Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Must be a graduate of an eligible medical school recognized for residency training.
2. Applicants must meet Stanford Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements for residency appointment.
3. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and California medical licensing requirements.
4. Must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step scores.
5. Must submit a medical student transcript, Dean’s Letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.

Stanford Medicine is the healthcare and academic medical system of Stanford University, bringing together Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Children's Health to advance medical education, research, and patient care. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program provides comprehensive training in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of physical and neurological conditions. Residents receive clinical exposure in areas such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, spine care, and rehabilitation technology, supported by research, teaching, and mentorship opportunities.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the MyERAS application and required supporting documents.
3. Required documents include the Dean’s Letter, personal statement, curriculum vitae, medical student transcript, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step scores, and three letters of recommendation.
4. The program reviews applications and contacts selected applicants for interviews.
5. Selected applicants attend an in-person interview.
6. The program offers seven Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY-2) positions annually through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).