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Jennifer Hankenson, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, New Haven, CT

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Physical Medicine/Rehab New Haven, CT

Program Director

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  • Office

    47 College St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Phone+1 877-925-3637

Summary

  • Program Director of YNHMC Physiatry residency. Areas of interest include neuro rehab, regenerative medicine, P&O, spasticity management, MSK, academic medicine, EMG/NCS, and ultrasound guided procedures. In addition to my professional interests I am a strong advocate of women in medicine, I enjoy time with my husband and two children and have a passion for nutritious, locally grown foods.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-National Rehabilitation Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-National Rehabilitation HospitalResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2017 - 2020
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 2015
  • Hollins University
    Hollins UniversityBA, Chemistry, 2000 - 2007
  • Arizona State University
    Arizona State UniversityNon-Degree, 2004 - 2006
  • Hollins University
    Hollins UniversityBA, Chemistry, 2000 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Surgical Intern of the Year Medstar Washington Hospital Center, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Malignant MCA Stroke With Severe Disability After Hemicraniectomy  
    Jennifer Hankenson, MD, and Rachna Malhotra, DO, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1/1/2018
  • Rehabilitation of an Adolescent with Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome  
    Jennifer Hankenson, MD, and Rishi Vora, DO, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1/1/2018

Abstracts/Posters

  • Malignant MCA Stroke With Severe Disability After Hemicraniectomy
    Jennifer Hankenson, MD and Rachna Malhotra, DO, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, AAP Conference 2018, 3/2018
  • Rehabilitation of an Adolescent With Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome
    Jennifer Hankenson, MD and Rishi Vora, DO, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, AAP Conference 2018, 3/2018
  • Screening for Lead Toxicity after Gun Shot Wound in a Rehabilitation Setting.
    Jennifer Hankenson, et al, AAPMR (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Mortality and Morbidity 
    1/1/2018

Other

Press Mentions

  • Inaugural Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents
    Inaugural Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ResidentsJuly 18th, 2024
  • How to Relieve COVID-19 Muscle Aches and Pains
    How to Relieve COVID-19 Muscle Aches and PainsJanuary 30th, 2023
  • What to Do About Pain in Your Knees and Hips
    What to Do About Pain in Your Knees and HipsAugust 3rd, 2023
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