Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or be a candidate for the degree during the current application year.
2. Must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. Must submit at least three letters of recommendation; one to two letters from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians are strongly recommended.
4. A passing United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Level 1 score is required for interview consideration.
5. Must be eligible for Alabama medical licensure.
6. International Medical Graduates must be Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified, or ECFMG eligible with a passing USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge score for interview consideration.
7. Prior experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is expected for interview consideration.

The UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is a four-year categorical residency designed to provide comprehensive training in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with disabilities and musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. Residents receive progressive clinical responsibility through inpatient and outpatient rotations at UAB Hospitals, Spain Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other affiliated sites. Training covers areas such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, sports medicine, pain medicine, pediatric rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, and musculoskeletal medicine. The program also provides opportunities for electives, research, simulation-based learning, multidisciplinary care, and development of procedural and clinical skills needed for independent practice as a physiatrist.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit at least three letters of recommendation.
3. Provide the required examination scores and supporting application documents.
4. International Medical Graduates must meet the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements.
5. Applications are reviewed holistically by the program.
6. Selected applicants are invited for an interview through Thalamus.
7. The application submission deadline is November 1.
8. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program for final residency selection.