Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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This program is approved by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada for the complete four years of training. Three institutions are involved - the Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals, Hamilton Civic Hospitals and St. Joseph's Hospital.

The first year consists of Internal Medicine. The second year comprises three months of Rheumatology, three months of Orthopedic Surgery, three months of Neurology and an elective related to neurolocomotor disability. The third and fourth year are made up of 2 month rotations in 12 different areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Required rotations include: 4 rotations (8 months) in general Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 1 rotation (2 months) in spinal cord; 1 rotation (2 months) in acquired brain injury; 1 rotation (2 months) in stroke; 1 rotation (2 months) in prosthetics and orthotics. Rotations in EMG and neuromuscular disorders, cardio-respiratory rehabilitation and pediatric rehabilitation are recommended. The integrated training includes clinical rounds and presentations, pathophysiology seminars, and regular examinations of academic knowledge and clinical skills. Research is active in many areas of neurolocomotor disability. A strong biomedical engineering resource is available.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Peter Varey
Program Director

Residency Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Henderson Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario

Telephone: (905) 521-2100 ext. 43650
Fax: (905) 756-7092

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

PGY1 Applicants: please refer to CARMS book.
All Other Applicants: September 1st.