A Medical Student's Guide to PM&R

• What is physiatry?

• What is the history of the specialty?

• What does a physiatrist do?

• What is the difference between physical therapy and physiatry?

• What conditions do physiatrists treat?

• What types of treatments and procedures do physiatrists perform?

• What makes the practice of physiatry "multidisciplinary"?

• What is a residency in PM&R like?

• How can I best prepare to be a good residency candidate?

• How should I prepare for a PM&R rotation?

• What rotations are good for someone going into PM&R?

• What is a career in physiatry like?

• How much do physiatrists make?

• What are organizations in which physiatrists can participate?

• What reading materials are helpful to learn more about PM&R?

 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Physician Council

The Medical Student's Guide to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Last amended by the Resident Physician Council Board in September 2015.