Pathways to Sustainable Rehabilitation Medicine: Mobilizing Knowledge for Resource Stewardship

Monday, May 18, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: Ballroom A/B

Ideal Audience:Administrators, Physicians, Residents/Fellows

Course Director(s)

Ramona Neferu, MD, MSc

Physiatrist
Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, McMaster University

Speaker(s)

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Chris Fortin, MD, MSc

Physiatrist
Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sinai Health, University of Toronto
Meiqi Guo, MD, MSc

Physiatrist and Brain Rehabilitation Program Medical Director
UHN-Toronto Rehab; University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
E. Ali Bateman, MSc, MD, FRCPC (she/her/hers)

Physiatrist & Assistant Professor
St Joseph's Health Care London & Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Faculty(s)

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Arjun S. Ghuman, MD

Cancer Physiatrist
University of Calgary / Alberta Health Services

Brief Session Description : Join us for “Pathways to Sustainable Rehabilitation Medicine: Mobilizing Knowledge for Resource Stewardship,” an interactive session designed to equip clinicians and healthcare leaders with practical tools to reduce waste, optimize resource use, and improve patient care. Through case examples, collaborative activities, and knowledge mobilization strategies, participants will explore how resource stewardship principles can be adapted to their clinical and organizational contexts to drive sustainable change.

COI
Unless noted below there are none.
Ramona Neferu, MD, MSc –Disclosed research funding (Choosing Wisely Canada)
Meiqi Guo, MD, MSc – Disclosed university research funding (tele-rehabilitation)

Session Objectives:

1. Discuss resource stewardship initiatives and organizations related to rehabilitation medicine on a global scale. 2. Identify key resource stewardship recommendations relevant to your practice and cultural context. 3. Organize a resource stewardship initiative for your healthcare setting.
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