Overview
"Advancing the Science and Practice of Rehabilitation Medicine"
This is more than a motto to us - it defines our goals in teaching, patient care and research.
We offer our residents a broad experience in PM&R and a comprehensive didactic series. Our faculty consists of physicians, scientists, neuropsychologists, and bioengineers invested in providing the best education in clinical care and rehabilitation research. The faculty guide residents as they explore areas beyond their clinical experiences facilitating involvement in academic projects and leadership roles. Our residents regularly present their work at national meetings including the Association of Academic Physiatrists, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine. Residents initiate and collaborate on abstracts, case reports, book chapters and peer-reviewed publications.
We are proud to share with you that our UPMC PM&R department is in the top programs in the US News and World report ranking, and UPMC is considered one of the "Best of the Best." The UPMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department is in the top 2 PM&R departments across the country in NIH funding. We are one of the few PM&R departments with model systems grants for Spinal Cord Injury.
We are committed to providing the educational foundation required for our residents to become competitive fellowship applicants, academic leaders, and excellent patient care providers. We can assure you that Pittsburgh is a great place to live and train as a physiatrist.
Professor and Residency Program Director
Professor and Department Chair
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University of PIttsburgh Medical Center
Residents with the Department of PM&R are trained at UPMC facilities in the Greater Pittsburgh area. UPMC is annually recognized for their rehabilitation care and services and is nationally ranked by the U.S. News and World Reports.
- UPMC PM&R Residency Program Mission
The UPMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is dedicated to training future clinicians, leaders, educators, and researchers who will advance the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Through comprehensive education and hands-on experiences, we prepare physiatrists to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities by redefining rehabilitation care through innovation, inclusion, and excellence.
We are committed to developing physiatrists who champion innovation, advocate for underserved populations, and deliver person-centered, holistic rehabilitation care across all communities. We strive to redefine rehabilitation care by building a future healthcare workforce that reflects and responds to society's broad needs.- UPMC PM&R Residency Program Aims
- Prepare residents and fellows to become expert clinicians, leaders, educators, and researchers who will shape the future of rehabilitation medicine.
- Develop clinical and academic leaders through comprehensive patient care experiences and specialized administration, research, and clinical educator tracks.
- Foster a supportive learning environment that prioritizes resident well-being, encourages work-life integration, and proactively addresses burnout.
- Equip trainees with the skills and perspectives needed to provide equitable, patient-centered care that serves our communities' broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Visit the UPMC website for more information about their accredited programs, as well as information on stipends and benefits.