Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program
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The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program at
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare is a three-year comprehensive,
structured training and educational program. It is associated with the
OPTI-West Medical Education Consortium.
Casa Colina’s PM&R Residency Program offers extraordinary training
experiences that include learning about and working with the latest rehabilitation
therapies and technologies. Nine residents work one-on-one with attending
faculty members from Casa Colina’s medical staff in treating up
to 14 patients with progressive autonomy as they progress in the program.
We accept three post-graduate, Year-two (PGY-2) physicians each year.
Attending physicians participating in residency training are board-certified
in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Board-certified physicians in
other medical disciplines and rehabilitation-related health care professionals
provide additional teaching and training of PM&R residents.
Casa Colina PM&R Residency physician mentors are:
Ross Bogey, D.O.
Program Director
David Patterson, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Marcel Fraix, D.O.
Department Chair
Allen Huang, M.D.
Faculty
Justin Phillips, M.D.
Faculty
Application Information
Casa Colina’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
participates in the National Resident Matching Program. Applications for
the advanced program are only received through
Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS).
Three positions are offered each year for the PGY2 level. The Advanced
track (PGY2) includes three years in the Casa Colina Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation Residency Program. Advanced applicants must submit
applications to the OPTI West Residency Program only. Applicants invited
to interview will interview with the Program Director, Faculty and current
residents. Our program participates in the
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Residency applicants will provide:
- Dean’s Letter (MSPE) from your medical school.
- At least three letters of recommendation. We prefer one letter from rehab
faculty who worked closely with you and two letters from faculty of your choosing.
- Scores from the NBOME’s COMLEX-USA Level 1, COMLEX-USA Level 2 CE
and PE and/or Step I of the United States Medical Licensing. Examination®
(USMLE). We must have your Step I and/or COMLEX 1and 2 PE and CE scores
to consider your application. We do not have a formal screening cutoff
for USMLE/COMLEX scores. Please note that successful completion of Step
II Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills as well as COMLEX Level1 and
2 PE and CE is required to begin any of our residency training programs.
We also prefer those who passed their USMLE and COMLEX-USA examinations
on the first attempt.
- Medical School transcripts
- CV
- Photograph
Application Deadlines
The deadline to submit ERAS applications for the Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Residency Program is November 15th, however, it is recommended
to apply by mid-October. Once your application is complete, it will be
forwarded to the Selection Committee for review.
Applicants selected will be contacted to arrange for an interview.
Salary is competitive. Residents enjoy membership in professional societies,
reimbursement for California state medical licenses and expenses to cover
research presentations at regional, state and national conferences.
Program Administration:
Karla Cairoli
Casa Colina Program Residency Coordinator
Casa Colina Academic Affairs Coordinator
For additional information on Casa Colina benefits and the Advanced Residency
Program, please send emails to:
pmrrp@casacolina.org or call 909/ 596-7733 ext. 2620.