William Sullivan, MD
Vice Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Residency Training Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Aaron Yang, MD
Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Program Director, Residency Training Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Kara Dyer, BSBA, HCM, C-TAGME
Associate Program Manager
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Program Frequently Asked Questions
Is your residency categorical or advanced?
The VUMC PM&R Residency Program is a categorical residency with the PGY-1 year being mainly internal medicine rotations.
How many residents do you accept per year?
We accept four residents per year. Our next resident class will start in 2021 with their PGY-1 year.
Does the PGY-1 year have any PM&R rotations?
Yes. There is a one month rotation in PM&R.
What facilities are included in the residency rotations?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Tennessee Health System (VA Hospital), Dayani Center for Health and Wellness, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and Vanderbilt Outpatient Clinics.
Is there a research component in the residency?
Yes. Each resident is expected to participate in a research project during the residency. Residents may take an elective month during their 3rd or 4th year, if needed to complete their project.
Will there be elective and selective months?
Yes. During PGY-3 & PGY-4 years, residents have a total of 3 elective [internal rotations] or selective [away rotations] months.
How many beds does Vanderbilt University Medical Center have?
Approximately 1,130 adult and pediatric combined
What is the call schedule?
Currently, PGY-2 residents take home call an average of 2 nights per month and 8 weekends per year. PGY-3 residents also average 2 nights per month and 3 weekends per year. PGY-4 residents cover 2 weekends per year.
How much CME/Book Fund money will be available per year?
$2,000 will be given each year for educational expenses and for travel to national conferences