Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

1. Applicants must complete one year of PGY-1 training in Internal Medicine, Surgery or a Transitional Year.
2. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
3. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician (physiatrist).
4. Applicants must meet the program's application and residency matching requirements.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center provides comprehensive clinical training in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries and functional limitations. The program integrates clinical education with supervised patient care, academic activities and research opportunities. Residents gain experience in areas such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, sports medicine, prosthetics and orthotics. The program focuses on developing clinical knowledge, patient management skills and expertise in rehabilitation medicine.

1. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Provide medical school transcripts, curriculum vitae and examination records.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from a physiatrist.
4. Selected applicants are invited for interviews.
5. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
6. Final selection is based on the program's application review and residency matching process.