Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree and apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. A personal statement of no more than one page is required.
3. An Electronic Residency Application Service-formatted curriculum vitae is required.
4. Three or four letters of recommendation are required, preferably including at least one from a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who has worked with the applicant.
5. A Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter) and official medical school transcript are required.
6. Examination score reports should be included if available.
7. Applicants must submit an additional statement of fewer than 200 words explaining how their background and interests align with the program’s mission.
8. The program does not sponsor H-1B, J-1, or other visas.

Yale School of Medicine, located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, offers a four-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program through its Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, sponsored by Yale New Haven Hospital. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in restoring function and improving quality of life for patients with disabilities, injuries, and chronic medical conditions. Residents gain experience in musculoskeletal medicine, neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, pain management, sports medicine, pediatric rehabilitation, electromyography, and rheumatology. Clinical rotations take place at Yale New Haven Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. The curriculum includes lectures, journal clubs, clinical modules, and research opportunities to prepare graduates for careers as rehabilitation physicians.

1. Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service, generally through their medical school’s dean’s office.
2. The application should include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, three or four letters of recommendation, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, official medical school transcript, and examination scores if available.
3. Applicants must also provide a separate statement of fewer than 200 words describing how their background and interests align with the program’s mission.
4. Candidates are selected through the National Resident Matching Program. Interviews are conducted virtually.
5. The program page lists November 1, 2025, as the deadline for that recruitment cycle.
6. Applicants should contact the program coordinator to confirm the deadline and interview dates for the next cycle. The program does not sponsor visas.