I am interested in applying for the neuromuscular match as a PMR resident. Will I be as competitive as a neurology resident? Is there anything specific I should highlight to better show my qualifications?

Is there a way to communicate with a program to share my level of interest more clearly (e.g., submitting a specific personal statement for the program I am most interested in similar to how we could be residency applications)?

Thank you!

Patients tell me that needling the abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscle hurts!  Any tips on helping patients tolerate testing this muscle?

I wanted to post that I found great "peripheral neuroanatomy" videos on the TPP recently added, if you're interested in learning more neuroanatomy.  They have foundational, intermediate, and advanced videos for all training levels.  Check them out if you get a chance!  

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Other than CTS what are some other scenarios when ultrasound can help add to EDX findings?

Why do electromyographers emphasize needling the paraspinal muscles and then shy away from needling them if somebody has had spine surgery?

I conducted a nerve conduction study on a 45-year-old man for whom the referring provider expressed concerns regarding peripheral neuropathy. The results revealed the absence of sural sensory and superficial fibular sensory responses on the left side. However, other nerve conduction studies, including fibular motor to EDB and TA, tibial motor, ulnar motor, and superficial radial sensory on the same side, were normal, along with needle EMG. What steps should I take next, and what conclusions can be drawn from this study?

What are the best ways for me to incorporate TPP with my training?

What are helpful resources for a resident new to EMG?