Aapmr strives to advance the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, promote excellence in physiatric practice, and acts as an advocate on public policy issues related to disability. It assists pm&r physicians in acquiring the continuing education, practice knowledge, leadership skills, and research information needed to provide quality patient care, as well as to represent the best interests of patients with, or at risk for, temporary or permanent disabilities.

Annual assembly - the annual assembly is the premier annual scientific educational conference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians. Over 2,000 physicians attend the assembly to participate in courses, plenary sessions and workshops, which are organized into tracks. Additionally, the poster presentations report the latest research in the field of pm&r and exhibits are hosted. publications and communications - the academy provides a monthly scientific journal (pm&r)to the members. The academy also provides a print newsletter 10 times per year, a bi-weekly online newsletter, monthly resident newsletter, quarterly council newsletters, and member email blasts that comunicate updates in the field of pm&r, activities of the academy, its members and strategic committees. The academy offers phyzforum, an online member community, and assesses member needs through market research studies. The academy website is a resource for members as well as the public. The academy continues to raise awareness of the benefits of rehabilitation and the field through the website and patient education brochures. education - the academy is its members primary source for continuing medical education. Education offered by academy helps members keep current on new developments in the field of pm&r as well as sustain the core knowledge and skills needed to maintain licensure, certification, ect. In addition to its annual assembly, the academy offers live courses at various locations nationally, online learinging opportunities via its online learning portal academe, educational activities via its peer-reviewed scientific journal, pm&r and online, clinical resources via pm&r knowledge now. health policy and practice services: the academy assists its members in the management of their office practices by advising or directing members to appropriate resources. This area of the academy develops one coding and billing workshop annualy to educate members on appropriate billing practices. The academy also advocates on behalf of its members and their patients by working with coalitions, meeting with legislators, and submitting written comments on proposed health policy changes affecting the membership. Professional relations and management services: the academy provides support to several state societies. Membership administration: the academy provides various types of support to its members. Corporate relations: the academy has programs to maintain relations with corporations that have similar interests in supporting and promoting rehabilitative medicine. Foundation for physical medicine and rehabilitation: the academy supports its related foundation for physical medicine and rehabilitation whose mission is to enhance health and function through education and research in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.