PM&R Medical Student Programs
Medical students interested in exploring the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation will find a wide range of meaningful clinical experiences at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Our rotations offer in-depth exposure to both inpatient and outpatient care, with opportunities to learn from a diverse team of specialists across multiple areas of rehabilitation medicine. Senior medical students can arrange a two- or four-week rotation.
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Goals of the Program
Training Future Leaders in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The goals of our program are to:
- Provide medical students with immersive, hands-on exposure to the breadth and depth of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Equip students with a solid foundation in interdisciplinary rehabilitation care, procedural knowledge, and patient-centered approaches
- Foster early interest in PM&R as a future specialty
What You Will Learn
Rotation Opportunities
- Inpatient Care: Engage with patients in general medical rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation and spinal cord rehabilitation units.
- Outpatient Clinics: Gain exposure to adaptive sports medicine, amputee clinics, cancer rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG), head injury/stroke management, musculoskeletal (MSK) care, pediatric rehabilitation, spasticity treatment, spinal cord injury management, spine/pain management, wheelchair seating and various rehabilitation therapies at our outpatient facilities.
Visiting Student Program
The University of Michigan Medical School is committed to providing the best possible experience for our visiting students. We offer a number of opportunities. Learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.
Program Leadership
Kori Rothman, DO
Medical School
Lee Hair
See Where Training Takes Place
Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinic outcomes research programs.
