Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Overview

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs like carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord or head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goals of physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation are to achieve maximum restoration of physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation as well as effective pain management.¹

¹ The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) PM&R Career Advising

Have questions about PM&R residencies, career options or just about Physiatry in general? AAP advisors are available and glad to provide program-neutral assistance. Find more information here.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Faculty Advisors

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group 2026-2027

President: Chandler Dinh
Vice President: Esther Kim
Secretary: Taewoong Cheong
Treasurer: Ryan Howell
Education Coordinator: Elodie Manalo
Research Coordinator: Jackson Kim
Outreach Coordinator: Audrey Cho
Events Coordinator: Isaiah Seo
Social Media Representative: Emma Fenwick
MS4 Representative: CJ Kwon
MS3 Representative: Chaeeun An
MS2 Representative: TBD
MS1 Representative: TBD
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Samuel Lee
Connect with a Physician in Your Specialty of Interest

Explore a directory of Loma Linda University School of Medicine alumni who have volunteered to share their insights and experiences in various medical specialties. Whether you're seeking career advice, exploring different paths, or simply curious about a particular field, this is a valuable resource. A free Alumni Association account is needed to access the directory and that it may take 3-5 business days to be activated. Search directory of Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University.