The University of Virginia Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers a unique Residency Program within the UVA Musculoskeletal Center. This Center offers related musculoskeletal services in one building, enabling easier access to these services and enhancing communication and collaboration.
Under One Roof:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Brought together are a variety of related specialties for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disease and disorders. This provides an academic and clinical environment that is conducive to teamwork and a creative and dynamic flow of ideas and solutions between specialists. The Center is staffed by over 25 physicians and surgeons working with a dedicated staff of nurses, therapists, social workers and technicians to provide surgical and non-surgical approaches to injury and disease management, focused on returning the individual to an optimal level of activity. Through a joint venture with HealthSouth Corporation, a broad array of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services are provided.
In a Beautiful Natural Setting:  |
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge mountains Family friendly Skiing, mountain biking, swimming Rich in local history and culture A great place to live |
Strong Programs: The UVa PM&R Residency Program is strong in many ways as it offers robust learning environments for sports medicine, outpatient musculoskeletal, inpatient, and EMG, among others. It also provides a close relationship with the UVa Pain Management Center located next to the PM&R outpatient clinic. Our residency program also ensures that each PGY4 will have one 3-month rotation in which to pursue his or her own research. This can include performing research studies or preparing articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals:
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Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Outpatient The Runner's Clinic, Robert P. Wilder, MD, Director and Track Team Physican David Rubendall, MD, Sports Medicine, Worker's Compensation Danny Mistry, MD, Primary Care Team Physician, Dept of Athletics Relationships with local sports teams The Division of Spine and Sports Care Acupuncture with Dr. Alan Alfano and Dr. Jeff Jenkins |
Inpatient Rehabilitation
50-bed UVa-HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
SCI and TBI rotations
Neurorehabilitation rotation
Rotation in Inpatient Consults
Individual Research
Residents do a 3-month dedicated research rotation
Research studies can be performed
A chance to work on publishing an article
EMG Program
Residents do six months of rotation in EMG
UVA PM&R residents have been among the highest scorers nationally on the AAEM
Self-Assessment Exam
Multiple faculty members are Board certified in EMG
Great Benefits
Starting in 2005, resident physicians will not have to pay premiums for personal or
family health insurance.