants will be better equipped with practical strategies and tools to effectively navigate departmental leadership challenges specific to PM&R. By engaging with real-life case studies and panel discussions, rising leaders will gain valuable hands-on experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of systems-based leadership practices specific to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.