UVA’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation strives to enhance the quality of life and functional independence of persons with injuries and disabling illness by ensuring excellence in rehabilitative care and management, training and educating persons in the discipline of rehabilitation medicine, and the advancement of knowledge through research.
Our department has an efficient, professional, and detail-oriented staff of 19 expert faculty who treat a wide variety of rehabilitation needs. Our residency training program strives to provide the finest education possible for the next generation of rehabilitation doctors who will enter the workforce.
The University of Virginia Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program offers outstanding training, research, and educational opportunities with two tracks available to MD and DO candidates. We offer a four-year Categorical Program and a three-year Advanced Program and applicants are able to apply to either or both programs.
Ivy Mountain Orthopaedic Center
UVA Health has a new space for Orthopedic services and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This new home is one of the largest outpatient centers in the nation where you’ll get expert care in a facility built for health and healing through sustainable design.
The Runner’s Clinic
Running injuries require a specialized expertise. Today, injured runners have their own place to go for expert care and healing, The Runner’s Clinic at UVA.
2024 AAPM&R Conference: UVA PM&R Presentation and Events Guide
UVA PM&R is headed to the AAPM&R Annual Conference in San Diego this November! Our faculty and residents will be presenting posters and hosting teaching sessions that showcase their latest research and clinical expertise. Check out the attached presentation and events guide for more information.
In a submission to AOCPMR's "What Does Osteopathic Physiatry Mean to You?" video essay contest, our resident, Dr. Emily Hillaker won first place. We could not be more proud of her thoughtful and inspiring composition and are excited to see her recognized at the 65th Annual Mid-Year Meeting and Scientific Seminar in Knoxville, TN. Congratulations Dr. Hillaker!
Dr. Wilder was recognized by the Boar's Head Resort and the Association of Tennis Professionals for his commitment to the care of tennis professionals as well as the local tennis community. Dr. Wilder has served as a USTA Tournament Physician for over 20 years, providing medical directorship of 37 professional tournaments.
Congrats Dr. Wilder!
Treadmill runners who suffer painful shin splints can heal them quicker with gait training in the great outdoors in combination with physical therapy exercises say researchers, including UVA Health sports medicine expert Dr. David Hryvniak.
To read the entire article from UVAToday, please click the button below. You can read more about the study it originated from and it’s findings here.
