Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Candidates must have graduated from a United States allopathic or osteopathic medical school or an accredited international medical school.
2. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree.
3. Candidates must complete a one-year Transitional, Preliminary Medicine, or equivalent Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) clinical training program before starting Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency.
4. Candidates must possess the necessary credentials to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia.
5. International medical graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. International medical graduates may apply for a J-1 visa, which is offered by the program.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution recognized for its excellence in medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Rehabilitation Medicine provides specialized physician training, interdisciplinary patient care, and advanced rehabilitation research. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is a fully accredited four-year graduate medical education program, consisting of one year of preliminary clinical training followed by three years of specialty residency. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pediatric rehabilitation, geriatrics, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, pain management, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Residents gain hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, electromyography, nerve conduction studies, ultrasound-guided procedures, spinal interventions, and disability management, along with opportunities for clinical research, academic learning, and multidisciplinary patient care.

1. Candidates must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Personal Statement.
5. Letters of Recommendation.
6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores.
7. Details of research activities, scholarly work, and professional achievements or awards.
3. Each application is carefully reviewed and evaluated on its individual merit.
4. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the program for an interview.
5. The interview season generally takes place between November and January.
6. The final application deadline is November 30.
7. Selected candidates must complete a one-year Transitional, Preliminary Medicine, or equivalent PGY-1 clinical training program before beginning the three-year specialty residency.
8. Candidates must fulfil the institutional appointment and medical licensing requirements before joining.