Research projects could be in the form of clinical research or an extensive literature review on a selected topic. Residents also have an opportunity to participate in interdepartmental basic science or clinical research projects at the Washington University Medical Center. Rehabilitation faculty provide mentoring and support for residents' research activities. Residents also have an opportunity to attend the annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the annual meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Every year, residents at all levels of training take the Self Assessment Examination given by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
All residents also take in-service written exams twice a year on selected topics.
PGY-4 residents have an opportunity to take the Self Assessment Examination given by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Every effort is made to keep the program flexible and assist each resident in developing special career interests. Four week medical student elective rotations are offered for medical students of the Washington School of Medicine. All requests from medical students at institutions other than Washington University are considered on a space-available basis and are reviewed by the clerkship director.