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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

UVA’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation strives to enhance the quality of life and functional independence of persons with injuries and disabling illness by ensuring excellence in rehabilitative care and management, training and educating persons in the discipline of rehabilitation medicine, and the advancement of knowledge through research.

Our department has an efficient, professional, and detail-oriented staff of 17 expert faculty who treat a wide variety of rehabilitation needs. Our residency training program strives to provide the finest education possible for the next generation of rehabilitation doctors who will enter the workforce.

 

 

 

Residency Training Program

The University of Virginia Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program offers outstanding training, research, and educational opportunities with two tracks available to MD and DO candidates. We offer a four-year Categorical Program and a three-year Advanced Program and applicants are able to apply to either or both programs.

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Ivy Mountain Orthopaedic Center

UVA Health has a new space for Orthopedic services and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This new home is one of the largest outpatient centers in the nation where you’ll get expert care in a facility built for health and healing through sustainable design.

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The Runner’s Clinic

Running injuries require a specialized expertise. Today, injured runners have their own place to go for expert care and healing, The Runner’s Clinic at UVA.

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Faculty Recruitment

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is actively recruiting for THREE inpatient faculty positions. To learn more, please follow the link below.

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What Does Osteopathic Physiatry Mean To You?

In a submission to AOCPMR's "What Does Osteopathic Physiatry Mean to You?" video essay contest, our resident, Dr. Emily Hillaker won first place. We could not be more proud of her thoughtful and inspiring composition and are excited to see her recognized at the 65th Annual Mid-Year Meeting and Scientific Seminar in Knoxville, TN. Congratulations Dr. Hillaker!

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UVA PM&R Newsletter

Click the link below to read the July 2023 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Newsletter and stay up to date with everything happening in our department.

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Kathryn Mutter, MD, Featured in AAMC News About UVA School of Medicine Intern Readiness Course

[caption id="attachment_26849" align="alignright" width="300"] M. Kathryn Mutter, MD, MPH[/caption] M. Kathryn Mutter, MD, MPH, an associate professor of emergency medicine, was featured in AAMC News story about Transition to Residency…

UVA Health Kicks Off Multi-Year Website Evolution

More than ever before, consumers are using technology to research, find, and schedule their healthcare services online, changing the landscape of how care decisions are made. To align with growing patient…

Fontaine Research Park Construction-Related Parking and Traffic Impacts Begin in May

Fontaine Research Park will have construction-related parking and traffic impacts beginning in late May and lasting until the end of July as the rock removal for the Manning Institute of…

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael Scheld, MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine

[caption id="attachment_26989" align="alignright" width="300"] Michael Scheld, MD, emeritus professor in the Department of Medicine[/caption] The UVA Department of Medicine, along with the broader School of Medicine community, mourns the passing…

President Ryan’s Boston Marathon Run Raises More than $52,000 for UVA Health Children’s

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan’s 13th run in the Boston Marathon was for UVA Health Children’s, and it proved to be his most successful ever. His run raised more…

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It is our goal to transform and improve the quality of lives of people who experience disabilities, diseases, injuries and all debilitating conditions. While there are many way to support the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, gifts are crucial to achieve our mission. We welcome your support in any way you are able to give.

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