On this page:
- About Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Associated Societies
- Quick Facts
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Residency Programs and Fellowships
- Looking into the Future/Changes in Health Care
- Additional Information
- References
About Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Physiatrists utilize cutting-edge as well as time-tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life. (Source: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Associated Societies
Quick Facts
The following information comes from the National Resident Matching Program's Charting Outcomes in the Match 2014 (PDF) (off-site) based on matched applicants in the United States.
- Step score averages:
- Mean Step 1 of U.S. Matched Applicants: 220
- Mean Step 2 CK of U.S. Matched Applicants: 234
- Average number of research experiences: 2.7
- Average number of abstracts, presentations and publications: 3.3
- Work and Volunteer:
- Average number of work experiences: 2.9
- Average number of volunteer experiences: 7.1
- Mean number of contiguous ranks of U.S. matched applicants: 12.7
Frequently Asked Questions
MS1 and MS2 Students
MS3 and MS4 Students
Residency Programs and Fellowships
Residency Programs
- Length of program: Four years.
- Number of accredited programs: 83.
- Transitional year needed: Yes, unless you get a categorical position.
- Combo programs: PM&R/Pediatrics
Fellowships
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Medicine
- Pain Management
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Similar Specialties to Consider
- Anesthesiology
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Looking into the Future/Changes in Health Care
The demand for physiatrists will continue to increase with the aging population.
Additional Information
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Residency Program: Wright State does not have a program
- BSOM Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group
- Search for recent Wright State graduates who matched in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Association of American Medical Colleges Careers in Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (off-site)
See the Career Essentials Pilot Page regarding specialty specific advice for more detailed information and resources.
References
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Programs Search (off-site)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. (2016). Who We Are. (off-site)
- Student Doctor Network. (2005). PM&R advice to applicants. (off-site)