How to apply to the Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency at Tufts Medical Center

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

If you need help using ERAS or accessing a student workstation, please contact your medical school’s Dean’s Office. International medical graduates should reach out to the ECFMG.

Application requirements

To be considered, we must receive the following by October 1, 2025:

• Minimum of three letters of recommendation (at least one from a physiatrist strongly recommended)
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcript
• Dean’s letter
• USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 & 2 results (must be passed on the first attempt)

Graduation from medical school must be within the last three years. We do not review applications missing any of the above documents.

Interview format: All interviews will be held virtually.

NRMP: Applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for PGY-2 positions in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Meet the faculty leading your Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation training

At Tufts Medical Center, our PM+R Residency is led by nationally recognized clinicians, researchers and educators who are shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine. Many of our faculty hold leadership roles in academic and national organizations and are deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of physiatrists.

You'll train one-on-one with experts committed to your growth, gaining hands-on experience, personalized guidance and support in research, quality improvement and leadership development. Our close-knit team gets to know each resident and helps you build the skills and confidence to thrive—whether in fellowship, academic medicine or clinical practice.

Explore where Tufts Medical Center PM+R residency leads: Alumni success stories + career outcomes across rehabilitation medicine

Our alumni build successful and rewarding careers in all areas of Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation. Graduates of the Tufts Medical Center PM+R Residency Program are well prepared to step into leadership roles in academic medicine, pursue competitive fellowship programs or launch thriving clinical practices. Many go on to become educators, innovators and experts in subspecialty areas such as sports medicine, interventional pain, brain injury and more. Whether they choose academic, private or hybrid career paths, our alumni carry forward the skills, values and clinical excellence developed during their training with us.

Meet our current Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation residents at Tufts Medical Center

Our current residents come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences to our program. Together, they form a supportive, tight-knit community that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. Get to know the residents who are shaping their futures and the field of PM+R at Tufts Medical Center.

Faculty expertise, resident community + alumni success at Tufts Medical Center Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation

Our Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency program thrives because of the people who make it exceptional.

Our faculty are expert clinicians, educators and researchers dedicated to mentoring each resident personally. They bring diverse clinical and academic backgrounds and are deeply committed to helping residents grow into confident, skilled physiatrists. Their guidance ensures you receive top-tier training grounded in the latest evidence and best practices.

Our current residents form a close-knit community built on collaboration, support and shared learning. They come from varied backgrounds but share a passion for rehabilitation medicine and a commitment to excellence. Residents benefit not only from expert teaching but also from each other’s perspectives and experiences throughout the challenging journey of residency.

Our alumni have gone on to successful careers in academic medicine, hospital-based clinical practice, outpatient rehabilitation and leadership roles nationwide. Many maintain close ties with the program, contributing to ongoing mentorship and networking opportunities that help current residents launch fulfilling careers.

Elevate your learning with conferences + research in the Tufts Medical Center PM+R Residency Program

Our residency program values the integration of clinical practice with ongoing academic learning and research. To complement hands-on training, we provide a wide range of structured educational activities designed to deepen knowledge and foster critical thinking.

Residents participate in weekly didactic conferences that include:

• Journal Clubs reviewing current literature
• Grand Rounds featuring expert presentations on cutting-edge topics
• Specialty lectures addressing core and emerging areas in rehabilitation medicine

Clinical cases often serve as springboards for focused reading and research exploration, encouraging residents to develop evidence-based approaches to patient care.

The learning environment is collaborative and supportive. Residents regularly share ideas, challenge one another and build a strong community committed to professional growth throughout the demanding residency journey.

Additionally, research opportunities are available for residents interested in advancing the field through scholarly projects, quality improvement initiatives and clinical trials under the mentorship of our experienced faculty.

Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation residency rotations + clinical training at Tufts Medical Center

A primary focus of our Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency program is one-on-one training with expert faculty across diverse clinical settings, each providing unique educational opportunities. Our experienced physiatrists serve as dedicated mentors, guiding residents through hands-on learning in both inpatient and outpatient care, including procedural training at several private practice locations.

Our residents rotate through multiple premier sites, building expertise across the full spectrum of rehabilitation medicine. A sample rotation schedule includes:

• Tufts Medical Center: Adult and pediatric rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and electrodiagnosis in the Department of Neurology
• Boston VA Healthcare System: Musculoskeletal and sports medicine, spinal cord injury
• Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England: Stroke, brain injury, general medical rehabilitation, and spasticity management
• Boston Children’s Hospital: Pediatric physiatry

Throughout these rotations, residents gain hands-on training in a wide range of core subspecialties, including:

• Adult and pediatric sports medicine
• Amputee medicine
• Electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS)
• General acute inpatient rehabilitation
• Interventional pain management
• Musculoskeletal medicine and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Neurology and orthopedics
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Spasticity management
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury

This comprehensive rotation structure ensures residents develop the clinical skills, procedural expertise and multidisciplinary experience necessary to excel in all areas of Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation. Personalized mentorship throughout the program supports each resident’s growth into a confident and compassionate physiatrist.

Comprehensive training experience in Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation at Tufts Medical Center

At Tufts Medical Center, our Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency program offers residents a diverse, hands-on training experience designed to prepare them for all aspects of physiatry. Over three years, residents rotate through multiple premier clinical sites, gaining expertise across the full spectrum of rehabilitation medicine, and participate in weekly didactic conferences and other presentations.

Our training includes rotations at:

• Tufts Medical Center, providing a busy academic hospital environment with acute inpatient rehab
• VA Boston Healthcare System, offering exposure to veteran populations and complex rehab cases
• Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, focused on specialized inpatient rehab care
• New England Spine Center, emphasizing musculoskeletal and interventional spine therapies
• Boston Children’s Hospital, where residents develop skills in pediatric rehabilitation

Residents receive close mentorship through one-on-one teaching with attending physiatrists, ensuring personalized guidance and professional growth. The program’s broad clinical rotations cover core areas such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, spasticity management, interventional pain, sports medicine, electrodiagnostics and amputee care.

In addition to clinical skills, residents gain experience with ultrasound-guided procedures, orthotics and prosthetics, and multidisciplinary teamwork. This comprehensive approach equips our graduates with the confidence and knowledge to excel in academic or clinical practice settings.

Training future leaders in Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation at Tufts Medical Center in Boston

The Tufts Medical Center Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency program is a three-year, ACGME-accredited advanced training program designed to prepare physicians to become skilled physiatrists. Each year, we accept three candidates through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), allowing for personalized, focused training.

Our program provides an exceptionally well-rounded education to equip residents for careers in either academic medicine or clinical practice. A key strength is the one-on-one training with expert faculty across diverse clinical settings, each offering unique learning opportunities. Residents rotate through leading Boston-area institutions, including Tufts Medical Center, VA Boston Healthcare System, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, New England Spine Center and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Throughout the residency, trainees gain hands-on experience in a broad range of core subspecialties. These include stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, general acute inpatient rehabilitation, spasticity management, pediatric rehabilitation, interventional pain, musculoskeletal and ultrasound-guided procedures, adult and pediatric sports medicine, electrodiagnostics, neurology, orthopedics, amputee medicine and orthotics and prosthetics.

This diverse exposure, combined with close mentorship, prepares our residents to confidently lead rehabilitation care teams and advance the field of physiatry in a variety of settings.