Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital PM&R Residency Program

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital PM&R Residency Program Schwab is an academic affiliate of the University of Chicago & the University of Illinois at Chicago https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gD8znru0siw

Part of Sinai Health System, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital offers a three-year residency program in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Residents gain exposure to the full spectrum of rehabilitation health care, from spinal cord injuries to stroke, orthopedic and amputation rehabilitation. Program Highlights PGY II:
- Stroke Rehabilitation (10 weeks)
- General Rehabilitation, including COVID Recovery (10 weeks)
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation (10 weeks)
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (10 weeks)
- Outpatient Clinic Experience (10 weeks)


Program Highlights PGY III:
- Multifaceted Community-Based Experience at NorthShore Evanston Hospital, which includes Inpatient Rehabilitation, Consults, and Clinics (e.g. Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal) (10 weeks)
- Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine at the University of Illinois Sports Medicine Clinic at the University of Illinois Medical Center(10 weeks)
- Interventional Pain Management at the University of Chicago, Department of Anesthesiology (5 weeks)
- Elmhurst Hospital Pain Clinic (5 weeks)
- Electrodiagnosis at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, UIC Medical Center, and private practice clinics (10 weeks)
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Consults at the University of Chicago Hospital and at Mt. Sinai Hospital (10 weeks)


Program Highlights PGY IV:
- Practicum at Schwab (Junior Attending at Schwab and community subacute experience) (10 weeks)
- Pediatric rehabilitation at Shriners Children's Hospital (8 weeks)
- Electrodiagnosis at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, UIC Medical Center and Clinics. Includes Neuromuscular Clinic (10 weeks)
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Consults at Mount Sinai Hospital (10 weeks)
- PT/OT/ Prosthetics and Orthotics (4 weeks)
- Choice of Electives (8 weeks)


Examples of previous electives completed by former residents:
- International Rehabilitation (following earthquake and tsunami in Pakistan)
- Medical Acupuncture Course
- Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona
- Palliative Care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Women’s Health Clinic at the Rehabilitation Institute at Chicago
- Sports Medicine

Check out this video to learn more!

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Schwab has peer mentors for patients with spinal cord injury, amputation, and stroke

Congratulations Dr. Michelle Gittler!!! Well deserved 👏👏👏
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Continuing on with our series of 2025 AAPM&R Award recipients, we'll be spotlighting each of our Distinguished Public Service, Health Equity and Advocacy Award winners, starting with Past President Michelle Gittler, MD, FAAPMR!

See the full list of Award Recipients here: https://aapmr.org/members-publications/member-recognition/aapmr-award-recipients

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KT's Kids Upcoming and past events. Climbing, horseback riding, sailing, beach day, fishing, family picnics. C.A.M.P. - Children with Adapted Mobility Play. Free summer day camp.

Schwab’s PM&R graduation was held last Thursday. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors, and congratulations ...
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Schwab’s PM&R graduation was held last Thursday. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors, and congratulations to Dr. Ankur Verma for the Golden Apple Teaching Award!

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Schwab attendings, residents, and alumni representing at the American Academic Physiatrists (AAP) conference in Phoenix,...
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Schwab attendings, residents, and alumni representing at the American Academic Physiatrists (AAP) conference in Phoenix, AZ!

Schwab residents and alumni at AAPM&R 2024 in San Diego
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Schwab residents and alumni at AAPM&R 2024 in San Diego

Happy Halloween from Dr. Gittler and Dr. Lie-Nemeth!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Dr. Gittler and Dr. Lie-Nemeth!

Happy Halloween! 🎃
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Pumpkin decorating contest at Schwab! 🎃
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Pumpkin decorating contest at Schwab! 🎃

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1401 S California Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60608

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