Interested in PM&R and the Calgary Program?

There are a number of areas where UofC trainees can gain exposure to physiatry, as well as non UofC trainees for electives:

• Year 1 Medical students at the University of Calgary will learn about physiatry through their neurologic and musculoskeletal medicine lectures:

  • Physiatrist Dr. Gnanakumar is a musculoskeletal education coordinator.  Drs. Grant & Manocha give lectures on musculoskeletal and fracture rehabilitation principles.

  • Several physiatrists and physiatry residents may teach small groups, physical examination in medical skills, and clinical core sessions.

• Year 2 Medical students at the University of Calgary will learn further about physiatry through neurology teaching:

  • Staff physiatrists including Dr. Charbonneau, Dr. Debert and Dr. Leung give lectures on rehabilitation principles.

  • Several physiatrists and physiatry residents teach small groups, physical examination in medical skills, and clinical core sessions.

• Shadowing. Medical students may shadow staff physiatrists in clinical activities - visit the Shadowing & Electives section for more details. Please note shadowing opportunities are limited dependent on staff availability.

• Elective Time. Medical students may spend elective time with staff physiatrists including the following (visit the Shadowing & Electives section for details):

  • AEBM Electives

  • Pre-clerkship Electives

  • Clerkship Electives

Please note elective opportunities are limited dependent on staff availability.