President’s Message
December 2025 
Diana Hussain MD

President FSPMR

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

As we reach the end of 2025, I find myself reflecting with gratitude and pride on everything we have accomplished together. This has been a year of renewed energy, deeper collaboration, and remarkable progress for our society and our specialty. I want to sincerely thank each of you for your dedication, your advocacy, and your unwavering support of the Florida
Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

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A Major Milestone: Our Own Independent FSPMR Annual Meeting

It is with tremendous excitement that I share a historic development for our society:  In 2026, FSPMR will hold our own independent,  stand-alone Annual Meeting in Orlando.  For the first time in many years, we will gather under the FSPMR banner alone — with a program created exclusively for physiatrists, designed around the interests, needs, and vision of our specialty.

Exact dates and details will be announced soon, but I can assure you this meeting will represent the next chapter of growth and identity for FSPMR. It will be a place where education, innovation, advocacy, and community come
together in a way that truly reflects who we are and what we stand for.

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Our Goals for 2026

As we prepare for the year ahead, I want to outline several key goals that will guide our mission, strengthen our influence, and elevate the presence of PM&R in Florida.

 

1. Strengthen Our Identity as Physiatrists

With our independent meeting, we will highlight the full scope of our    specialty — from interventional pain and regenerative medicine to         neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, sports, spasticity, and      inpatient care.

Our goal is to make FSPMR the home for every physiatrist in Florida.

 

2. Expand Educational Opportunities

In 2026, we aim to:

· Launch additional virtual lectures and case-based webinars

· Increase collaboration with Florida residency programs

· Develop hands-on workshops tailored exclusively for PM&R practice

· Promote leadership pathways for residents and early-career physiatrists

 

3. Grow Membership & Engagement

We will continue to welcome physiatrists from all practice models —
inpatient, outpatient, academic, pain, and sports.

Our objective is not only to grow membership numbers, but to build a stronger, more connected community.

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4. Strengthen Advocacy & PAC Support

FSPMR will deepen its involvement in the FMA and other state-level
advocacy initiatives.

Building a stronger PAC presence is essential for protecting our scope,
improving patient access, and ensuring physiatrists have a voice in policy decisions that affect our daily practice.

 

5. Celebrate Our Legacy & Leadership

After launching the Hall of Fame in 2024, we will continue honoring
leaders who have shaped our society.

In 2025, we proudly inducted:

· Lorry Davis, whose decades of service as Executive Director provided foundational support for our society

· Mitchell Freed, MD, recognized for his long-standing dedication to PM&R in Florida

 

In 2026, we will further recognize those whose commitment has strengthened our specialty’s presence across the state.

 

 6. Foster a More Visible Public Presence

To enhance the impact of our specialty, we will work toward:

· A refreshed website

· Increased social media outreach

· Public education efforts that highlight the role of physiatrists in
restoring function, independence, and quality of life

 

Looking Back With Gratitude — and Ahead With
Enthusiasm

This year reminded us that when we stay engaged, we grow stronger. Our presence at the FMA, our participation in multidisciplinary initiatives, our residents’ involvement, and our thriving community all show that FSPMR is not just a society — it is a movement.

 

As we enter the holiday season, I hope each of you finds moments of rest, joy, and connection with loved ones. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving as your president, and I look forward to the incredible year ahead as we prepare to launch our first independent FSPMR Annual
Meeting.

 

Thank you for your commitment, your passion, and your leadership.

Let’s continue building the future of physiatry — together.

 

Warm regards,

Diana Hussain, M.D. FAAPMR,DABPM

President, FSPMR