JeffreyGwinJenkinsMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Charlottesville, VA

Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Virginia School of Medicine

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Office
2280 Ivy Rd Ste G271
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone+1 434-243-5600

Fax+1 434-243-5639

Summary

Jeffrey Jenkins, MD, is the program director of the UVA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program and director of the department’s electrodiagnostic laboratory. Dr. Jenkins was elected to the University of Virginia’s Academy of Distinguished Educators in 2006 and was named a UVA School of Medicine GME Master Educator in 2020. He serves as Vice Chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee at UVA and as Chair of the GME Committee for the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). Dr. Jenkins also served as the PM&R representative to the Organization of Program Directors Associations. He served on the ACGME working group that developed Milestones 2.0, the formal system of resident competency assessment employed by all PM&R residency training programs in the United States. More recently, he has chaired the Association of Academic Physiatrists' Residency and Fellowship Program Directors' Subcouncil charged with improving PM&R graduate medical education, with a special focus on the UME-to-GME transition, including the residency application cycle.

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Columbia College of Columbia UniversityB.A., Psychology, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineElectrodiagnostic Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, 2015-2024
Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2024
Master Educator University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2020
Academy of Distinguished Educators University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2006
Excellence in Teaching UVA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016-2017
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Leadership Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2012
Excellence in Program Directorship University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2011
Educator of the Year University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2009
Outstanding Lecture Series Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2008
Excellence in Teaching Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2007-2008
Distinguished Professor of Physiatry Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2006
Excellence in Education Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2004
Excellence in Didactics Award University of Virginia Department of PM&R Residency Program, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Association of Academic Physiatrists Residency and Fellowship Program Directors' Resident Recruitment Subcouncil Position Paper on Residency Recruitment.
Nikola Dragojlovic, Natasha L Romanoski, Ashlee Bolger, Tracy Friedlander, Wendy Helkowski
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2024-06-01
3 citations
Improving the Assessment of Resident Competency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Milestones 2.0.
Charles M. Taylor, Heather R Baer, Laura Edgar, Jeffrey G. Jenkins, Nancy D. Harada
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2021-02-01
8 citations
Flexibility for runners.
Jeffrey G. Jenkins, James R. Beazell
Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2010-07-01

Journal Articles

C8 myotome herpes zoster paresis
Kreps, C. E., Rynders, S. D., Chhabra, A. B., & Jenkins, J. G., American Journal of Orthopedics, 1/1/2012
Acupuncturist perceptions of serving as a clinical trial practitioner
Thompson, M. E., Jenkins, J., Smucker, A., Smithwick, S., Groopman, D., & Pastore, L. M., Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 1/1/2012
True and sham acupuncture produced similar frequency of ovulation and improved LH to FSH ratios in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Pastore, L. M., Williams, C. D., Jenkins, J., & Patrie, J. T, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 1/1/2011
Flexibility for runners
Jenkins, J., & Beazell, J, Clinics in Sports Medicine, 1/1/2010
DNA recombinase activity of eukaryotic DNA topoisomerase I; effects of camptothecin and other inhibitors
Pommier, Y., Jenkins, J., Kohlhagen, G., & Leteurtre, F, Mutation Research/DNA Repair, 1/1/1995
DNA Topoisomerases I and II Cleavage Sites in the Type 1 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) DNA Promoter Region
Pommier, Y., Poddevin, B., Gupta, M., & Jenkins, J, Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 1/1/1994
Apoptosis and its modulation in human promyelocytic HL-60 cells treated with DNA topoisomerase I and II inhibitors
Bertrand, R., Solary, E., Jenkins, J., & Pommier, Y, Experimental cell research, 1/1/1993
Cloning of Chinese hamster DNA topoisomerase I cDNA and identification of a single point mutation responsible for camptothecin resistance
Tanizawa, A., Bertrand, R., Kohlhagen, G., Tabuchi, A., Jenkins, J., & Pommier, Y, Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1/1/1993
Radiolabeling of DNA can induce its fragmentation in HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemic cells
Solary, E., Bertrand, R., Jenkins, J., & Pommier, Y, Experimental cell research, 1/1/1992
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Books/Book Chapters

