University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Analyst Verified · Apr 20, 2023

University of Virginia Medical Center Program

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a residency program specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, directed by Jeffrey G. Jenkins, MD and coordinated by Elena Alba. The program accepts applications through November 1, 2027 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (434) 243-5631. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

UVA's PM&R residency is a small academic program (14 total positions, 2 categorical and 2 advanced per year) offering both a 4-year categorical track with integrated internship and a 3-year advanced track for those completing intern year elsewhere. The program emphasizes broad exposure across physiatric subspecialties—sports/MSK medicine, EMG/NCS, interventional pain, neuro-rehabilitation, and SCI—within a "real world" systems-based practice model rather than a narrow subspecialty pipeline. Resident narratives repeatedly highlight strong away-rotation experiences, a close-knit "resident family" culture, and named clinical touches like a dedicated runner's clinic and sports-event coverage, suggesting the program values collegiality and hands-on procedural/sports exposure over a heavy research mandate. Career trajectories described by current residents lean toward MSK, sports, and interventional pain fellowships rather than academic research careers.

Who it fits

An applicant drawn to broad-spectrum physiatry with a strong interest in sports medicine, MSK, or interventional pain, who values a tight-knit, mentorship-driven community program and often solidifies interest through an away rotation.

Research intensity

Low - research is not emphasized in program materials or resident-reported priorities, which center on clinical and procedural training.

Career orientation

Fellowship

Important

The program states a strong preference for applicants who send a program-specific signal via ERAS, and requires at least one letter of recommendation from a physiatrist.

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