I went to a doctor and it said John Smith, MD, FAAPM & R. What does this stand for?
2007-09-04 17:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by pooplin 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It has nothing to do with the FAA.
It stands for:
Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
This means he is a member of his professional academy which sets the standards for his type of practice.
There are levels of recognition dependent on the standards of the academy.
Usually they are member, diplomate and fellow, with fellow being the highest level of training and knowledge recognized by the organization. In other words he is very qualified
2007-09-04 17:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a Fellow in the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, sometimes referred to as a Physiatrist & specializing in Rehabilitation.
2007-09-04 17:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by jellybeanmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I googled "FAAPM&R" and noticed the same thing you did.
Now I am puzzled as well.
Are there any doctors any 'Flipping' Doctors on line to give us the explaination?
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thanks Jellybeanmom!
2007-09-04 17:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by secret society 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can do FAA physicals for pilots.
2007-09-04 17:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