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Ryan J. Solinsky, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Ryan Solinsky, M.D., is a Senior Associate Consultant within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is specialized in spinal cord injury. He is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients and believes in creating a compassionate and comfortable environment. With a focus on translational physiology, Dr. Solinsky's research not only provides valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of spinal cord injury but also offers practical applications for patient care.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Solinsky is actively involved in research aimed at improving the understanding of spinal cord injury complications, particularly autonomic dysreflexia and neurogenic bladder. His passion for advancing our knowledge in this field is reflected in the significant amount of time he devotes to this research. In both 2021 and 2022, Dr. Solinsky was awarded separate Investigator Research Awards and was named as Harvard Medical School's Teacher of the Year in 2020.

His commitment to bridging the gap between research and clinical practice ensures that his work is directly applicable to improving the lives of patients with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Solinsky's dedication to advancing the field of spinal cord injury medicine through his research reflects his passion for making a meaningful impact on patient care.

  1. Autonomic dysreflexia
  2. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
  3. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction
  4. Neuropathic pain syndrome
  5. Spasticity
  6. Spinal cord injury
  • Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
  1. 2017
    Fellow - Spinal Cord Injury MedicineNew Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University
  2. 2016
    Resident - Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of Washington
  3. 2012
    MD - MedicineCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  4. 2008
    BS - Biomedical Engineering, Studio ArtUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Certifications

  1. 2017
    Spinal Cord Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2017
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Apple AwardAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  2. 2022
    Best Paper- Honorable MentionPM&R Journal
  3. 2022
    Richard Materson ERF New Investigators Research AwardFoundation of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  4. 2021
    Claire M. Donaldson Young Investigators AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  5. 2020
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  6. 2019
    PM&R Best Young Investigator Original Research PaperPM&R Journal
  7. 2017
    Golden Apple Teaching Award NomineeRutgers University, New Jersey Medical School
  8. 2017
    Best Oral Presentation AwardInternational Autonomic Symposium, Vancouver, BC, CAN
  9. 2017
    Post-doctoral Fellow- Best Research AwardKessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc.
  10. 2016
    Ernest Bros Award for Scientific DevelopmentAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  11. 2016
    Outstanding Resident Research AwardUniversity of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
  12. 2016
    Visiting Spinal FellowBurwood Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
  13. 2014
    Interdisciplinary Champion AwardAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  14. 2014
    Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP) Pre-applicant ScholarAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  15. 2013
    House Officer of the WeekHarborview Medical Center
  16. 2008
    Top Medical Student Oral PresentationCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  17. 2008
    Zeit ScholarshipCase Western Reserve University
  18. 2007
    Frank Louk Merit ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota Institute of Technology
  19. 2007
    Integrating Degrees in Engineering and Arts Scholarship (IDEAS)University of Minnesota
  20. 2006
    Bush Travel AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  21. 2006
    Integrating Degrees in Engineering and Arts Scholarship (IDEAS)University of Minnesota

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    Invited Panel MemberKottke Society Thinktank - Association of Academic Physiatrists
  2. 2024 - present
    Engineering and Data Science Committee memberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  4. 2023 - present
    Autonomic Standards Committee memberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  6. 2023 - present
    MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2023
    Poster Session Co-FacilitatorAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  8. 2023 - 2024
    Engineering Subcommittee memberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  9. 2023 - present
    Co-chair of Research CommitteeAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  10. 2023 - present
    Task Force MemberFoundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  11. 2022
    General Assembly MemberMassachusetts General Hospital
  12. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  13. 2021 - 2023
    Co-Vice Chair of Research CommitteeAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  14. 2021
    Annual Assembly Case Poster JudgeAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  15. 2021
    Translational Research CoordinatorAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  16. 2021 - present
    Question Writer SCI ExamAmerican Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  17. 2020
    Annual Assembly Case Poster JudgeAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  18. 2020
    Translational Research CoordinatorAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  19. 2019 - 2021
    Research Education Subcommittee- Early career memberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  20. 2019
    Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  21. 2019 - present
    Research Committee - MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  22. 2017 - 2018
    Project AdvisorSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  23. 2017 - 2019
    FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  24. 2017
    Annual Assembly Case Poster JudgeAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2016 - 2020
    Annual Assembly Case Poster JudgeAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  26. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  27. 2014 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  28. 2014 - 2015
    Co - ChairSchool of Medicine, University of Washington
  29. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Paraplegia Society
  30. 2013 - 2014
    SecretarySchool of Medicine, University of Washington
  31. 2013 - present
    MemberAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  32. 2012 - 2017
    General MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  33. 2012 - 2013
    General Assembly MemberSchool of Medicine, University of Washington
  34. 2010 - 2012
    Senior AdvisorCase Western Reserve University Physical Medicine & Rehab Interest Group
  35. 2010 - 2012
    Resident MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  36. 2009 - 2010
    PresidentCase Western Reserve University Physical Medicine & Rehab Interest Group

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Research activities

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