Beyond the MDT: Leadership, Identity and the Future of PRM

Date: 28th Sept 2026 2.30 pm – 4 pm, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Title: Beyond the MDT: Leadership, Identity and the Future of PRM

Summary:

The specialty of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is entering a period of
major transformation as health systems evolve and rehabilitation gains recognition as
the “third health indicator.” This interactive two-hour workshop at the BSPRM
Conference will explore the future of leadership in PRM and the unique contribution
PRM physicians bring to modern rehabilitation services.
Rather than a traditional lecture format, the session will feature facilitated discussion,
case-based learning, and audience interaction with a panel of BSPRM leaders,
international PRM leaders, and emerging PRM leaders. Topics will include leading
multidisciplinary teams, developing and sustaining new rehabilitation services,
becoming effective mentors and role models, and navigating changing professional
boundaries within rehabilitation healthcare systems. The workshop will also explore
whether leadership requires formal titles or emerges through influence and
contribution, as well as how leadership styles differ across international healthcare
systems and cultures.
The aim is to inspire collaborative leadership, strengthen professional identity, and
equip PRM clinicians to shape the future of rehabilitation nationally and globally.

Contact: Admin@bsprm.org.uk