Specialty-specific review for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 248. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation candidates.
Generic personal statement that could describe any specialty
No PM&R-specific elective or sub-I rotation
Missing letter from a physiatrist
Underestimating PM&R competitiveness at academic programs
Limited understanding of the scope of the specialty in the personal statement
Specific patient encounter demonstrating the value of rehabilitation
PM&R-specific clinical or research experience
Letter from a physiatrist who supervised you
Step 2 CK above 240
Involvement with disability advocacy or rehabilitation research
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Complete at least one PM&R elective and secure a letter from a physiatrist — the field is small (55 programs, 240 positions) and PDs value direct clinical exposure.
Apply to all 55 PM&R programs given the small number of positions; DO seniors filled 37.5% of positions in 2025, indicating strong DO competitiveness.
Use all 8 signals for your top geographic and academic programs; PM&R filled 100% of its 240 positions in 2025.
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.