Justin Chau, MD

@Stanford_Ortho PM&R Academic Chief Resident Interests: Interventional Spine/Pain, MSK/US, Sports @GUMedicine Class of 2023 | Views are my own

[Justin Chau, MD @JustinV_Chau]

Words can’t describe how excited, grateful, and honored I am to be joining @Stanford_Ortho for PM&R residency❤️
I’ll be spending 1 year in NY at Mt Sinai Morningside/West before returning HOME to CA 🥹

To my friends/family, colleagues & mentors, THANK YOU #Match2023 #Physiatry

[Stanford Orthopaedics @Stanford_Ortho]

What an incredible PM&R Resident Research Day! 🎉👏 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success. We were inspired by the outstanding presentations, engaging discussions, and the incredible energy throughout the day. 🔬✨

[Jerome C. Murray, MD @jeromecmurray]

After residency, I’ll be continuing my training at @HSpecialSurgery for Sports Medicine.

Extremely grateful for my mentors, and the support I’ve received at @UMNOrthoSurg. I’m excited to continue learning from the best in the business.

[Justin Chau, MD @JustinV_Chau]

So proud of my former @AAPhysiatry_MSC friend! Well deserved!

[Colette Piasecki-Masters @cpiaseckimas]

A true honor. Thank you so much @AAPhysiatrists and my nominators 🫶🏼 I cannot wait to continue work with you all! 🤩

[Justin Chau, MD @JustinV_Chau]

So proud of you :’)

[Daiana Takashima @ADTakashima]

I’m gonna be a physiatrist!!

To everyone who supported me along this journey, thank you. I truly couldn’t have done it without my village 💛

I can’t wait to go back to the Bay for my intern year @UCSF St. Mary’s and then @NorthwesternPMR!

#Match2026 #PMR

[Stanford Orthopaedics @Stanford_Ortho]

Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 PM&R Chief Residents — an exceptional group dedicated to advancing patient care, education, & innovation. We look forward to the impact they will make in the year ahead!

#PMR #ChiefResidents #MedicalLeadership #StanfordMedicine

[Daiana Takashima @ADTakashima]

Submitted ERAS!

👋 #MedTwitter! My name is Daiana and I’m so excited to be applying #Physiatry for #Match2026!

I’m passionate about Peds PM&R, spasticity, advocacy, and #MedEd.

You can find me trying new coffee shops, watching anime & kdramas, or playing volleyball! ☕️🇰🇷🎭🏐

[Leslie Rydberg, MD @leslierydberg]

Excited to take over as the residency program director for the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine PM&R residency program ❤️ PM&R ❤️ Medical Education @AbilityLab @NorthwesternPMR @NUFeinbergMed

[Abdi Abdullahi MD, MPH @Abdi_Abdullahi_]

United denied inpatient level of care for one of my patients

A patient who spent days in the ICU for shock due to urosepsis and respiratory failure requiring BiPAP

At some point these insurance companies need to be held accountable for their predatory and inhumane practices 🤦🏿‍♂️

[Clarence Tsai @clarencetsaiMD]

New Interns, medical students, or any providers! Today is my last day of residency. It's crazy to think how far I have come. For your consideration:

5 Things I Wish I Knew Then, That I Know Now

Please share with whoever.

Photo: A Clueless MS1

[Jasmine Wong @JasmineWongMed]

Day 1 of my research year at @EinsteinMed! ☑️

Couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity and super grateful to have the best mentors to show me the ropes.

First goal: learn how to take the nyc subway.

[MedStar Georgetown/NRH PM&R GME @MedStarNRHgme]

Congrats to our former chief resident Dr Steven Jow on winning the @AAPhysiatrists McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award! #Physiatry24

[MedStar Georgetown/NRH PM&R GME @MedStarNRHgme]

We are so excited to announce our next group of amazing #physiatry chief residents!

[Lisa Gong @lisagong]

I'm grateful to have worked alongside such amazing peers as the Social Media Rep for @AAPhysiatry_MSC. PM&R is really special in how close-knit it feels, and the MSC has shaped much of my experience in the field. Join the family and feel free to message me with any questions 🫶

[Aman Chopra @Aman23Chopra]

Our results on lower trapezius tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears #orthotwitter #MedTwitter

[Valerie Bresier, MD @ValerieBresier]

Hi #medtwitter! My name is Valerie Bresier & I’m an MS4 @AlbanyMed applying #physiatry this #Match2024 🥳 Currently interested in TBI, advocacy, and allyship in medical education.

Hobbies: true crime podcasts, fitness, and art. Excited for the journey ahead!

[MedStar Georgetown/NRH PM&R GME @MedStarNRHgme]

Our #physiatry recruitment pledge.

[MedStar Georgetown/NRH PM&R GME @MedStarNRHgme]

What a #painmedicine match!! Congrats to our residents!

[Jennifer Ra Kwon, D.O. @jennifer_ra_]

Applied to be a #Physiatrist today!! 🥳 #Match2024
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Hi #MedTwitter, my name is Jennifer Ra, and I'm passionate about improving the quality of life in my patients and helping them return to the things they love 🩵
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Hobbies: 🏃‍♀️, mixing 🍹, spending time in the 🌞

[David Phrathep, DO @dphrathep]

#Medtwitter! I’m David Phrathep, a M4 @1LECOM. I’m applying to #Physiatry for #Match2024 to help patients achieve their second chance at life.

I’m interested in human performance, sports medicine, mskus/orthobiologics, and disparities in rehabilitation ♿️⚾️👟🦾🛹

Let’s connect!

[Justin Chau, MD @JustinV_Chau]

An absolute stud of an applicant and a great human being. Some program is going to be lucky to have you sir!