Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺

🎓 It’s September 1st 🎓 🌟To our knowledge, today I became the ONLY female African-American Full #Professor of #Physiatry (#PMR) & #Neurology in the #UnitedStates🌟 Thankful. Grateful. Hopeful. #WomenInMedicine

A productive fall Board of Governors & Future Leaders meeting. Many 🙏🏽 to @AAPMR - let’s continue to advocate for greater representation of our field in the house of #Medicine.

This policy statement summarizes the important need for the provision of quality stroke rehabilitation in the US to prevent complications, facilitate recovery and limit disability from stroke.

“The quality of one’s recovery from stroke should not depend on their ZIP code, insurance status or the cultural competency of their health care providers.” A new policy statement highlights gaps in access to stroke rehab & measures to improve outcomes. newsroom.heart.org/news/stronger-…

Recently, our spring Board of Governors meeting took place in beautiful Santa Fe, NM! This dedicated group of volunteer leaders gathered to collaborate, plan, and drive the vision of AAPM&R forward. Together, we’re working to lead the advancement of physiatry's impact throughout healthcare—strengthening our voice and supporting our members. #AAPMR #Physiatry

The AAPM&R Board of Governors fall board meeting is happening right now! Grateful for the members of the Board who work to advance our specialty and support our members. #physiatry #pmr

Thursday night in the Quarter ⚜️ #WWOZ Groove Gala

Meet Roman, a true animal hero! 🎉 For 7 years in a row, this amazing 14-year-old has hosted birthday fundraisers to help our furry friends at Henderson Animal Care and Control Facility! Join us in thanking and wishing him a happy birthday!

Outside 🇬🇧🇬🇷 🇫🇷

Our latest pub on the effect of climate change on stroke care and recovery is out now! 🧠🌦️🌀 @stilettoscience @UTSWBrain @UTSW_PMR @PMRJournal #stroke #climatechange onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pm…

Music Therapy #vibes with @AAPMR PHiT President Dr. Alpha Anders 🕺🏾🎶 #JazzFest

From Assistant Professor to now….there were an abundance of opportunities to make a difference. Excited to see what’s next. @AAPMR ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

@NnrcUtsw ➕@UTSW_PMR #eclipse2024

#neuronurses #neuroscience #utswnurses #neurotwitter #MedTwitter @DaiWaiOlson The NNRC team Watching Total Solar Eclipse 2024

Enjoying #Asheville after a productive day at the annual Board of Governors meeting. ⭐️Demonstrating⭐️ value, education, clinical support & strong advocacy for @AAPMR members - past (renew!), present & future.

@TalyaFlemingMD @AANmember Thanks so much Talya 💗

#Stroke #Warrior!! I’m so proud of you @stilettoscience and your presentation at the @AANmember! #neurorehabilitation #AANAM

@ambarrett @AANmember @ShengLiMDPhD @BIDMChealth @UTSWBrain @UTSWNeurology @UTSW_PMR @UTHPMR @BIDMCNeuroRes @Duke_Neurology Thanks for your continued support!

@stilettoscience @AANmember @ShengLiMDPhD @BIDMChealth @UTSWBrain @UTSWNeurology @UTSW_PMR @UTHPMR @BIDMCNeuroRes @Duke_Neurology Awesome presentation.

Thanks @AANmember for inviting us to present the #Neurorehabilitation Update Symposium at #AANAM. Much respect to my dedicated colleagues: @ShengLiMDPhD, Dr. Wayne Feng, (newly inducted #FAAN) & Dr. Sandeep Kumar, who spoke & immediately ✈️ for #stroke call @BIDMChealth 🚑🧠.

@wbockenek @carolinasrehab1 @UNC_SOM @vishrajmd @UTHPMR @BCMPMRRes @AAPhysiatrists @AAPMR @UTSWBrain @UTSW_PMR @AAPhysiatry_RFC @WomenInMedicine @PmrScholars @AtriumHealth Thanks for having me!

@stilettoscience @carolinasrehab1 @UNC_SOM @vishrajmd @UTHPMR @BCMPMRRes @AAPhysiatrists @AAPMR @UTSWBrain @UTSW_PMR @AAPhysiatry_RFC @WomenInMedicine @PmrScholars @AtriumHealth Thanks so much Dr. Ifejika for joining us this past Friday. It has been a pleasure watching your career successes over the years. Looking forward to many more!

From a @UNC_SOM MS4 on Sub-I to the Visiting Grand Rounds Professorship at Carolinas Rehabilitation (@carolinasrehab1) - had a full circle moment today ⭕️ Thank u @wbockenek, @vishrajmd & the brilliant PM&R residents & faculty in #Charlotte 👑

We were asked several months ago about the future of #stroke #rehabilitation. Here’s a glimpse of where the SOCCR Lab is heading: 🧠 ➡️ 💉 ➡️ 👩🏾‍🔬 ➡️ 🧬 ➡️ 🧑🏾‍🦽🏥🦾 ➡️🏃🏾‍♀️ Looking forward to the journey ❤️ Check out the inaugural field report from @UTSWBrain bit.ly/3x8Or2T