Curriculum

The academic year is divided into 12 one-month-long rotations.  Resident physicians will complete core and elective rotations during the 3-year program.  Resident rotation schedules may vary for a given year, but each PGY will complete the same number of required rotations.  The PGY3 class has 1 elective and the PGY4 class has 2 electives depending on their pursuance of a fellowship.  Electives are scheduled at a time that will be advantageous for those wishing to rotate in their chosen specialty for fellowship.

Rotators are provided these packets of information PMR Educational Packet.  The attending physician provides oversight of rotating medical students with PM&R residents assuming an active role as well. 

Didactics courses

- Introduction to PM&R
- General Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Injury
-Neurorehabilitation (stroke and brain injury)
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Pain Medicine
- EMG
- Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine
- Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Geriatric and Cancer Rehabilitation
- MSK Ultrasound

Additional Specific Educational Opportunities:

Anatomy Course

10-week intensive study of neuromuscular anatomy is led by Drs. Geoffrey and Paola Seidel

EMG Course

10-week intensive study and hands-on electromyography education and diagnostic procedure led by Drs. Geoffrey and Paola Seidel

Prosthetics and Orthotics Workshop

Residents visit local prosthetics companies on a yearly basis for observation of the manufacturing and fitting of these devices led by Wright & Filippis

MSK Ultrasound Workshops

Hands-on experience in MSK ultrasound with attending oversight and small group teaching

Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education Lectures

Broad lecture series from guest speakers and department faculty

Journal Club

Discussion of relevant PM&R articles led by a PGY resident with faculty mentorship and guidance

Grand Rounds

Resident physician presents a lecture on a topic of his/her choosing with faculty mentor guidance

National and In-Service Examinations

National and in-service (course) examinations are administered and subsequently used as teaching tools in round-table review

Self-Assessment Exam (SAE-R)

Electrodiagnostic Exam (EDX SAE)

Educational Conferences (Locally/Nationally)

Aside from formal didactics, there are monthly resident meetings and program director meetings to discuss the program and recommendations for continued improvement

Inpatient | Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan:

- Spinal Cord Injury (3-Months)

- Traumatic Brain Injury (3-Months)

- Stroke Rehabilitation (3-Months)

- General Rehabilitation (3-Months)

Consult Service | Detroit Medical Center:

Inpatient Consults (3-Months)

Outpatient:

- Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (2-Months)

- Advanced outpatient (5-Months)

- Rheumatology Clinic | DMC (1-Month)

- Sports Medicine Clinic | Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (1-Month)

- Prosthetics & Orthotics (1-Month)

- Pediatric Rehabilitation (2-Months)

- Therapy/Neuroradiology (1-Month)

- Pain Management IP/OP | Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (1-Month)

- Orthopedics (1-Month)

- Advanced EMG (1-Month)

- EMG | Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2-Months)

Sample Electives:

Palliative Medicine	Neurology	Pain Clinic	Research
Pediatric PM&R	Neuroradiology	Orthopedic Surgery	Anesthesia/Pain Medicine

MSK Outpatient | Pain Procedures:

- TBI/CVA/SCI/MSK/Amputee

- Continuity Clinic

- Pain Rotation

- Botulinum Toxin (Botox and Dysport) Reconstitution and EMG Guidance

- Baclofen Pump Management and Refills

- Joint Injections Utilizing Ultrasound Guidance

- Epidurals Under Fluoroscopy

- Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks Under Fluoroscopy

- Radiofrequency Ablations/Rhizotomy

- Peripheral Nerve Stimulators, Spinal Cord Stimulators, DRG Stim

Exoskeletons | Robotics:

RIM is an industry leader in testing and evaluation of exoskeleton technology

RIM has the privilege of using different exoskeletal systems in their rehab therapy

- Ekso Bionics | Gait training

- ReWalk | Targeted use for SCI, FDA approved for home and community use

- REX Bionics | World’s first hands-free robotic walking device

- Indego | Lightweight and modular, breaks down into 5 pieces

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s Clinical Capabilities:

Pain Management	Neuropsychology	Electrodiagnostic	Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy	Aquatic Therapy	Urologic Care	Sports Medicine
Spasticity	Pelvic Pain	Therapeutic Recreation	Language Pathology
Social Work	Case Management	Wheelchair Seating	Environmental Evaluations
Vocational Counseling	Prosthetic & Orthotics	Cardiac Care	Spine Care
LVAD/Bead Care

Brasza Outpatient Center:

Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Therapy	Return-to-Work	Lymphadenopathy
Women’s Rehabilitation	Cardiac Rehab	Wheelchair Services and Seating Clinic