Program Overview

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is dedicated to providing high quality care to a diverse patient population and to the training of skilled physiatrists who are capable of providing excellent care to patients with a wide range of impairments.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program is a robust clinical and didactic education program that seeks to utilize the diversity of our city and training sites to prepare residents for future success in any setting or situation.

The three-year program begins at the PGY-2 level. Residents rotate through SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Kings County Hospital Center, Staten Island University Hospital North Campus, The Bronx VA, St. Albans VA, and St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and consult services is available at each of the hospital settings. By the end of their three years of training, residents have been exposed to and trained in every variety of healthcare settings while coming across patients and staff from all different corners of the globe.

We have a large strong focus on academics and hands-on training. Our residents work closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, prosthetists, and other medical services to enhance the educational experience. There are many opportunities available for research, participation in national conferences, and annual review courses among many other academic activities.

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Sample 3 Year (PGY-2 to PGY-4) Rotation Schedule