Residency Application Requirements 

The University of Virginia Health System is a participating member of the National Resident Matching Program.  All applicants for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency appointments must register with the NRMP to participate in the Match.  Foreign Medical Graduates should register either via their school (if applicable) or via the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).  All applications to our program must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The Program does not accept hard copy applications via regular mail or fax nor electronic copies via email.  The deadline for accepting applications is November 15th.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Positions:

Our department has two programs available to MD and DO candidates. One is the Categorical Program and the other is the Advanced Program.  It is possible to apply to either or both programs:

  • Categorical (4-Year) Program: Includes completing your internship within our program. If you match through ERAS, you enter into a PGY1 position in June of that same year. You stay at UVA PM&R for four years.
    Program Code: 1737340C0
    (2 positions are available each match for this program.)
  • Advanced (3-Year) Program: Does not include the PGY1 year. You complete your intern year prior to joining our PGY2 class. If you match through ERAS, you enter into our program the following year in July, after completing your preliminary year requirements in another program. You stay at UVA PM&R for three years.
    Program Code: 1737340A0
    (2 positions are available each match for this program.)

Applications to the program should include: 

  • Completed Application Form (CAF)
  • MSPE (Dean's Letter) - as soon as available, usually on or about November 1st
  • USMLE or COMLEX score for Step I - we look for strong board scores and a pass on the first attempt. M4's should have sat or scheduled Step II, CS and CK, by the time of interview - with passing scores on first attempt required by the end of interview season
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (LOR) - at least one letter should be from a Physiatrist

  • Personal Statement

Additional Requirements for International Medical Graduates: 

  • USMLE scores for Step I, II (CK) - we look for strong a strong pass on first attempt and a Pass on Step II (CS). These are required to be eligible for ECFMG certification
  • TOEFL score of 275 or a first time pass on USMLE Step II, Clinical Skills as proof of language proficiency
  • Graduation from medical school within the past five years
  • Must have at least two clinical rotations in the United States and a Letter of Recommendation from each rotation
  • Current ECFMG certification

  • Only the J1 Visa is supported

Interview Process:

Each application is reviewed by the Residency Committee prior to extending an invitation to interview.  A formal interview is required to be considered for the program.  In order for your application to be reviewed we require, at minimum -

  • Completed Application Form (CAF)
  • USMLE Transcript
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Three letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Personal Statement
  • IMG's, in addition to the above must be ECFMG certified

The committee will not review incomplete applications or applications submitted beyond the deadline of November 15th.

Upon review of complete applications the program will notify the applicant either via email or by letter of their decision.  Please be sure when completing your CAF that your email and mailing addresses are current.

Interviews for match season 2009 are scheduled over (7) days from 8am - 3pm, as follows:

Monday, November 16th

Monday, November 23rd

Monday, November 30th

Monday, December 7th

Monday, December 14th

Friday, December 18th

Monday, January 4th

If you require additional information on our residency program, please e-mail our Program Coordinator, Christine Baer or phone 434-243-5631 or you may call the Graduate Medical Education Office at 434-924-2690 or view their website which details the requirements and benefits of appointments.

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