Each year in Spring, the Department of PM&R holds the Annual James R. Swenson, MD, Scientific Symposium. The Symposium, referred to as "Swenson Day," is in recognition of the founding Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. James R. Swenson (November 18, 1933-October 11, 2014), pictured above with a patient. The purpose of the symposium is to encourage the research mission of the department by highlighting recent research produced by department faculty, residents and students. The symposium also brings in external speakers on topics relevant to the department’s research activities. Two graduate students from the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab presented at the 2022 Swenson Day. Connor Olsen, ECE, gave a presentation titled "Electromyographically Controlled Prosthetic Wrist Improves Dexterity and Reduces Compensatory Movements" and Monika Buczak, BME, gave a presentation titled "EGG: A Quantitative Assessment of Hand Dexterity."
