Residency Program FAQs

Does your program offer PGY1 positions?

This program does not offer PGY1 positions.

Our program is a 3-year program beginning at the PGY2 level.

Applicants who match to our program must apply separately for a first-year position, such as an accredited transitional year, or complete one year of accredited training in emergency medicine, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, or surgery, or any combination of these patient care experiences (source American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.)

Do you participate in the NRMP?

All applicants must be registered with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You can visit their web site at www.nrmp.org.

What kind of applications do you accept?

Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Applicant Service (ERAS). You can visit their web site at www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm.

What is your deadline for applications?

December 1

Applications received after December 1st will not be reviewed.  However, supporting documents such as transcripts or letters of recommendation are accepted after December 1st.

What do I need to include in my ERAS application?

• Three current letters of recommendation from physicians who are familiar with your professional clinical skills.
• At least one letter of recommendation should be from a physiatrist.

• Medical School Dean's Letter
• Official Medical School transcript
• Board scores (USMLE / COMLEX)
• Personal Statement explaining your decision to pursue PM&R as your specialty and your vision for your professional goals in this specialty.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and have permanent resident status.  Additionally, IMGs must have successfully completed USMLE Step II.

All incoming residents are required to have passed USMLE / COMLEX Steps I & II prior to submission of rank order list through the NRMP.

What is your timeline for conducting interviews?

Interviews will be scheduled Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon November 2010 through January 2011.

How will you notify candidates about interviews?

Candidates selected for interviews by the selection committee will be contacted via the e-mail address listed in their ERAS application.

Do you have USMLE / COMLEX score requirements (or number of attempts), medical school graduation cut-off date and other specific qualifications for applicants?

We do not have specific or minimal requirements for any applicant. Every application with supporting documents is reviewed and considered on an individual basis.

How many residency positions are available?

Four (4) PGY2 positions are available beginning July 1, 2012. These positions will be filled through the NRMP Match. Applicants must apply via ERAS.

Do you have any unfilled PGY2 positions beginning July 1, 2011?

PGY2 positions beginning July 1, 2011 have been matched.

All PGY2 through 4 positions in this program are currently filled.

Does your program offer elective rotations to medical students?

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital welcomes current 4th year medical students, in good academic standing from LCME or AOA accredited medical schools, interested in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

Find out more.

Does your program offer observerships?

The primary teaching obligation of Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is the education of resident physicians and medical students; therefore, we do not offer or sponsor observerships