Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Applicants must be candidates for a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
2. Applicants must have passed Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Level 1 of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA).
3. Applicants must have passed or be scheduled to take USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX-USA Level 2.
4. International medical graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate before the application deadline.
5. Applicants must submit a Standard Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) through the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) process, as required since 2025.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, provides three years of advanced postgraduate training in restoring physical function and improving quality of life for patients with disabilities and neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. The University of Florida College of Medicine offers medical education, clinical care, and research opportunities. Residents train at UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital and affiliated facilities, gaining experience in brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke rehabilitation, amputee care, pain management, sports medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary patient care, research, and practical rehabilitation skills to prepare graduates for independent practice or subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Apply for the postgraduate year 2 (PGY-2) position through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Upload a current photograph, curriculum vitae, medical school diploma, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), personal statement, and USMLE or COMLEX transcript.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. International medical graduates must include their ECFMG status report and ensure certification is completed before the application deadline.
5. Submit the required Standard Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) through the AAPM&R process.
6. Participate in the residency interview and selection process if invited.
7. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the rank-order list according to the official schedule.
8. Applicants who match must complete institutional credentialing, licensing, and appointment requirements before starting residency.