Stacy Stark, DO
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Residency Training Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation, The Monroe Carell Jr. Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Aaron Yang, MD
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Outpatient Services
Associate Program Director, Residency Training Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Kara Dyer, BSBA, HCM, C-TAGME
Associate Program Manager
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 2018 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 that is typically two weeks inpatient and two weeks of outpatient.
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. In the PGY-3 & PGY-4 year, residents have two elective and two selective months.
What is the proposed rotation schedule?
See rotation chart.
How many inpatient rehabilitation beds does Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital have?
80
How many beds does Vanderbilt University Medical Center have?
Approximately 1,000
What is the call schedule?
PGY-2 residents take home call five days a month: one weekend and two week nights. PGY-3 residents are on call two week nights a month and PGY-4s are not expected to be on call.