ACGME-Accredited · Tampa, Florida
Four years of rigorous, clinically immersive training at one of the nation's top-ranked cancer centers — where neurology, orthopedics, and functional recovery converge into world-class practice.
Our residency sits within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, with primary clinical affiliation at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Residents train at the intersection of acute care and chronic rehabilitation — managing patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, cancer-related disability, and complex pain syndromes. The program's location within a comprehensive cancer center provides exposure unmatched by most PM&R programs nationwide.
We graduate physicians who lead with clinical confidence, mentor with generosity, and bring a research-informed approach to every patient interaction.
From intern year through chief residency, each phase builds deliberately on the last — ensuring you graduate not just competent, but exceptional.
Rooted in internal medicine and neurology, the first year establishes the diagnostic foundation every PM&R physician needs. Rotate through ICU, general medicine, neurology, and preliminary surgery.
Immersion in the full breadth of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Inpatient consult, outpatient clinics, and procedural training form the core of your clinical identity.
Deepen expertise through subspecialty rotations and begin shaping your independent clinical voice. Pain medicine, spasticity management, and electives at partner sites.
Lead. Teach. Refine. As chief resident, you supervise junior trainees, direct quality-improvement projects, and complete your scholarly portfolio before stepping into fellowship or practice.
Our faculty holds national leadership positions in AAN, AAPM&R, and ACGME. They are clinicians who publish, researchers who translate, and educators who invest in every resident.
High-volume EMG/NCV, ultrasound-guided injections, botulinum toxin, and neurostimulation training from day one.
Protected research time, mentorship from tier-one investigators, and support for conference travel and publication.
Train alongside oncologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, therapists, and social workers in truly team-based environments.
Tampa's climate, cost of living, and cultural scene make it one of the most desirable training cities in the Southeast. And our resident community — collaborative, diverse, and supportive — is what makes it home.
Year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, a thriving arts district, and a cost of living well below the national median for medical professionals.
No solo competitors here. Our residents mentor each other, share call responsibilities equitably, and build friendships that last well beyond graduation.
ACGME duty-hour compliance, reasonable call schedules, and a program that genuinely respects your time outside the hospital. Your well-being matters.
Our graduates secure fellowships at top programs nationwide and enter practice as confident, self-sufficient physicians — many with published research and national presentations.
The ACGME program ID is 4182. The program is currently in good standing with no conditional accreditation status.
The program accepts a cohort of four residents annually through the NRMP Match. The class size has remained consistent to maintain an optimal faculty-to-resident ratio.
Yes. Residents may apply for a dedicated research year, typically between PGY-2 and PGY-3, with funding support through institutional grants and fellowships.
Recent graduates have entered fellowships in spine surgery, interventional pain, pediatric PM&R, neurorehabilitation, sports medicine, and oncology rehabilitation, among others.
Apply through ERAS and rank us via the NRMP Match. We review applications holistically — clinical performance, letters of recommendation, research experience, and a personal statement that conveys your commitment to rehabilitation medicine.
Absolutely. We encourage prospective applicants to schedule an informational visit. Contact our program coordinator to arrange a tour of the clinical sites and meet current residents.
Whether you're a medical student exploring PM&R, a program director seeking a rotation, or a colleague with questions — we'd love to hear from you.
