Ur PM&R Podcast: It Gets the People Going

Today I have have the great pleasure of presenting Dr. Diana Molinares, the new associate program director of PM&R at the University of Miami and Director of Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine, as well as Dr. Chane Price, the new Program Director of PM&R at the University of Miami. We talk about becoming a leader in physiatry, the journey of an international medical school graduate, the vision of the program at the University of Miami, and of course Cuban coffee and Miami restaurants.

Today we talk to newly minted PGY3s Oliver and Maja. We talk about the struggles of medical training in the time of COVID, the transition from intern year to PGY2 to PGY3, and mental health. Of course, we talk about the future of our program, favorite food spots, and obviously Cuban coffee.

What is a recreational therapist? What do they do and how are they integral to patient care? Listen to this podcast to see how Alex Maitre (Recreational Therapist) and Samanda Vasquez (Physical Therapist) talk about the integral parts of team work for adaptive sports. Oh, and lets not forget your favorite rapid fire questions!

On today's episode, I interview David Valdes. By far one of the nicest, most hardworking and passionate people you will ever meet. He has a passion for the ocean, music, and getting absolutely shredded at the gym. Enjoy the episode as he describes his journey throughout medical school to ultimately landing a job here in South Florida. ENJOY!

On today's episode we present the new chiefs, Dr. Cristy Brea and Dr. Quan Le. They discuss their vision for the program, best food spots in Miami, and their passion for leadership! Also, bloopers at the end!

Dr. Lauren Lerner is the associate medical director for the Mt. Sinai rehabilitation center in Miami Beach. What is medical marijuana? Whats it like to be an attending right out of residency? PLUS OUR FIRST BLOOPERS!!!!!

We speak to Coretha Davis, the backbone of our department! She is our residency, fellowship, medical student and observer coordinator. When should you email an attending? Whats her favorite resident? Why should you pick Miami? Find out on this episode!

Today we present the Chair of the PM&R Department at the University of Miami. Dr. David Gater. Find out a little about his background, the vision he has for our program and how many pots of coffee he drinks! Thank you for listening!

Dr. Martinez-Barrizonte is the Chief of Service for the Spinal Cord unit at the Miami VA and an instrumental part in our education. What will she say about Cuban Coffee? What is her advice for applicants? Find out on the podcast!

The Chiefs Dr. Mays and Dr. Dove give insights on Miami, their journey to the mountain top of being chiefs, and advice to applicants. Cuban Coffee is again a topic and advice on being the best applicant possible.

Dr. Kevin Dalal is the medical director of spinal cord injury rehabilitation at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center. He is also an assistant professor in the department of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with impeccable fashion. What's his vision for the program? What's his take on Cuban coffee? Find out on this episode!

In our first full episode, we bring you Dr. Chane Price. Our Assistant Program Director and Interventional Spine attending. What vision does he have for our program? What food does he like? Interventional Spine Course, is that even a thing? All your questions will soon be answered once you listen! Follow us on Twitter at Umiami_PMR and on Instagram at Umiami_PMR.

Stay tuned for our first full episode dropping soon!