Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR)

This elective is for 3rd and 4th year medical students interested in gaining experience in the field of Adult and Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, improving diagnostic skills related to the complications of disability, and improving neurologic and musculoskeletal examination skills.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Phase II elective will provide foundational exposure and training in PM&R evaluations and treatment plans with a focus on neurologic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The elective will expose the student to the field of PM&R including neurological injuries, sports injuries, congenital and acquired disabilities, complications of functional impairment, and the restoration and maintenance of function. The student will be exposed to therapies, medications, and procedures typically used in PM&R practice.

The medical students will participate in PM&R evaluations, care for patients on the inpatient rehabilitation service, inpatient PM&R consult service and management of patients within the outpatient clinics. The course will allow the student to build on their physical examination and diagnostic skills through clinical participation, practice, and feedback provided by the attending physicians. They will actively participate in management discussion with interdisciplinary teams during their rotation.