The OPTI-West 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 Casa Colina
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency is a three-year program.
Advanced applicants must submit applications to the OPTI-West Residency
Program only. Applicants invited to interview will meet 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 Step I of the United States Medical Licensing Examination®
(USMLE) and/or the NBOME’s COMLEX-USA Level 1, COMLEX-USA Level
2 CE and PE. We must have your Step I and/or COMLEX 1 and 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 Level
1 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
Deadline
The deadline to submit ERAS applications for the OPTI-West Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation Residency Program is November 15. 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.
