Pmr Virginia

The UVA Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation strives to enhance the quality of life and functional independence of persons with injuries and disabling illness through excellence in rehabilitative care and management, the training and education of persons in the discipline of rehabilitation medicine, and the advancement of knowledge through research.

As a department, they provide rehabilitative medical care to people residing in and around the Central, Southwestern, and Northwestern regions of the Commonwealth of Virginia who experience debility related to disease, disorder, or injury. They diagnose and manage a diverse range of conditions involving the nervous, musculoskeletal, and lymphatic systems. Their focus is on optimizing patients’ function, independence, and quality of life.

The department endeavors to provide the most comprehensive knowledge base possible for the next generation of physiatrists. They offer outstanding training, research, and educational opportunities with two tracks available to MD and DO candidates through their Residency Program.