General Pediatrics/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Program Overview
The combined program is a five-year residency offered by Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
As a resident in this program, you'll spend the first year in pediatrics as an intern doing all the same rotations as the categorical pediatric residents, with the exception of one month of pediatric rehabilitation. The next two years are divided evenly between the programs, and in years four and five there is progressively more rehabilitation medicine and less pediatrics.Ìý
During the program, you can expect to:
- Begin pediatric rehabilitation training in your first year.
- After your first year, alternate between the continuity clinic (a primary pediatrics office run by residents and supervised by attending) and follow-up practice for children who were discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Continue pediatrics through the beginning of your fifth year to keep up your skills.
- Be eligible to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation examinations after completing residency.
- Curriculum
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Program Components
Pediatrics
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware, an operating entity of the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Foundation, serves as the primary teaching hospital for the pediatric residency program. The hospital has a full-time and community-based faculty of 465, consisting of general pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists representing all disciplines. The residency program emphasizes balance, diversity and flexibility. It is designed to provide the resident with exposure to a wide variety of pediatric pathology and patient care environments including urban, suburban and rural pediatric populations.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Program at Thomas Jefferson University is to prepare physicians to excel in all aspects of the field. The faculty, in conjunction with the residents, have designed a program that exposes the physiatrist-in-training to broad and varied learning experiences, a diverse patient population, and state-of-the-art treatments in all aspects of the specialty. The individual teaching between nationally and internationally known attendings and resident physicians is considered one of the most differentiating features of the program.
The Combined Program
This unique residency program provides residents with the knowledge and skills to provide proactive medical management to pediatric patients with disabilities. Established in 1996, this combined program encourages residents to take advantage of the extensive resources and learning opportunities available within both residency training programs. Upon completion, residents are triple-board eligible (General Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pediatric Rehabilitation).
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
PPM&R Outpatient Clinics
- Amputee
- Baclofen pump
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Concussion
- Feeding
- Lymphedema
- Neuromuscular
- NICU follow-up
- Seating
- Spasticity
- Stroke
- Special babies
- Spinal cord injury/spinal dysfunction
- Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric Rehabilitation Disciplines
- Academic therapy
- Adaptive seating
- Aquatics
- Augmentative communication
- Cognitive therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Orthotics & prosthetics
- Neuropsychology
- Physical therapy
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Speech therapy
- Social work
- Therapeutic recreation
Unique Features
- Extensive training at nationally renowned ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware
- Ongoing robotic and orthotic research
- State-of-the-art gait lab
- East coast referral center for ventilator dependent quadriplegics
- On-site orthotics
- Full-time rehabilitation engineer
- Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program (CORP) which allows patients to continue with a full rehabilitation program as an outpatient
Accreditations
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ has been consistently accredited by CARF International (the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) since 1989 for its comprehensive inpatient and interdisciplinary outpatient programs.
Jefferson is a Regional SCI Center and is also CARF-accredited for medical rehabilitation and stroke.
Magee is CARF-accredited for its medical rehabilitation programs in comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, brain injury and stroke.
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Salary & Benefits
House Staff Salaries
Effective: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
- PL1: $60,785
- PL2: $62,776
- PL3: $65,413
- PL4: $68,547
- PL5: $71,317
Educational allowances may be used for books, work-related clothing, computer equipment, travel and board exams. PL3 allowances may be deferred to PL4 or PL5 years to assist with board exam expenses.
Stipends
- PL1: $1,000
- PL2: $1,750
- ±Ê³¢3:Ìý$2,250
Meals
Lunch is provided free of charge each day at conference. A free meal plan is offered while you are on call, and a monthly stipend is given for meals.
Other Benefits
- Parking at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Christiana Care is free. Parking at Jefferson is discounted.
- On-site gym, open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. A personal trainer is also available.
Training at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ in Delaware Valley
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware, sits on a scenic, 300-acre estate in Wilmington’s Brandywine Valley. It’s the largest pediatric training site in our system, big enough to offer nearly every specialty, yet close-knit enough that faculty know their learners well. From the start, you’ll notice a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity.
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our children’s hospital in Wilmington, a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric care. It’s the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and home to a Level IV NICU, so you’ll see the full range of high-acuity cases. Families come from across the region, giving you exposure to diverse conditions and hands-on learning in a true referral hub. Take a video tour of the hospital now.Ìý
Along with ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ, you may also spend time at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and other partner hospitals. These rotations bring variety in community pediatrics, rehabilitation care, and patient populations you won’t see every day in Wilmington.Ìý
Living in Wilmington & Delaware Valley
Wilmington is easy to settle into. It’s affordable, manageable in size, and just a short train ride from Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are also close by. Need fresh air? The Brandywine Valley has trails, rivers, and historic gardens. Want more energy? Philly has food, arts, and sports at a world-class level. Here, you get the best of both worlds.Ìý
Research Opportunities
Research is part of daily life here. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Supported by faculty mentors and dedicated resources, trainees may also present at national meetings or publish in peer-reviewed journals.Ìý
Resident & Fellow Life
Training here isn’t only about rotations and research. It’s also about having the space and support to enjoy the journey.
Community & CultureÌý|ÌýColleagues quickly become friends. Alumni talk about the camaraderie, the sense that you’re part of something bigger, and the ease of finding mentors who genuinely care.
Wellness & Support |ÌýWellness is built into the experience. From apps and peer networks to professional counseling, resources are there when you need them. There's also a free 24/7 gym on campus and regular wellness programming.
Everyday Perks |ÌýFree parking. Meals at noon conference. On-site child care center. Call rooms and quiet spaces when you need rest. These make a difference in the rhythm of daily training.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Ìý
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Application Requirements
Deadline: December 31, 2023
1.
2. Personal statement
3. Board scores
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Dean's letter
6. Transcript
Note: Letter from the Chairman is not required.
Eligibility of Candidates
- Completed a three-year accredited pediatric residency program
- Board eligible/board-certified in pediatrics
- If a graduate of a medical school outside the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, a valid ECFMG certificate or one that does not expire prior to the start of the fellowship.
- If a citizen of a country other than the United States, or without permanent resident status in the United States, a copy of current and appropriate visa(s).
Questions About Applying?
Heather Klosowski
Program Coordinator
(302) 651-5795
heather.klosowski@nemours.org