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schedule, which allowed us time to appreciate the incredible views and the fantastic gemstone colors," Dr. Barry noted. Labeling his overall experience nothing short of "fantastic," Dr. Barry will continue with N A S A ' s space shuttle program. Having just completed a mission, however, it could be some time before Dr. Barry returns to space.
"Becoming an astronaut was the fulfillment of a dream I've had ever since I was six years old," said Daniel T. Barry, MD, PhD of Houston, TX. Dr. B a r r y - an AAPM&R m e m b e r - - w a s one of six astronaut crew members aboard the NASA space shuttle Endeavour during its January mission. Endeavour astronauts completed a 9-day mission that included two spacewalks and the retrieval of two satellites. Dr. Barry and two other shuttle crew members participated in extravehicular activities, or spacewalks, during the mission. The spacewalks were conducted to evalu1996 Study Guide Now ate tools and techniques for the construction and maintenance of an international Available on Disk space station. Dr. Barry, who holds master's and docThe 1996 Study Guide and Self-Assesstoral degrees in electrical engineering/comment Examination f o r Practitioners was inputer science from Princeton, received his cluded as a supplement to the March issue MD from the University of Miami and of the Archives of Physical Medicine and completed his PM&R residency at the UniRehabilitation for all subscribers. The 1996 versity of Michigan. Study Guide is part of the fourth edition Although Dr. Barry's initial goal in purof the Self-Directed Physiatric Education suing medical training was to return to enProgram and contains timely updates, gineering with an enhanced perspective, he learning objectives, and extensive biblioggained a special appreciation for physiatry. raphies. The 1996 edition covers key cliniDr. Barry recalls that, as a medical student, cal topic areas including: rehabilitation in a visit to an amputee clinic was a defining limb deficiency and cardiovascular, pulmonary and cancer rehabilitation. moment. Sponsored by the American Academy of " I was really impressed with what could :: be done for these patients just with the little i Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation things to make their lives easier," Dr. i (AAPM&R), the Study Guide features two Barry noted. examination components that allow partici"Often in medicine we are concerned pants to earn up to 32 hours of Category 1 with prolonging life. For me, the appeal CME credit by completing program reof PM&R was the focus on improving the quirements. patient' s quality of life and on meeting the The 1996 Study Guide is also now availpatient's goals," he added. able on computer disk in both Windows Dr. Barry's affection for the specialty and Macintosh formats. Users can save was surpassed only by his love for the hours of time with this powerful clinical space program. After being selected by and research reference tool. In addition to NASA in March 1992, Dr. Barry comthe valuable material contained in the pleted a year of training at the Johnson printed version, the 1996 Study Guide on Space Center in Houston, TX. His initial Disk contains the full text of more than 20 assignments focused on primary payloads key reference articles. The Study Guide on for the Mission Development Branch of the Disk is an ideal way to keep abreast of the Astronaut Office. Subsequent assignments latest clinical developments in the speincluded work in the Shuttle Avionics Intecialty. This flexible resource also serves as gration Laboratory and portable computing a great guide in preparing for recertificaissues for the space shuttle. tion. On the recent Endeavour mission, Dr. The 1996 Study Guide on Disk ix availBarry and fellow astronaut Leroy Chiao able to AAPM&R members for $55 and to evaluated tools and techniques for the ornonmembers f o r $80. For more informabital construction of an international space tion or an order form contact Sylvia Siliestation during a 6-hour spacewalk. "After zar in the Academy National Office at 312/ a late start, we were able to keep ahead of 464-9700.
Arch Phys Med Rehabi! Vo177, May 1996
Interim Meetings Focus On Management of Dystonia and Spasticity There is still time to register for the 1996 AAPM&R regional workshops on the Use of Botulinum-A Toxin for the Management of Focal Dystonia and Spasticity. Space is available in two separate workshops scheduled for June 21-22 and August 2-3 in Chicago. The workshops offer didactic sessions on the techniques, indications, and contraindications for the use of Botulinum-A Toxin in the treatment of focal dystonia and spasticity. Local physicians will demonstrate patient injections, and attendees will have an opportunity to present case studies from their practices. An outstanding faculty of clinicians, educators, and researchers will offer the latest scientific information on this topic and provide practical demonstrations of injection techniques. Each workshop is limited to 75 participants in order to enhance this educational opportunity for all attendees. Workshop participants can earn up to 10 Category 1 CME credits, and the workshop schedule will allow ample free time for those who wish to combine the educational opportunity with an exploration of the "Windy City." Call the Academy National Office at (312) 464-9700for more information about these workshops.
Windy City To Host 1996 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Chicago will host the Academy's 58th Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition, October 10-13, 1996. "Quality Outcomes: Forging the Physiatric Future" is the theme of the 1996 Annual Assembly, and several sessions will focus on measuring and documenting quality physiatric care.
The meeting will feature nine topic tracks with a broad appeal to all physiatfists regardless of special areas of interest. A PASSOR program and a roster of distinguished speakers will maximize the value of this three-and-one-half-day meeting. The latest in PM&R-related products and services for the specialty will also be on display in the Exhibit Hall. What's new? The three-and-a-half day scientific program offers something for ev-
ORGANIZATION NEWS--AAPM&R
One Giant Leap for Physiatry
schedule, which allowed us time to appreciate the incredible views and the fantastic gemstone colors," Dr. Barry noted. Labeling his overall experience nothing short of "fantastic," Dr. Barry will continue with N A S A ' s space shuttle program. Having just completed a mission, however, it could be some time before Dr. Barry returns to space.
