From Blueprint to Impact: A Low-cost, Scalable Toolkit for Establishing and Expanding PRM Training in Africa

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Location: Ballroom A/B

Ideal Audience:Administrators, Physicians, Researchers, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students

Course Director(s)

Abena Tannor, MD (she/her/hers)

Head, Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Program
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons / Alera Rehabilitation and Sports Centre

Faculty(s)

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Abderrazak HAJJIOUI, MD, MPM, PhD (he/him/his)

Professor
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department
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Sinforian Kambou, MD

Director
Center for Promotion of Rehabilitation Medicine and Disability Research, Cameroon
Francesca Gimigliano, MD, PhD (she/her/hers)

Prof. in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Campania "luigi Vanvitelli"

Brief Session Description : Join the African PRM Alliance to acquire a low-cost, scalable toolkit for establishing or expanding PRM training programs. Learn proven strategies for securing government funding by demonstrating Return on Investment (ROI). The session details how to adapt international curricula, implement Tele-Mentorship, and use Decentralization for rapid growth without major capital investment. Discover how to build a strong applicant pipeline using medical student engagement and effective social media advocacy. Leave with a tangible blueprint for sustainable workforce development.

Session Objectives:

The session is designed to provide attendees with a tangible, actionable toolkit to address the critical shortage of PRM specialists globally, focusing on resource-constrained environments.
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