April 30, 2016:  The Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society held its Annual Business Meeting and 2016 Ursula Krusen Award competition at the YO Ranch Steakhouse, Dallas, Texas.   The following residents from across the state presented their research presentations:

Angela Cortez, MD – UT DELL AUSTIN

“Paraparesis, Hemiparesis, and Pain from Rare Longitudinally Extensive Varicella-Zoster Virus Myelitis, Meningoradiculitis, and Small Vessel Vasculitis”

Carol Li, MD  –  UTHSCSA

“Efficacy of intermittent dosing of zolpidem in disorders of consciousness: a case report”

Brittany Bickelhaupt, MD  –  UTHSCSA

“Effect of Wheelchair Stroke Pattern on Upper Extremity Muscle Fatigue”

Cole R. Linville, MD –  UTHSCH@Houston

“PMR in the Shock Trauma ICU at a Level I Trauma Center: A Retrospective Study”

Jeremiah West, MD – UTSW

“Burn Injuries in Pediatric Population: Are age and ethnicity associated with different functional outcomes?”

Hejun Yuan, MD – UTSW

“Functional improvement of post-liver transplant patients in inpatient rehabilitation and its determinant factor”

Dr. Mark Wren presented the 2016 Ursula Krusen Award to Dr. Brittany Bickelhaupt from UTHSCSA.  Congratulations Britney!