Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation"Physical medicine and rehabilitation is the discipline concerned with preventing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of neurologic, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary disorders through rehabilitation programs. A typical patient base can include those with conditions such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, postchemotherapy and cancer deconditioning, sports injuries, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and in children, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and postoperative orthopedic procedures. Because of the vast spectrum of disease, physiatrists can focus on one (or more) of these medical problems" (Freeman, p. 367-368). -- Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resources
AAMC Careers in Medicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty Information
M3 Students: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty Session
During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH and affiliates departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet attendings and residents in the field.
Request an NMH/RIC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Advisor
Nicole Wysocki, MD
PM&R Career Advising Coordinator
nwysocki@ric.org
(312) 238-2852
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Application Information Suggested Electives - four-week inpatient PM&R in place of the two-week required clerkship
- rheumatology
- radiology
- neurology
- orthopaedics
- urology
- geriatrics
ERAS Application Service
NRMP Match Service
Northwestern University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Match Lists
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For more information on RIC and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RIC and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
345 East Superior
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2923
Phone: (312) 238-2870 | 
