Residents have weekly didactic lectures that are organized by blocks covering all major facets of rehabilitation. To optimize learning, lecture time is protected from rotation duties. Didactic sessions are combined with Journal Clubs led by residents discussing the newest developments in PM&R.  A brief list of rehabilitation topics covered include:

• Stroke 

• General Rehabilitation 

• EMG 

• TBI 

• SCI 

• Amputation and Trauma 

• Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy 

We intermittently feature guest speakers from across the country giving specialty lectures. Residents are also invited to lectures taking place at Washington State University School of Medicine. 

We have developed a strong partnership with researchers at Washington State University as well as the Gleason Foundation for Neuroscience in Spokane. The teaching faculty have published more than 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and have been awarded more than $25M in research funding. We encourage all residents to submit research to national conferences and hone their skills within the scientific process.

Residents have access to WSU and Providence Medical Group Libraries, Catalogues and Databases. Our residents have also created an in-house Research Summary Library summarizing key research studies for easy understanding and use.

RMSTP

Resident Anand Patil, DO, PGY-3 was selected as one of the Association of Academic Physiatrists Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP) fellows for 2025. RMSTP is a competitive program that aims to support physiatrists in training to grow their careers and contribute to original research in the field of PM&R. We look forward to seeing Dr. Patil's work!