Schedule

Schedule for Prospective Residents

Physicians are accepted for training in this department beginning July 1st of each year. All PGY-2 applications (except those outside the match) must be completed no later than December 1st two years prior to the year of beginning training. (A file is not considered complete until all the necessary documents are received including your Dean's letter.)

Commencement of Training		Application Completed
PGY-2
July 1, 1999		December 1, 1997
July 1, 2000		December 1, 1998
July 1, 2001		December 1, 1999
July 1, 2002		December 1, 2000
July 1, 2003		December 1, 2001

Interviews will be arranged after your application has been received and preferably (but not necessarily) after your file is complete. You are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.

Students completing an elective in this department will be interviewed during their elective period. Students who are seriously considering this program for residency are strongly encouraged to spend elective time in this department. Prospective candidates should plan to spend at least one half day for the interview process.

Most PGY-2 appointments are made through the National Residency Match Program. Some appointments are made directly from Internship should an opening exist.

Application forms can be requested from: Howard G. Thistle, M.D., Residency Program Director, New York University Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rusk Institute, 400 East 34th Street, Suite I-600, New York, NY 10016; Telephone: (212) 263-6110.

You will need the following documents:

an official transcript and certification of your graduation from medical school (submitted by the school) or a copy of which has been certified by a public notary
for foreign medical graduates, an official certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, or as above, a notarized certified copy
the names, addresses and titles of three (3) physicians who have supervised you in current or previous affiliations excluding NYU; in addition we must have the academic title of each physician. Letters of recommendation must be sent independently
a CV and a personal statement
a 2 x 2 photograph with your signature along the lower border

Copies of any pertinent correspondence with Nicholas E. Walsh, M.D., Secretary , American Board of Rehabilitation Medicine (see below)

Salary and Benefits

Annual Stipend - stipends for residents are in accord with prevailing standards in the New York City area. In all circumstances, the Department assigns a Post Graduate Year Level (PGY) at the time of acceptance.

Level	Annual Salary	Wks Paid Vacation
PGY-2	$40,247	4
PGY-3	$43,780	4
PGY-4	$45,015	4
PGY-5	$46,364	4

Benefits:

	Y/N		Y/N
Paid health benefits	Yes	AAP dues paid	Yes
Paid life insurance	Yes	Photocopying (free)	Yes
Expenses paid-mtgs/courses	Yes	Slide/poster prep (free)	Yes
Paid time - mtgs/course	Yes	Computer lit search (free)	Yes
Paid disability insurance	Yes	Manuscript copying (free)	Yes
Meals paid during call	Varies	Textbooks (free)	Yes
Clinic coats provided	Yes	Psych counseling (free)	No
Free Parking	Varies

Of note:

Vacation policy - four weeks vacation are allowed each year

Medical coverage - Medical and Dental benefits are provided

Uniforms - Uniforms and laundry service are furnished by Rusk Institute and each affiliated service

Educational leave / Conference time - 5 to 10 days annually depending on the year of training

Housing

Apartments are available through the Housing Office on a first come, first served basis. Applicants should apply at least a year in advance (if possible). Contact Housing and Real Estate services on (212) 263-5025

American Boards of Rehabilitation

Information pertaining to board eligibility can be obtained from Nicholas Walsh, M.D., Executive Secretary-Treasurer, American Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, Suite J, 1A Kahler East, Rochester, Minnesota 55901. We request that residents who are interested in certification correspond with the Secretary so that eligibility status may be expeditiously established.

With rare exception, the American Board of Rehabilitation Medicine requires that foreign physicians participate in a full four year's of training in order to qualify for certification. Training or practice time in foreign countries is usually not credited. Final decision, however, is a prerogative of the Board.

Double Boarding

Residents wishing to qualify for double boarding in both Rehabilitation Medicine and Pediatrics or Internal Medicine, should request information regarding theses combined programs. Candidates seeking double boarding should contact both the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for details prior to applying to this program.

Post - Graduate Fellowships

A limited number of one year fellowships are available to candidates who have completed a full residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. These are in the area of Pediatrics, Cardaic Rehabilitation, EMG, and Pain and Sports Medicine.