Education

Our educational mission is to train our residents to become skillful, knowledgeable and compassionate clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrators. We empower our residents to find the utmost fulfillment in their work while making meaningful contributions to their community and to the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Our residency program offers two training pathways: a 3-year program beginning at the PGY2 level, and a 4-year program which integrates the first year of basic clinical training into the curriculum. The entire 14-position three- and four-year residency training program is fully accredited by the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education).

The PM&R Residency Program shares a strict commitment to training well-rounded physiatrists who excel in all areas of the discipline, with a unique training environment that offers a true “real world” experience in rehabilitation medicine and an invaluable systems-based practice education.

The University of Virginia’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is broken up into four, distinct years. Faculty are committed to providing residents with a well-rounded education at a departmental and individual level, while allowing each resident to explore their interests and passions.

Interested in applying to the program? Our department has two tracks available to MD and DO candidates – the (4-year) Categorical Program and the (3-year) Advanced Program.  It is possible to apply to either or both programs.

See a list of our current residents and learn more about their professional experience, their hobbies, and their reasons for coming to UVA!

See a list of our former residents and learn more about where they went after graduation!

Our administration combines years of knowledge, experience, and clinical expertise to provide the best possible education for all current and incoming residents.

Do you have questions about our call schedule, application procedure, interview processes, or something else? Check out our FAQ page for more information.

If you are a current resident looking for program resources, information, or departmental forms, please head over to the “Resident Resources” page. If you  have forgotten the password or are unable to access this resource, please contact Dr. Jenkins or Elena Alba.