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Rachel Yim, Other

Medical Student
AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

Rachel Yim is a third-year medical student at A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) with strong interests in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

Her clinical and service activities align closely with PM&R principles. Rachel volunteers with Special Olympics, providing on-site medical support to athletes through injury prevention, first aid, and health screenings, while also promoting wellness for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through this experience and her academic pursuits, she continues to explore the integration of rehabilitation and musculoskeletal medicine to optimize function and quality of life for patients.

She also serves as Treasurer of the PM&R Interest Group at her medical school, where she helps coordinate guest lectures and networking opportunities to promote education and engagement in the specialty.

Rachel’s research endeavors focuses on advancing evidence-based rehabilitation strategies. She is the lead author of a systematic review on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for post-concussive symptoms, presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, which evaluated outcomes including headache intensity, sleep quality, cervical dysfunction, cognitive and vestibular symptoms. She also co-authored a literature review on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in bone regeneration for osteoporotic fractures, reflecting her growing interest in regenerative medicine applications within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In addition, she has contributed to the MSK Matters Journal with her article “Healing Beyond the Injury: The Transformative Power of Rehabilitation,” exploring the holistic impact of rehabilitation in patient recovery.

Rachel is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR), and the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP). She plans to pursue residency training in PM&R with a long-term goal of contributing to innovation in rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.

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