Martin Grabois

Prof. Martin Grabois
Treasury, Professor and Chairman
USA
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I. GENERAL BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
A. Personal
a. Name: Martin Grabois
b. Date of Birth: July 16, 1940
c. Citizenship: USA
B. Education (include institution/location, degree, and dates of attendance)
a. Undergraduate Education: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.A. Degree, 1962
b. Medical Education or Graduate Education (with thesis/dissertation title, advisor): Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, M.D., 1966
c. Postgraduate Training: residency, fellowship (clinical or research), with source of support and advisor, if relevant):
University of Wisconsin Hospitals, Madison, Wisconsin, 1966-1967, Internship Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1969-1972, Residency; Chief Resident 1971-1972
C. Academic Appointments: title and dates of appointment
a. Current faculty position(s) at BCM: Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1990-present, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Texas; 1993-present
b. Previous faculty position(s) at other institutions: Professor of Restorative Neurology and human Neurobiology, Division of Restorative Neurology and Human Neurobiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1990-1997, Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1987-1990, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1987-1990, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1973-1987, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; 1973-1987, Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1973 Instructor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1972-1973
c. Courtesy faculty appointment(s) at other institutions, Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; 1988 Visiting Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 1999
D. Other advanced training/experience: (with locations, dates and sources of support)
a. Formal Sabbatic leave:
b. Other specialized training following academic appointment:
E. Other information
a. Honors or Awards: titles, dates Individual Honor Role Membership International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2009 Best Doctors in America, 2006, 2007, 2008 Houston’s Top Doctors 2007, 2008, 2009 Distinguished Academician Award Association of Academic Physiatrist April 2007 Leading Professional of the World 2007 Texas Super Doctors 2006 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, November 2006 John Coulter Lectureship American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, September 2006 National Council on Disability Leadership Award National Council on Disability August 2006, Frank H. Krusen Award American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation October 2003, Fellow American Congress of Rehabilitation October 2003, 25 Years as Chairman, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance June 2003 Distinguished Service Award American Pain Society April 2001 Distinguished Service Award Southern Pain Society October 1999 Rehabilitation Services 1998 Team Appreciation Award Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services May 1999 25 Year Service Award Baylor College of Medicine March 1999, Outstanding Service Award Association of Academic Physiatrists February 1998, Distinguished Member Award American academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation November 1997, Alumni Achievement Award Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania May 1996, Gold Key Award American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine , June 1993, Certificate of Appreciation Volunteer Texas Department of Human Services August 1992, Distinguished Alumni Award, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alumni Association, Baylor College of Medicine June 1990, Texas Occupational Therapy Association Certificate of Appreciation Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy December 1988, Guest Faculty Sidney Licht, M.D. Lectureship XI, University of Pennsylvania April 1988, Service Award for 10 Years as Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine PM&R Faculty, Resident, Fellows and Staff July 1988, Tribute to the Medical Staff Award Seven Acres Jewish Home for the Aged 1986, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Teacher of The Year Baylor College of Medicine June 1984, Citation of Merit of the National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyHouston Chapter 1983, Commission on accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Special Recognition Award 1981, Sociedad Peruana De Medicina Fisica Y Rehabilitation Honorable Mention November 1980, Physician’s Recognition Award for Participation in Continuing Medicine Education of the American Medical Association, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1994, Honorary Society Recognition: Alpha Omega Alpha 1996-present, Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society 1960-present,
b. Board Eligibility/Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation June 1974, Licensure: National Board 1966, Pennsylvania State License 1969 (Not Active , New Jersey State License 1971 (Not Active), Texas State License 1973 (Active),
c. Other non-academic positions: (with locations, titles, dates of employment): CARF, Board of Trustees 2004 – 2007, AAPM Representative 2004 – present AAPM International Advisory Committee (IAC) Representative , 2004 – Present Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Staff Physiatrist 1997 – 197, Moss Rehabilitation Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Staff Physiatrist 1972 – 1973, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Staff Physiatrist 1972 – 1973
The Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas
Staff Physiatrists 1973-present
Assistant Physiatrist and Associate Medical Director, Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation 1973 – 1977
Assistant Physiatrist and Acting Medical Director, Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation 1977 – 1978
Senior Attending and Medical Director, Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation 1978 – 2006
Director Pain Management Program 1979 – 1994
Library Committee 1976 – 1989
Continuing Medical Education Committee 1983
Executive Committee Active Medical Staff 1983 – 2006
Employee Health Committee 1986 – 1989
Resident and Intern Fund Committee1986 – 1989
Cancer Committee 1989 – 1990
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 1991 – 1993
Bylaws and Rules Committee 1994 – 1995
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Medical Advisory Committee
1996 – 2000
Acting Medical Director Rehab Unit, 2005 – 2006
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (renamed TIRR/Memorial Hermann Hospital 2007)
Houston, Texas
Active Medical Staff 1973 – present
Board of Trustees 1990-present
Secretary – Treasurer 1984
Vice President 1985, 2009
President 1986, 2002
Continuing Education Committee 1980 – 1984
Nominating Committee 1984 – 1985; 1990 – 1991
Executive Committee 1984 – present
Board of Trustees 1990 – present
Information Service Committee 1991
Policy Committee 1993 – 1995
Management Council 1993 – present
Executive Vice President Medical Policy 1993 – present
IPA Steering Committee 1994 – 1995
AMS Task Force on Managed Care 1994 – 1995
TIRR First Vice Chairman 1996 – 1998
TIRR First Chairman 1998 – present
Utilization Review Task Force 1996 – present
Outpatient Clinic Task force 1996 – present
Mission Connect 1999 to present
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research LifeBridge
Houston, Texas
Medical Director (PMR) 1994 – 2000
Active Medical Staff 1994 – 2000
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Houston, Texas
Attending Physiatrist 1973 – present
Dean’s Committee 1979 – present
Physician and Dentist in Resident Program 1975 – 1988
Research and Development Committee 1985 – 1989
Acting Chief of Spinal Cord Injury Service 1989
Acting Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine Service 1991
Seven Acres Jewish Home for the Aged
Houston, Texas
Staff Physiatrist 1973 – present
Medical Committee 1983 – present
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff 1973 – 1989, 1992 – present
Active Medical Staff 1989 – 1991
Acting Chief Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service
1989 – 1990
Stroke Rehabilitation Task Force 1989 – 1990
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Task Force 1989 – 1990
Pain Program Task Force 1989 – 1990
Quality Assurance Record Review 1995 – present
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff 1973 – present
Harris County Hospital District
Houston, Texas
Staff Physiatrist 1973 – present
Acting Physician-in-Chief Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Service 1977 – 1978
Physician-in-Chief Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service
1978 – present
Planning Committee Replacement Facilities Diagnostic and
Treatment 1983
Dean’s Committee 1984 to present
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Focus Group 1990
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Consultant Staff 1981 – 1987
Clinical Consultant Staff 1987 – present
Task Force on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1987 – 1993
Diagnostic Center Hospital
Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service
1982 – 1994, 1997 – present
Maxxim/International Corporation
Board of Directors 1991 – 1999
Kindred (Vencor) Hospital Houston
Houston, Texas Active Medical Staff 1992 – present
Rehabilitation Hospital of Greater Houston
Houston, Texas Physician Advisory Board 1992
Transitional Hospital Corporation Houston
Houston, Texas Active Medical Staff 1993 – 1998
Houston, Texas
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Active Medical Staff 1997 – present
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2009-present
Medical Records Committee 2009-present
Acting Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas 1977 – 1978
Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas 1977 – 1978
Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas 1990 – present
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas 1977 – present
Executive Committee 1977 – present
Curriculum Committee 1976 – 1991
Ad Hoc Committee/CAPODU
Graduate Medical Education Committee 1976 – 1984
Clinical Services Committee 1981 – 1983, 1987
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Deans Committee 1983 – present
Faculty Appointments and Promotions 1983 – 2002
Ad Hoc Committee and Task Force on Ambulatory Care 1983 – 1987
Task Force on Creating a National Center for Research and
Education in Trauma 1985
Task Force on Substance Abuse 1986 – 1988
International Activities Committee 1988 – 1996; 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Medical Education 2001 Task Force 1991 – 1992
Academic Unit Reviewer – Division of Restorative Neurology
And Human Neurobiology 1993 – 1994
Medical Advisory Committee 1993 – 1996
LCME Task Force 1996 – 1997
Personnel Health Committee 1998 – present
Strategic Long Range Plan Task Force 2003 – present
Tenure Subcommittee, Chair 2003 – present
Rice-Baylor Joint Programs Committee 2003 – present
Allied Health Executive Committee 2009-2010







