“I feel very fortunate to have matched at Northwell for PM&R residency. This program gives the trainee an opportunity to not only see different inpatient settings for a physiatrist, but also allows for a lot of great hands-on experience with sub-specialists in the outpatient setting. When I first chose to pursue a sports medicine fellowship early in my training, the program leadership worked with me to create and obtain opportunities to strengthen my exposure; they then incorporated a lot of those things into the regular curriculum to benefit everyone. They were always flexible, constantly changing the program for the better using the feedback we provided. It was truly a wonderful experience because everyone was approachable and supportive, and I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better group of people to learn from and train alongside.”–Nadia N. Zaman, MD
“The best word to describe PM&R training at Northwell Health is rigorous. The breadth and depth of both inpatient and outpatient physiatry are impressive. There is also ample opportunity to delve into the world of research and quality improvement. The camaraderie amongst the residents is a joy; you create lifelong friendships and professional networks.”–Naomi Kaplan, MD
“The PM&R residency program at Northwell Health stands out for the camaraderie shared between residents, faculty, and staff. The chair, program director, and faculty members are approachable, eager to teach, and they diligently work to support residents’ professional growth. The staff, especially at Glen Cove Hospital and the PM&R outpatient clinics where residents spend a majority of their time, are true team players, making for very friendly work environments. I amsincerely grateful for theyears I spent at Northwell, and will always cherish the individuals I had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and work alongside during my residency.”–Veronica Chehata
“I enjoyed the diversity of my experience at Northwell Health. The exposure to the multiple specialties in PMR including TBI, SCI, burn, pain management, and inpatient and outpatient experience provided me the opportunity to make an educated decision about my future and allowed me to continue on to be a part of a very successful orthopedic/PMR group!”–Amy Schneider-Lyall, DO
“Residency is a unique experience that only a small portion of our population gets to partake in. With such privilege, it is that much more important to choose the right residency, for one’s career and one’s self. That is why I am pleased that I chose Hofstra Northwell Health School of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program. Not only did I receive great training and guidance from physicians in and out of the department, I had a ball doing it. PMR docs are known to be somewhat laid back, but our physicians are approachable, fun and great to work with. You become a part of the PMR family.”–Renee Enriquez, MD
“As I think back to my first day of residency, it was a defining moment where I was introduced to a department and the people who would play a key and influential role in my growth and evolution both professionally and personally. Through various rotations, I gained the knowledge that would build a strong foundation in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The program has a strong academic background with weekly didactics and workshops, monthly grand rounds with well-known and reputable speakers, a yearly anatomy cadaver bioskills lab, journal clubs that examined evidence based medicine, and new opportunities to learn through narrative medicine. The faculty was dedicated to teach and created a supportive environment. My classmates and I went on to reputable fellowships in interventional pain, brain injury and spinal cord injury medicine. It was all possible because of the guidance and leadership of the PM&R department at Hofstra Northwell Health School of Medicine.”–Nisha Patel, MD
“It was obviously an honor to be in this residency. Having a great personable program director who is a strong advocate for the residents and a chairman that strives for excellence has really provided our residency with a tremendous stride. Besides the basics of PM&R curriculum I was able to pick up intangible wisdom on how to be the most consummate and professional physician. I have no doubt that the information I have learned here (which goes way beyond the textbook) has left more than an indelible impression on all of our lives, and we will strive to live a life where we can be our patient’s best advocates. No matter the specific sub-specialty we are rehab doctors at heart. Cheers to a wonderful 3 years.”–Sameer Sharma, MD
“Here are some reasons why I loved my residency program: Dr. Shatzer (enough said) – A truly caring and supportive program director, a chairman that is very supportive of residents and interested in their education, the opportunity to be involved in cutting edge research at the Feinstein Institutes with top-notch scientists and mentors, like Ona Bloom, knowledgeable faculty that care about teaching and excellent didactics.”–Arti Panjwani, DO
"As a medical student, I had the good fortune of completing a rotation in the Department of PM&R at Northwell Health. As a result of my experience, this program became my top choice residency program. I can emphatically say that my initial impressions held true and my expectations were exceeded throughout my three years at Northwell. Having an extremely supportive and approachable program director that was always focused on resident education was invaluable. Beyond this, the entire faculty remained dedicated to teaching and fostering our personal interests. The breadth of training and diversity of experiences provided both a strong foundation of knowledge as well as the experience necessary to explore various sub-specialty paths. I have always been, and will continue to be, grateful for my experience and the relationships made throughout my residency training."–Tom Lione, DO
"The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at Northwell Health provides excellent training, a diverse clinical experience for a well-rounded education, and a strong foundation in PM&R.What really stood out to me was the emphasis on patient centered care and atmosphere created by faculty and staff that was not only conducive to learning, but a friendly one as well.Both the chairman and program director are supportive of the residents endeavors and want to see them succeed personally and professionally.The program provides you the tools to become a well-rounded, competent, caring physician and a leader in the field of rehab medicine."–Eduardo Chen, MD
"I had a wonderful experience as a PM&R resident at Northwell. From day one, I knew this was the right place for me as all the faculty, house staff and residents were very caring and supportive. The collegial environment at Northwell is nurturing with a strong emphasis on education and patient care. The program director and chairman are also both very personable, kind, and dedicated. The efforts they make to get to know each resident in this program speaks volumes to how much they care. I also always felt strongly encouraged to continue to endeavor in all aspects of my training and to never settle for mediocrity. This feeling was pervasive throughout my residency which gave me opportunities for leadership, research, publications, and ultimately a path to the fellowship program of my choice, none of which I could have achieved without the guidance of my program director, chairman and many of the faculty. Being a resident here is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my medical career.I miss everyone over there. I hope all is well."–Kevin Trinh, MD