Larkin Community Hospital Program

The Larkin Community Hospital Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program is a three-year ACGME-accredited program designed to offer comprehensive postdoctoral training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This program provides extensive clinical and didactic training to improve patient function and quality of life through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment.

Applicants must have graduated from a COCA or LCME accredited medical school and successfully completed an AOA-approved or ACGME-accredited preliminary/internship year. The program aims to train leaders in the field who can effectively work in healthcare teams. Residents have the opportunity to interact with skilled professionals in both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining diverse exposure to various perspectives and approaches.

The program boasts a 99% pass rate on board examinations, indicating the high quality of training provided. Graduates are competitive for employment and fellowship positions. The diverse patient population and clinical settings enable residents to practice independently in various settings upon program completion.

The program's mission is to train professional physiatrists who will make enduring contributions to the field through leadership positions in academia, research, healthcare, and education. Residents receive level-specific training in evidence-based clinical practice, basic science principles underlying PM&R, exposure to different healthcare delivery systems, and opportunities for scholarly activities.

Overall, the program aims to produce competent physiatrists who meet board certification requirements, exhibit high academic, clinical, ethical, and professional standards, and continue learning throughout their careers. Additionally, the program encourages graduates to practice in underserved communities and incorporates ACGME Competency-Based objectives into the curriculum.