Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Welcome
We are pleased to welcome you to the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute and the Department of PM&R at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Established in 1958, the MetroHealth/CWRU residency program is one of the oldest PM&R training programs in the nation. The MetroHealth PM&R residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Committee on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a 21 resident categorical PM&R residency training Program.
Our graduates consistently perform excellent on the ABPMR Board Certification Exams (100% pass rate for Part I on a 5-year rolling cycle) and are successful in securing fellowship positions or finding practice opportunities in both private and academic settings.
MetroHealth PM&R Residency Highlights
- Training and mentorship by internationally and nationally renowned physiatrists, clinician scientists, and researchers.
- MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute is a free-standing rehabilitation hospital that features 57 inpatient rehabilitation beds on three specialized floors for spinal cord injury and trauma, brain injury and stroke rehabilitation.
- MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute is Ranked among the Top Rehabilitation Hospitals in the nation by US News and World Report.
- Global leader in functional electrical stimulation technologist for motor restoration for those with central nervous system paralysis. Learn More
- Top funded PM&R department in the USA for NIH grants, according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Model System, in recognition of our state-of-the-art spinal cord injury care and cutting-edge clinical research. Learn More
- Outpatient PM&R clinics encompass the breadth of PM&R including neurological rehabilitation, concussion, spinal cord injury, urodynamics, tetra hand, wheelchair, assistive technology, brain injury, stroke, musculoskeletal, sports, pain, limb loss, prosthetic and orthotics, lymphedema, cancer, spasticity, ultrasound-guided injections, interventional spine procedures, osteoporosis, burn, wound, continuity, vocational, pediatric, neuromuscular, and electrodiagnostic clinics. Learn More
- High procedural volumes and exposure to PM&R procedures including but not limited to EMG NCS, fluoroscopic guided injections, axial epidural injections, axial facet injections, SI joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound guided injections, peripheral joint injections, tendon sheath injections, bursa injections, trigger point injections, neurotoxin procedures, intrathecal baclofen pump procedures, and more.
- Exposure to rotations at multiple health systems including MetroHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- Comprehensive mentorship program includes peer, clinical faculty, research faculty, and professional development mentorship.
- Protected didactic curriculum and hands on workshops led by national leaders in the field of PM&R.
- Robust Alumni Network consisting of proven leaders in the field of PM&R.
- Fellowship training programs in spinal cord injury medicine, brain injury medicine, and pain medicine. Learn More
We thank you for your interest in the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute and the MetroHealth PM&R Residency Training Program.
Sincerely,
Juliet C. Zakel, MD
Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Terence Hillery, MD
Associate Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Resident Life
Salary, GME Benefits and Contract
For a complete list of GME benefits, including salary, stipends, financial resources, and resident amenities, see Salary and Benefits.
Allowed Time Away
- 20 Vacation days annually
- 10 days designated for sick, bereavement, personal, interview annually
- 5 Educational/Conference days annually
- 7 Major Hospital Holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
Additional financial support
- $2500 additional Education funds during residency
- Additional financial support when presenting at a national conference: $1000 for conference costs and registration is covered
Call Schedule
- In house 28-hour call during PGY 2 and PGY 3
- 4-5 calls/month in PGY2, on 2 weekends a month
- 1-2 calls/month in PGY3, on 0-1 weekends a month
- Post-call days are protected time off
- No call during PGY4
Resident Well-Being
Learn More about Resident Well-Being