The Virtual Physiatry Mentors

The Virtual Physiatry Mentors podcast was created to provide mentorship and guidance to medical students, residents, and early-career physiatrists who may not have easy access to PM&R mentors at their home institutions. The show recognizes that physiatry remains one of the smaller medical specialties, and many medical schools have limited PM&R exposure, leaving interested students without the guidance they need to pursue the field effectively. Episodes feature conversations with practicing physiatrists, program directors, and other leaders in PM&R who share their career journeys, clinical insights, and practical advice for navigating the path from medical school through residency and beyond. Topics include how to strengthen a residency application, what different physiatry fellowships involve, career options after training, and tips for building a fulfilling practice. The show fills a genuine gap in the PM&R educational ecosystem by making mentorship accessible regardless of geographic location or institutional resources. For students at programs without a PM&R department, this podcast can serve as a virtual rotation of sorts, exposing them to the breadth of the specialty and connecting them with the community. The conversational tone makes it feel like having coffee with a senior colleague who genuinely wants to help you succeed. Episodes are available on all major platforms and the back catalog covers a wide variety of career paths and subspecialty areas within the specialty.