How to Apply

We invite you to apply to our program via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and adheres to its policies and guidelines. Our ERAS number is 3404800003. Our PGY-1 NRMP number is 2374340C0.

Application Checklist

The following items are required as part of your application and should be sent via ERAS:

• ERAS Common Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae - The ERAS program will generate a CV based on the information you provide in the Common Application Form. Do not submit a separate CV.
• Medical School Transcript
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• USMLE and/or COMLEX Transcripts
• Personal Statement - Please note that additional weight is given to personal statements that specifically express a desire to be part of the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth residency program
• Letters of Recommendation - At least 3 letters of recommendation from members of the faculty or professional staff of your medical school or hospitals where you have worked are expected for a complete application. A 4th letter of recommendation is welcome. A letter from a physiatrist with direct experience of your clinical skills and knowledge is expected. In accordance with the AAP's best practice guidelines, a standard letter of evaluation (SLoE) from a PM&R doctor is strongly encouraged.

Once your application is complete, we will contact you via Thalamus if we wish to invite you for an interview. Our interview season will run from October through February. All interviews for the 2025-2026 season will be conducted virtually, and applicants will have an option to tour the sponsoring institution in-person and meet faculty in a non-evaluated setting.

Program Signaling

As part of our commitment to a holistic and fair application review process, we will again be incorporating program signals into our interview selection algorithm for the upcoming residency application cycle. With the number of available signals increasing to 20 this year, we view signaling as a meaningful indication of applicant interest.  As such, we strongly encourage all applicants who are genuinely interested in our program to use a signal when applying. While we continue to consider all aspects of each applicant, signals will play a significant role in our decision-making process.

Eligibility Requirements

The Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is committed to achieving diversity in trainee recruitment, selection, and retention. Applicants will be selected based on preparedness, ability, and interest in the program without regard to race, creed, gender or sexual preference. 

Minimum Requirements 

Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to the program: 

1. Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). 
2. Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA). 
3. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications: 
   • Have a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or 
   • Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States licensing jurisdiction in which the program is located. 

Appointment requirements after matching, applicants must: 

• Submit ACLS and BLS Certification (must be American Heart Association certified)
• Copy of ECFMG Certificate - REQUIRED for foreign graduates (international medical graduates only) 
• Copy of NPI
• Curriculum Vitae – must be current
• Submit Final Medical School Transcript
• Submit proof of Medical School Diploma (Dean's Verification of Pending Graduation acceptable only for those anticipating graduation)
• One notarized copy of prior Intern/Residency/Fellowship Training Certificate (if applicable)
• Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening 
• Submit to a health screening and provide necessary immunization documentation 
• Meet eligibility requirements to obtain a State of Texas training license 
• Supply proof of ECFMG certification (international medical graduates only) 
• Review and sign the Graduate Medical Education Training Agreement and Contract
• Attend orientation