Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) has received repeated recognition as one of the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency

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The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Our three-year, comprehensive and structured training program accepts three post-graduate year two (PGY2) positions per year.

Our residents work one-on-one with board-certified physicians and follow up to 14 patients with progressive autonomy throughout the program.

Recent graduates have obtained fellowships (all subspecialties) or joined private or academic practice.

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As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

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Curriculum

Rotations


Our residents spend three years training in the field of physiatry after completion of an approved medical or surgical preliminary internship or transition year. Residents rotate through a variety of specialties in hospitals and clinics throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.

On inpatient rotations, residents manage up to 14 patients at a time. Responsibilities include morning rounds on the entire service with the attending physician, discharge summaries, daily progress notes, new admission work ups and patient conferences. Residents gain experience with inpatient EMGs and spasticity management.

During outpatient rotations, resident responsibilities vary among attending physicians. Residents work with a variety of practitioners from the field of PM&R and its specialties as well as attendings outside of the specialty. Along with the attending, residents evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.

A typical rotation schedule:

PGY-2
  • BSWIR Complex Medical Management (1 month)
  • BSWIR General Rehabilitation (1 month)
  • BSWIR Stroke Rehabilitation (1 month)
  • BSWIR Spinal Cord Injury (2 months)
  • BSWIR Traumatic Brain Injury (1 month)
  • BSWIR At Bats – Complex Medical Management (1 month)
  • Outpatient 1 – Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG) / Musculoskeletal (MSK) (2 months)
  • Outpatient 5 – Sports and Spine (1 month)
  • Consults (2 months)

PGY-3
  • Approved Selective (1 month)
  • BSWIR Traumatic Brain Injury (2 months)
  • Outpatient 2 – General Rehabilitation (2 months)
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Fort Worth Inpatient/Outpatient (2 months)
  • Consults (2 months)
  • Electromyography (EMG) (1 month)
  • Pediatrics at Children’s Medical Center (1 month)
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital (1 month)

PGY-4
  • Approved Selective (1 month)
  • BSWIR General Rehabilitation (1 month)
  • BSWIR Stroke Rehabilitation (1 month)
  • BSWIR / Outpatient Spinal Cord Injury (1 month)
  • BSWIR / Outpatient Senior Rotation (2 months)
  • Outpatient 4 – Interventional Pain (2 months)
  • Outpatient 6 – Sports Medicine (1 month)
  • Outpatient 7 – Neuro Rehabilitation (1 month)
  • Administration (1 month)
  • Pediatrics at Children’s Medical Center (1 month)

How to apply

We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.

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Interviews

Applications are reviewed by members of the physical medicine and rehabilitation graduate medical education committee.

Following this review, invitations to interview are sent to qualifying candidates via Thalamus using the email address listed on the ERAS application. All initial interview offers will be sent out by early November. Waitlist applicants will also be notified by this time of their waitlist status.

In the event of an interview cancellation or other qualifying event, the program reserves the right to offer interviews to waitlist candidates after this date.

Interviews are generally held from November through mid-January.

This year, interviews are scheduled for:

  • 11/18/2025
  • 11/25/2025
  • 12/2/2025
  • 1/6/2026

Please note that these dates are subject to change

Application requirements

In order to be considered for the program, applicants must have a full application submitted by September 24, 2025, including the following materials:

  • ERAS application
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • Photograph
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and/or COMLEX scores; Step 1 and/or Level 1 results are mandatory, Step 2 and/or Level 2 results are desirable. DO applicants are only required to have COMLEX scores but can have both USMLE and COMLEX.
  • Letter from your medical school dean
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
    • One letter from a physiatrist is desirable
    • One SLOE is preferred

We strongly encourage applicants interested in our program to do the following:

  • Signal our program
  • Mention our program specifically in your Personal Statement

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Our commitment to our Medical Education community

Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.

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Faculty and residents

Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.

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Medical student opportunities

Elective rotations are available to fourth-year medical students that are interested in pursuing a residency at Baylor University Medical Center. Interested allopathic students from accredited institutions may apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities application service (VSLO).

Four-week visiting elective rotations may be offered from July through January. Students can begin viewing the courses and dates being offered, prerequisites, and institutional requirements at VSLO starting in March. Applications will be accepted starting April 1.

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Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.

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Stipend and benefits

In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.

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Well-being resources

This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.

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Life in Dallas

Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.

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Contact us

Alina Manjiyani
Program Administrator

Phone: 214.820.2235
Email: Alina.Manjiyani@BSWHealth.org

Verification requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org

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3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246

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