"Becoming an astronaut was the fulfillment of a dream I've had ever since I was six years old," said Daniel T. Barry, MD, PhD of Houston, TX. Dr. B a r r y - an AAPM&R m e m b e r - - w a s one of six astronaut crew members aboard the NASA space shuttle Endeavour during its January mission. Endeavour astronauts completed a 9-day mission that included two spacewalks and the retrieval of two satellites. Dr. Barry and two other shuttle crew members participated in extravehicular activities, or spacewalks, during the mission. The spacewalks were conducted to evalu1996 Study Guide Now ate tools and techniques for the construction and maintenance of an international Available on Disk space station. Dr. Barry, who holds master's and docThe 1996 Study Guide and Self-Assesstoral degrees in electrical engineering/comment Examination f o r Practitioners was inputer science from Princeton, received his cluded as a supplement to the March issue MD from the University of Miami and of the Archives of Physical Medicine and completed his PM&R residency at the UniRehabilitation for all subscribers. The 1996 versity of Michigan. Study Guide is part of the fourth edition Although Dr. Barry's initial goal in purof the Self-Directed Physiatric Education suing medical training was to return to enProgram and contains timely updates, gineering with an enhanced perspective, he learning objectives, and extensive biblioggained a special appreciation for physiatry. raphies. The 1996 edition covers key cliniDr. Barry recalls that, as a medical student, cal topic areas including: rehabilitation in a visit to an amputee clinic was a defining limb deficiency and cardiovascular, pulmonary and cancer rehabilitation. moment. Sponsored by the American Academy of " I was really impressed with what could :: be done for these patients just with the little i Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation things to make their lives easier," Dr. i (AAPM&R), the Study Guide features two Barry noted. examination components that allow partici"Often in medicine we are concerned pants to earn up to 32 hours of Category 1 with prolonging life. For me, the appeal CME credit by completing program reof PM&R was the focus on improving the quirements. patient' s quality of life and on meeting the The 1996 Study Guide is also now availpatient's goals," he added. able on computer disk in both Windows Dr. Barry's affection for the specialty and Macintosh formats. Users can save was surpassed only by his love for the hours of time with this powerful clinical space program. After being selected by and research reference tool. In addition to NASA in March 1992, Dr. Barry comthe valuable material contained in the pleted a year of training at the Johnson printed version, the 1996 Study Guide on Space Center in Houston, TX. His initial Disk contains the full text of more than 20 assignments focused on primary payloads key reference articles. The Study Guide on for the Mission Development Branch of the Disk is an ideal way to keep abreast of the Astronaut Office. Subsequent assignments latest clinical developments in the speincluded work in the Shuttle Avionics Intecialty. This flexible resource also serves as gration Laboratory and portable computing a great guide in preparing for recertificaissues for the space shuttle. tion. On the recent Endeavour mission, Dr. The 1996 Study Guide on Disk ix availBarry and fellow astronaut Leroy Chiao able to AAPM&R members for $55 and to evaluated tools and techniques for the ornonmembers f o r $80. For more informabital construction of an international space tion or an order form contact Sylvia Siliestation during a 6-hour spacewalk. "After zar in the Academy National Office at 312/ a late start, we were able to keep ahead of 464-9700.
Arch Phys Med Rehabi! Vo177, May 1996
Interim Meetings Focus On Management of Dystonia and Spasticity There is still time to register for the 1996 AAPM&R regional workshops on the Use of Botulinum-A Toxin for the Management of Focal Dystonia and Spasticity. Space is available in two separate workshops scheduled for June 21-22 and August 2-3 in Chicago. The workshops offer didactic sessions on the techniques, indications, and contraindications for the use of Botulinum-A Toxin in the treatment of focal dystonia and spasticity. Local physicians will demonstrate patient injections, and attendees will have an opportunity to present case studies from their practices. An outstanding faculty of clinicians, educators, and researchers will offer the latest scientific information on this topic and provide practical demonstrations of injection techniques. Each workshop is limited to 75 participants in order to enhance this educational opportunity for all attendees. Workshop participants can earn up to 10 Category 1 CME credits, and the workshop schedule will allow ample free time for those who wish to combine the educational opportunity with an exploration of the "Windy City." Call the Academy National Office at (312) 464-9700for more information about these workshops.
Windy City To Host 1996 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Chicago will host the Academy's 58th Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition, October 10-13, 1996. "Quality Outcomes: Forging the Physiatric Future" is the theme of the 1996 Annual Assembly, and several sessions will focus on measuring and documenting quality physiatric care.
The meeting will feature nine topic tracks with a broad appeal to all physiatfists regardless of special areas of interest. A PASSOR program and a roster of distinguished speakers will maximize the value of this three-and-one-half-day meeting. The latest in PM&R-related products and services for the specialty will also be on display in the Exhibit Hall. What's new? The three-and-a-half day scientific program offers something for ev-