The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) was established in 1947 as the certifying body for the field of

physical medicine and rehabilitation Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, and outside the United States as physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM), is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life ...

under the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). It is one of two certifying boards, along with the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, to certify

physiatrist Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, and outside the United States as physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM), is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life ...

s in the United States. The Board certifies physicians with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees.

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