Shawn Jorgensen, M.D.
Physiatrist or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Science - Union College, Summa Cum Laude, interdisciplinary major Biology-Philosophy (with honors), minor in Chemistry (1990-1994)
Medical Doctorate - Albany Medical College, Cum Laude (1993-1997)
TRAINING
Internship - Internal Medicine, Albany Medical Center (1997-1998)
Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albany Medical Center (1998-2001)
Chief Resident - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albany Medical Center (2000-2001)
BOARD CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATIONS
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) (6/02-6/22)
Electrodiagnostic Medicine – Diplomate, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) (2003-2023)
Neuromuscular Medicine – subspecialty board certified by ABPMR (10/09-12/19)
Sports Medicine – subspecialty board certified by ABPMR (9/1/11-9/1/21)
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (4/10/13-4/10/23)
STEP Ultrasound Program - American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) (11/16/18)
LICENSURE
Medicine and Surgery in the State of New York (through 7/31/16)
Certified, NYS Worker’s Compensation Board (9/9/02-ongoing)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partner, Adirondack Rehabilitation Medicine (8/01-ongoing)
Perform evaluations of and manage neurological, orthopedic, and rehabilitation issues for patients in the North Country and Capital District
Perform electrodiagnostic consultations (EMG/NCS), diagnostic neuromusculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound and EMG guided injections, botulinum toxin injections, nerve blocks and other procedures for patients in the same geographic area
Active staff, Glens Falls Hospital (8/01-ongoing)
Assist in running 15 bed inpatient rehabilitation floor at Glens Falls Hospital (12/02-1/17)
Provide inpatient consultations on medical/surgical floors at Glens Falls Hospital (8/01-1/17)
Medical Consultant, Glens Falls Hospital Rehabilitation Department (8/02-ongoing)
Active staff, Saratoga Hospital (8/01-ongoing)
Provide inpatient consultations (8/02-6/13)
Perform outpatient/inpatient electrodiagnostic testing (8/02-6/13)
Expert Consultant, New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct (6/15-ongoing)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Albany Medical College
Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (5/17/18-ongoing)
Preceptor, Center for Physician Assistant Studies
Larner Medical College at the University of Vermont
Adjunct Professor, Department of Family Medicine (5/17/18, Adjunct Associate 7/1/17-6/30/19)
PUBLICATIONS
(Pending) Jorgensen SP, Arnold WD. Motor Neuron Disease. In: Cifu DX. In Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Upcoming 6th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier; 2020.
Jorgensen SP, Arnold WD. Chapter 40: Motor Neuron Disease. In: Cifu DX. Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 5th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier; 2015: pp. 883-906.
EDITING / PEER REVIEW
Reviewer, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (7/18) – “Ultrasonographic Assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.”
Pain and Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Knowledge NOW initiative (2/11-8/15)
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy treatment guidelines (9/10) Joint guidelines of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM ), and AAPM&R.
COMMITTEE / WORKGROUP APPOINTMENTS
AANEM Program Director for Plenary (10/18-10/19)
AANEM Question writer for AANEM Connect (10/18-ongoing)
AAPM&R Advanced Practice Provider Education Workgroup Co-Chair (7/18-ongoing)
AANEM Neuromuscular Update Course Committee (10/18-10/19)
AAPM&R Program Planning Committee Workshop Chair (10/15 ongoing, 10/13-10/15 Co-chair)
AANEM Ultrasound Committee (10/15-9/18)
AANEM Lab Accreditation Committee (9/13-3/16)
AANEM Program Committee (3/12-10/15)
American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
(ABPN), ABPMR Neuromuscular Medicine Milestone Project – Working Group (6/14-7/14)
AAPM&R Neuromuscular Medicine Advisory Council (11/12-ongoing)
AAPM&R Pain / Neuromuscular Medicine Council (2012) - Member-at-Large, Nominating Committee
AAPM&R Neuromuscular Curriculum Workgroup (4/10)
EXAMINATION COMMITTEES
Oral board certification examinations
Oral Examiner for American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Certification Examination (3/10-4/14)
Oral Examiner for Step II of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification Examination (5/10-5/12)
Written board certification examinations
ABPN Neuromuscular Exam Committee (1/12-ongoing)
ABPMR MOC Longitudinal Assessment Senior Reviewer – Neuromuscular / Electrodiagnostic Medicine domain (1/18-ongoing)
ABPMR MOC Longitudinal Assessment Pilot Item writer (10/17-1/18)
ARDMS Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Item Writing Project (1/12-ongoing)
ABPMR Part 1 Examination Standard Setting Study (5/10)
Training examinations (inservices)
AANEM Neuromuscular self assessment examination committee (2010-2011)
AANEM training program EMG self assessment examination committee (2008-2011)
PRESENTATIONS
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/1/15) – “EMGer Beware! EMG and neuromuscular traps in your waiting room” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/2/15) – “Myalgia, Neuralgia, and Arthralgia: Neuromuscular Disorders and Pain” – session and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/3/15) – “US guidance for treating painful conditions – new standard of care or billing gimmick?” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/3/15) – “Neuroanatomy for NCS and NEE – challenging assumptions and improving placement using US” - workshop director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/3/15) – “Opening the black box of EMG – A Visual Learner’s Approach to Understanding NCS and NEE Waveforms” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/1/15) – “Every Carpal Tunnel”– workshop faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/2/15) – “Proximal Nerve Conduction Studies”– workshop faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/3/15) – “Approach to Mononeuropathies of the Foot”– workshop faculty
AANEM Annual Meeting (10/30/14) – “Introduction to Common Neuromuscular Disorders – Neuropathies” – session faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/16/14) – “EMG Blind spots – Know What Your Study Can Miss” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/16/14) – “Ultrasound and EMG for Focal Peripheral Neuropathies – When to use Which Test and Why” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/15/14) – “Evaluation of Weakness: EMG Lab Considerations” – session faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/13/14) – “Every Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” – workshop faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/14/14) – “Ulnar Neuropathy Studies” – workshop faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/13/14) – “Basic Nerve Conduction Studies Workshop” – workshop faculty
AANEM Annual Meeting (10/19/13) – “Chemodenervation” – spasticity portion – session faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (10/5/13) – “Electromyographer Beware! New EMG and Neuromuscular Traps in Your Waiting Room” – session director and faculty
AAPMR Annual Assembly (11/15/12) – “Electromyographer Beware! EMG and Neuromuscular Traps in Your Waiting Room” – session director and faculty
Upstate Medical Center Annual Electrodiagnostics Course (4/12) – “Electrodiagnosis of autoimmune demyelinating neuropathies”
Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Event (3/1/12) – “Role of Electrodiagnosis as it relates to optimizing patient management and predicting outcomes – AIDP/CIDP”
University of Utah Update in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference – “Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain” (2/02)
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014 AAPM&R Outstanding Council Service Award – Pain/Neuromuscular Council
Albany Medical College
Graduated Cum Laude
Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha honor society
Awarded the Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
Based on scholastic achievement, interest in cultural pursuits and good moral character
Awarded the James P. Marsh Memorial Scholarship
Awarded the Harold C. Wiggers Scholaship
Awarded the Lamb Foundation, Inc. Prize
“awarded to the senior student…most nearly approached the ideal in doctor-patient relationships”
Union College
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, with honors
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa honor society