Essential Orthopaedics
Chapter: Rehabilitation
Jenkins JG, Raiser SN, Weppner JL.Editors: Miller MD, Hart, JA, and MacKnight, JM.Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2019
Braddom’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Chapter: Therapeutic Exercise
Wilder RP, Jenkins JG, Panchang P, and Statuta S.Editors: Cifu, DX.Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2015
ACSM's Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Chapter: Nerve Injury.
Eby SA, Jenkins JG, and Buchner EEditors: O'Connor FG et al.Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins/American College of Sports Medicine, Philadelphia2013
ACSM's Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Chapter: Playing Surface and Protective Equipment.
Jenkins JG and Hess CJEditors: O'Connor FG et al.Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins/American College of Sports Medicine, Philadelphia2013
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Chapter: Therapeutic Exercise.
Wilder RP, Jenkins JG, Seto C, and Statuta SEditors: Braddom RL.WB Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 4th,2011
Essential Orthopaedics
Chapter: Rehabilitation.
Jenkins JEditors: Miller MD, Hart, JA, and MacKnight, JM.Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia2010
Sports Medicine: Just the Facts
Chapter: Playing Surface and Protective Equipment.
Page 102 - 106Jenkins JG and Chirichetti SEditors: O'Connor FG, Sallis RE, Wilder RP, St. Pierre P.McGraw-Hill, New York2005
Sports Medicine: Examination and Board Review
Chapter: Playing Surface and Protective Equipment.
Page 21 - 22Jenkins JG and Chirichetti SEditors: O'Connor FG Sallis RE, Wilder RP, St. Pierre P.McGraw-Hill, New York2005
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Abstracts/Posters

Slimmer's Palsy in a Patient with Gastric High-Grade B Cell Lymphoma and Significant Weight Loss
Tu, J., Giordano, A., Jenkins, J., Kelleher, N., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 11/2020
Median Neuropathy Refractory to Carpal Tunnel Release: A Case Report of Pronator Teres Syndrome.
Tu, J., Jenkins, J., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 11/2020
Foot Drop After Rapid Weight Loss: Slimmer’s Palsy, a Case Report.
Giordano A, Caramore M, Kirkbride J., Jenkins, J., American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 98, Number 3 (Suppl), a50., 3/2019
Severe Plexopathy of the Left Upper Extremity Following Herpes Zoster Infection: A Case Report.
Anastasio, N., Jenkins, J, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3/2019
Slimmer’s Palsy: A Case of Bilateral Peroneal Neuropathy Following Weight Reduction Surgery.
Bergeson K, Weppner J, Jenkins J, and Gypson W., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, 2/2019
Sousaphone-induced acute compression brachial plexopathy in an adolescent musician as a presenting symptom of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies:...
Ide, W, Jenkins J, and Siriwetchadarak, R., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL, 10/2018
Superficial Radial Neuropathy Following Acupuncture Treatment: A Case Report.
May BJ and Jenkins JG, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 2015
Muscle Cramps in a Volleyball Player, A Rare Case of Proximal Myotonic Myopathy: A Case Report.
Wong K and Jenkins J, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, 1/1/2014
Hiker with Tibial Neuropathy Due to Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A Case Report.
Mason, A and Jenkins J, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition, 1/1/2013
Riche-Cannieu Anastomosis Masquerading as Severe Median Neuropathy: A Case Report.
Hess, CJ and Jenkins J, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition, 1/1/2012
Case report: A 69 year old female with right hand weakness.
Kreps, C and Jenkins J, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2009
Complete ulnar nerve palsy after transposition surgery in three patients with absent or normal preoperative electrodiagnostics: A case series.
Keenan, G and Jenkins J, PM&R; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2009
Denervation of bilateral brachialis and brachioradialis in a young weight lifter: A Case Report.
Lehman, C and Jenkins J, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2008
Diagnosis of Juvenile Monomelic Amyotrophy by Electromyography: A Case Report.
Paylo KW and Jenkins J, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2007
Evaluation of Tinel's sign as a screening test for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.
Guo HM and Jenkins JG, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1/1/2005
Partial Cholinergic Failure Following Botulinum B Toxin Injections in a Woman with Stroke-Induced Spastic Hemiparesis: A Case Report.
Lynch AK and Jenkins JG, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2005
Bilateral Brachial Plexopathy, Localized to Upper Trunk, Following Left Breast Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Report.
Martinez JP and Jenkins JG, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/1/2004
Tennis Injuries: A 10-Year Analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Database.
Jenkins J, Diamond P, Gayle S, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orlando, FL, November 2002, 1/1/2002
Head and Face Injuries in Baseball.
Reed J, Diamond P, Gayle S, Jenkins J, Crosley P, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/2002
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Authored Content

Improving the Assessment of Resident Competency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Milestones 2.0February 2021

Committees

Vice Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee, University of Virginia 2017 - Present
Chair, Education Subcommittee, UVA Health System Graduate Medical Education Committee 2014 - 2017