Program & Rotations

PG 1 Integrated

In accordance with the recommendation of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the first year of residency will include training in general medicine or medical specialties depending upon the resident's prior training.

PG 2,3,4 PM&R Residency

The next three years are spent in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Section of Rehabilitation Medicine at the UW Hospital and Clinics and LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital, as an integrated residency program. Opportunities for out-of-state specialty training in comprehensive rehabilitation settings can be arranged with approval of the Residency Director.

Inpatient PM&R Service

Residents develop a progressive level of expertise in managing general medical and PM&R problems encountered in acute and chronic disabilities. Resident responsibilities include establishing and supervising patient plan of care. The inpatient rehabilitation service sees primarily young (average age 54 years) patients with traumatic injuries or complications following major surgical procedures. Therapy services are provided by a interdisciplinary treatment team which includes occupational, physical, speech and recreational therapists; rehabilitation psychology, social services, and vocational counseling.

Weekly to biweekly patient care conferences and family conferences are conducted by the resident with the supervision of the attending faculty. The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is utilized to monitor patient progress.

Rehabilitation Clinics/Specialty Clinics

Residents participate in the evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of patients in the outpatient clinics scheduled on week days. Patients are most frequently seen in the UW Hospital clinics with pain-related symptomology, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, or congenital and chronic neurologic disorders. Close collaboration among members of the working team enables the resident to learn the skills and expertise of other disciplines as well as proper techniques for integrating medical knowledge and skills.

Other Rotations and Information

Rehabilitation UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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