Leadership and Operational Skills for Inpatient Physiatrists & Medical Directors

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM AST

Location: 104 AB

Speaker(s)

Marina Ma, MD

Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine

Course Director(s)

Sheryl Katta-Charles, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Clinical Professor
Indiana University School of Medicine

Speaker(s)

Sharon David, MD

Director of Consults
Mayo Clinic
Mary E. Russell, DO, MS

Associate Professor; Vice Chair- Quality & Compliance; Med Director
UTHealth Houston; TIRR Memorial Hermann- The Woodlands
Donna Huang, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine

Faculty(s)

Idris Amin, MD (he/him/his)

Associate Professor
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Samuel Lee, MD

Assistant Professor
Loma Linda University
Adam Lewno, DO

Assistant Professor
University of Michigan
Shawn M. Peterson, DO (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Roger Luo, MD

Associate Professor, Associate Residency Program Director
Rutgers Health New Jersey Medical School
Jeremy Stanek, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Stanford University

Speaker(s)

Danielle Erdman, MS, CCC-SLP, MRMC

Vice President of Operations
Brooks Rehabilitation
DE

Dawn Etman

Brief Session Description : This interactive 4-hour bootcamp equips physiatrists with essential skills for inpatient attending and medical director roles. Through small group activities and large group debriefs, participants will learn peer-to-peer review strategies, JCAHO/CARF accreditation preparation, leading effective team conferences, and managing family dynamics and difficult conversations. Each session includes real-world case scenarios and practical takeaways, ensuring participants leave with actionable skills and a resource toolkit. This workshop fills a critical training gap, preparing physiatrists to navigate administrative, leadership, and communication challenges in inpatient rehabilitation settings with confidence.