PM&R Match results?

[OMMFellow06]

I'm a third year at NYCOM(DO) and I'm interested in possibly trying to get a PM&R spot at Baylor in Houston. I wanted to know if they even take DOs there for their residency and if they do, how many do they take? Does anyone have information on that? Also, any info on PM&R spots in New York would be greatly appreciated.

And yes, New York and Houston are far apart, but I have family in both places so being there for residency would be nice, but i'm not going to limit myself, just wondering.

Thanks in advance.

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[Fermata]

I'm a third year at NYCOM(DO) and I'm interested in possibly trying to get a PM&R spot at Baylor in Houston. I wanted to know if they even take DOs there for their residency and if they do, how many do they take? Does anyone have information on that? Also, any info on PM&R spots in New York would be greatly appreciated.

And yes, New York and Houston are far apart, but I have family in both places so being there for residency would be nice, but i'm not going to limit myself, just wondering.

Thanks in advance.

It is my understanding that Baylor is one of the more competitive PM&R programs to match into.

Baylor:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3017&d=1

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Rehabilitation Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=2969&d=1

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3025&d=1

New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3028&d=1

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3030&d=1

New York University Medical Center Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3032&d=1

SUNY at Stony Brook Program:
http://www.scutwork.com/cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=3036&d=1

 

[OMMFellow06]

Yes, I know that Baylor is one of the more competitive programs. That is why I want to know if they even take DOs. If they don't take DOs, I'm not going to waste my time, but if they do, then I might just give it a shot.

I already know about scutwork.com and I've seen the reviews that people have left. What I was looking for was more on the numbers(med school grades, boards scores, rotating there, etc) that those hospitals look for. Anybody know where I can find out?

 

[axm397]

I'm not sure if you can make generalizations - PM&R PDs tend to be more "deep". I'm sure some consider board scores and grades, but it seemed that many valued LORs, Personal Statements, and research more.

Of course, rotating at a program increases your chances of getting in. BUT - I don't think that's necessary. I did not rotate at the program I matched at.

I'm not sure if I would be concerned with board scores and grades at this point. Those are things you can not change.

Your LOR, PS, and rotations you can change.

I mean, would you NOT apply to a program because you think your numbers are too low? Just apply to all the programs you would want to go to - and you should be fine.

Numbers are not as important as you think. At least, there are ways to make up for them if they are low. If they are high, then congratulations - you can improve your application even more by working on the things you can change.

 

[DistantMets]

I've noticed that Baylor's PM&R website isn't very helpful. If you look at the websites of other top 10 programs, there are definately DOs there. Baylor would be shutting out a lot of quality applicants if they didn't take any DOs. If you're competitive at the other top programs as a DO, you'll be competitive there. I would look at the resident roster thread and see if there are any Baylor Docs and ask them. You could also probably email the Baylor program and see if they could put you in contact with one of their DO residents.

 

[bbbmd]

Im currently a PGY3 there and WE DO HAVE D.O.'s both on the faculty and current residents. We are currently updating the website- please feel free to PM me for further questions. Ill also direct you to the D.O.'s in the program if you want specific DO questions answered.

We have a great mix of residents and we all get along. Its a large program and we cover most of the rehab units in the Texas Medical Center as well as TIRR so we are pretty spread out. However, the experience we get is outstanding. We are strong in all aspects of inpatient rehab (SCI, TBI, Stroke, Trauma) and outpatient/MSK is improving. We have a great Alliance program director who is receptive to the changes in PM&R as a whole and the needs of the residents. Our program continues to evolve and the residents have been instrumental in the changes. Our didactic series remains strong and we have added more rotations with a MSK focus and the opportunity to do injections. I am not trying to "sell" my program, no program is perfect. I do think that we need more exposure in Interventional Physiatry, but the program is aware of this and has been making an effort to improve our experience. Currently there are "talks" in starting a PM&R pain fellowship--> but this is not confirmed.

I hope that some of this helps... Im glad you are considering Baylor/UT for residency. We have done well in the match the last few years and from my understanding, the selection committee looks at the "complete package" and focuses on your dedication to and understanding of PM&R!!! They are looking for future leaders in the field. It would be advisable to do a rotation here as many of the current residents have.

 

[OMMFellow06]

I'm definitely going to apply to all programs regardless of my grades. The reason I wanted to find out more about Baylor and the people that they accept was that if they didn't accept DOs then I would not plan to rotate there, but I would still apply. Since they do accept DOs, I will definitely do a rotation there and hopefully I will like it as much as bbbmd does.