A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also called a physiatrist, evaluates and treats patients with disorders or disabilities in the muscles, bones, and nervous system, including neck or back pain, sports and work injuries, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, spasticity, and any other disability or disorder that affects function. A physiatrist may lead a team of medical professionals to help patients improve their physical, psychological, social, and vocational function, and are dedicated to the whole person, including treating pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life. Treatment modalities may include medications, injections, therapeutic exercise, electrodiagnosis, and any equipment required for daily activities. – The American Board of Medical Specialties
Residency Training
Duration of training: 4 years
Number of programs nationally: 78
Overall competitiveness of program: High
Resources
PM&R Medical Student Career Advisors
Association of Academic Physiatrists Medical Student Resources
AAPMR Medical Student Resources