Program Overview

Introduction to the PM&R Residency Program

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School is pleased to announce that its 3-year Advanced Residency Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will be transitioning to a 4-year Categorical Program, effective immediately.

Program Details

The new 4-year Categorical Program will commence with the recruitment of four PGY-1 positions in the 2017 NRMP Match. The first year of the program will consist of an internship based on Internal Medicine and its subspecialties, during which residents will rotate through several academic hospital partners, including:

• Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
• TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation System
• Harris Health

Program Vision and Mission

This change is expected to help the department develop its vision and mission, and will enable the program to recruit the best and brightest candidates into the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Research Areas

The department is involved in various research areas, including:

• NeuroRecovery Research Center
• Stroke
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Spasticity & Motor Control
• Neuromodulation and Neural Interface
• Amputation
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Pain

Clinical Programs

The department offers a range of clinical programs, including:

• Clinical Programs Overview
• Amputee Program
• Brain Injury and Stroke Program
• General Rehabilitation Services
• International Rehabilitation Program
• Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
• Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
• Spinal Cord Injury Program
• TIRR Outpatient Clinic Program

Education

The department is committed to providing high-quality education to its residents, and offers a range of educational opportunities, including:

• Residency Program
• Fellowship Programs
• Student Education
• PMReport Podcast
• Calendar
• PMR Grand Rounds