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Offices of Medical Student Education

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Department Website

med.unc.edu/phyrehab

Important Contacts

Lee Shuping
Director of Medical Student Education
lee_shuping@med.unc.edu
Note: Dr. Shuping will connect you to a CGA based on interests and needs.

Advisory College Videos

Career Opportunity Services Session

FAQs/Course Recommendations/Additional Info

Contact the head career goal advisor or by searching for their own.
At least one PMR rotation, possible radiology, sports, surgery, personal interests

Recommended Courses

AI/Acting Internship
Internal Medicine (any general), Family Med , Neurology 412, ERMD 401

CC/Critical Care
Medi 449, Neur 408

ACS/Advanced Clinical Selective
Neurology Adult 412, Medicine (general, heme/onc, any)

Electives
PMR 403, Radiology 404, Emergengy med 407, CBAM 403, could consider ortho/neurosurg

Absolutely not, definitely rotate with PMR at least once, but enjoy learning about the breadth of medicine available.
Not necessarily, if there is a program you are in love with.
Would definitely recommend it, different programs.
End of 3rd year, every 2-3 months through 4th year, more often as needed for letter-writing purposes.
At least 3.
At least 4-8 weeks before ERAS applications are released to programs.  Offer your CV and personal statement (even a draft).
Very personal decision; depends on department size, personal goals, desire for fellowship, target patient population, geography….
Depends, would discuss with your advisor.
It’s fine… send a gentle email reminder to your letter writers.
Touch base with their program coordinator every week or two to make sure they know.
Sure, couldn’t hurt.
Always and handwritten is best.
Sure, but remember that they are not allowed to respond in reciprocity.
Thank them, remember that programs are NOT allowed to offer spots or discuss rankings with prospective residents.  This could result in penalties to the program.

Competitive Applicants will have these qualities:

  • Pass Step 1
  • Step 2 score range (230-245)
  • High Pass/Honors in PM&R rotation as MS4
  • At least 1 LOR from PM&R physician
  • Objective interest (volunteer, work, rotation, interest group affiliation, etc)
  • Some experience working with people with disabilities

Optional, but helpful:

  • Research experience/publications (or posters)
  • High Pass Honors in 3rd year clerkships