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» New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, May 1994
» The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 1989
HONORs/awards
» New York University Medical Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Award of Appreciation for Special Educational Contributions,
June 1999
» Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Resident Research Competition. Honorable Mention
“Predictors of Injury from Recreational In-Line Skating”,
June 1997
» American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Resident Physician Council
Marketing Task for Chair - 1995 - Present
- Worked with Academy Marketing Task Force to develop global marketing plan to
promote the specialty of Physiatry
- Conducted Learners’ Needs Assessment Survey at AAPM&R 58th Assembly which
defined topics for future resident courses and conference
»

New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Secretary, Resident Physician Section,
July 1996 - June 199

»

Community Medicine Award - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine,
June 1994
Awarded for proficiency in Community Medicine and dedication and interest in community health

»

Alumni Scholarship - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine,
1990 - 1992

Professional Employment Experience:
» October 1999 - Present
- Sports, spine, and musculoskeletal medicine
- Fluoroscopically guided interventional spinal injection procedures
- Electrodiagnostic medicine
- Pain management
- Inpatient rehabilitation medicine consultations
- Certified in medical acupuncture
ACADEMIC APPointments
» Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York.
April 2002, Instructor in Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine
postgraduate training
» Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine - Fellow of Spine Care, Sports Medicine and
Occupational Rehabilitation, Buffalo, New York.
Fellowship Training Program.
July 1998 - July 1999
- Fluoroscopically guided epidural injections, caudal injections, selective nerve blocks as well as zygapophyseal joint and sacroiliac joint injections
- Mobilizations and manipulations of restricted joints under regional anesthetic block.
- Biomechanical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system.
- Electrodiagnostic testing.
» New York University Medical Center
- Howard Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation
Medicine, New York, New York.
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
July 1995 - June 1998
- Chief Resident - Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Veterans
Administration Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center, 1996-1998
» St. Clare’s Hospital and Health Center/St. Vincent’s Medical Center of New York
New York, New York. Rotating Internship.
July 1994 - June 1995
Professional activities
» Center for Advanced Surgery, Paramus, New Jersey - Associate Director of Pain Medicine, April 2002 - Present.
» American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly,
November 1999
- Assistant Moderator, “The Social Context of Evidence-Based Spinal Medicine:
Interventional Perspectives”
- Assistant Moderator, “Musculoskeletal Outcomes Measurement in Research and Clinical Practice”
» The Physical Examination and Treatment of Spine - Muscle Imbalances and
Neuromobilizations in Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries - A Hands-On Course
Williamsville, New York.
October and November 1998
Table trainer for course designed for health professionals interested in a multidisciplinary approach to spine care by incorporating rehabilitation principles
into their practice.
» Daemen College - Department of Varsity Athletics - Team Physician, Amherst,
New York.
Team physician responsible for pre-participating examinations, game coverage, and
medical care for male and female collegiate athletes.
» Buffalo Blizzard Professional Indoor Soccer Team, Buffalo, New York.
1998-1999 Season.
Pre-participation musculoskeletal evaluation and shared game coverage
» Curriculum Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Medical Center
June 1997 - Present
Appointed as resident representative to faculty committee charged with revising syllabus
for didactic component of resident teaching program.
» New York City Marathon, November 1996
Volunteer Medical Staff
publications and presentations
» “Preventing Musculoskeletal Pain in Adolescents”, Interview by WINS reporter
Alice Stockton-Rossini for segment which aired November 2003.
» Co-Authored chapter, “The History and Past History of Low Back Pain”, The Low
Back Pain Handbook: A Guide for the Primary Care Clinician. Hanley & Belfus, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, In Press, Second Edition, 2003.
» “Back to Basics - Applied Anatomy and Physical Examination Workshop; Adverse
Neurodynamic Tension”, Workshop Assistant Leader, Physiatric Association of Spine,
Sport, and Occupational Rehabilitation, Seventh Annual Meeting, November 1999
McAdam, F.; Pavell, J.; Lembo, N. Functional Outcome of Patients With Lumbar Disc
Herniation and Radiculopathy Treated With Nonoperative Care, (Manuscript in process)
Seldes, R.; Grisso, J.; Pavell, J. Predictor of Injury from Recreational In-line Skating,
American Journal of Public Health, February 1999, Volume 89, No. 2
Seldes, R.; Grisso, J.; Pavell, J. Predictors of Injury from Recreational In-line Skating: A
National Study, Accepted for Presentation at The combined Meeting of Orthopaedic
Associations of the English Speaking World, Auckland, New Zealand, February 1998.
certification
» Board Certified in Specialty Field of Pain Medicine, 2002
» Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, No. 6118
» New Jersey State Medical License, 1999
» New York State Medical License, 1996
» Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 1997
» Basic Life Support, 1997
Professional society affiliations
» North American Spine Society, 1999 - Present
» International Spinal Injection Society, 1999 - Present
» American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1995 - Present
» Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports, and Occupational Rehabilitation, 1996 - Present
» American Medical Association, 1991 - Present
» American Osteopathic Association, 1991 - Present

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