Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is a medical specialty that focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. PM&R physicians, called physiatrists, treat a wide variety of conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. These conditions may arise from injuries, illnesses, or chronic conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders.
The goal of PM&R is not only to treat the medical issue but also to improve the patient's ability to function in daily life. Treatment strategies may include physical therapy, medication, assistive devices, and sometimes interventional procedures such as injections to alleviate pain. Physiatrists work in a variety of settings, including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.
They often lead multidisciplinary teams that include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans for their patients. PM&R is a holistic field that considers the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of recovery, aiming to help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Programs
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112 programs found.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 4STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 56%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 39%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
St Louis, MO |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 10STEP 209 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 69%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Baylor College of Medicine Program
Houston, TX |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 54%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 21%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 26%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Washington Program
Seattle, WA |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 83%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Rochester Program
Rochester, NY |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 81%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 19%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program
Royal Oak, MI |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 241 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 63%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 38%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Hershey, PA |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 33%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 67%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Temple University Hospital Program
Philadelphia, PA |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 54%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 42%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Program
White Plains, NY |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 22%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 67%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 11%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program
East Lansing, MI |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1F1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 100%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Kansas City, KS |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 4 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 33%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 17%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Larkin Community Hospital Program
South Miami, FL |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 7%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 67%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 27%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program
New York, NY |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 63%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 37%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Bronx, NY |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 48%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 29%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 22%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Minnesota Program
Minneapolis, MN |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 39%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 33%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 28%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus) Program
New York, NY |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 67%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 29%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California (Irvine) Program
Orange, CA |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 27%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 73%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health (Taylor) Program
Taylor, MI |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 3STEP 211 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 15%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Dallas, TX |
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
YOG 10 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 75%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.