Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Welcome to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resource Page. This online repository houses relevant resources and contact information for students seeking career advice. We encourage you to review the career-related materials provided as you seek support in your journey through medical school.

UICOM has an academic and clinical affiliation with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital.

Schwab Hospital sponsors the residency program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program.

If you require assistance for connecting with faculty from this residency training program, please contact your campus Student Affairs Specialty Advisory.

SPECIALTY FACULTY LIAISON

Theresa Lie-Nemeth, MD

[email protected]

Chicago

Chicago

MATCH PREPARATION AND CHARTING OUTCOMES

You are more than your Step Scores! Use the NRMP page HERE to look at the qualifications of applicants who have successfully applied to your specialty.

Should applicants do away rotations?

Yes, they can do one. It is more important to get a strong LOR thanto do audition rotation at multiple sites. If you were unable to get a PM&R elective at Schwab and you would like to rotate, please contact Dr. Lie-Nemeth to arrange a rotation.

Research

Research is recommended, but not required. Bench research is not critical. According to the NRMP, US seniors who matched had an average of 1.9 research experiences and 2.1 publications, presentations, or abstracts.

Letters of Recommendation

Number of letters recommended – 3

Chair’s letter/SLOE/special letter required? No

Number of letters from within specialty – 1

Number of letters from away rotations/institutions – N/A

Do you require the MSPE before offering interviews? We don’t offer interviews until it is received, but will review applications before it comes out

It is highly recommended that a student have one strong letter from PM&R physicians from the institution where the student did their PM&R rotation

Personal Statements

PM&R programs are looking for students to discuss their specific interest in PM&R and what experiences led to their decision to pursue this particular specialty

Application Timing

When do programs in your specialty generally begin reviewing applications? October

When do programs in your specialty begin offering interviews? October

When does your program generally offer interviews? November

Do you require the MSPE before offering interviews? We don’t offer interviews until it is received, but will review applications before it comes out

The NRMP publishes a survey of Applicants each year. This report presents the results of selected items from the 2019 NRMP Applicant Survey. The report documents factors that applicants weigh in selecting programs (1) at which to interview and (2) to rank in the Main Residency Match. It can be found HERE.
The NRMP Publishes a survey of Residency Program Directors. This report examines the factors program directors use to select applicants to interview and rank. Data are reported for 22 specialties and the transitional year in the Main Residency Match. It can be found HERE.
Looking for residency programs? The AAMC interactive, Careers in Medicine Website is where you should be! LINK
Having difficulty deciphering this information? Contact your Student Affairs Career Advisor on your campus!!!