MASTER OF SCIENCE with a major in Rehabilitation Sciences

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaion encourages the student to acquire knowledge of the patient as a person, not merely of his/her disease. The student is taught to assess the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems and to manage disorders of these systems.  In addition, a concept of rehabilitation is presented which considers not only the disease or injury that leads to chronic disability, but emphasizes the coordination of effective therapies and forces which will ameliorate the social, psychological and vocational problems created by the impairment.

Teaching is conducted through lectures, demonstrations, staff conferences and seminars, with the major emphasis upon office practice instruction. Clinical instruction is provided at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, the principal teaching facility of the department, and at the following institutions: Harper Hospital, Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Veterans' Administration Hospital.

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The goal of this program is to prepare a physiatrist (physician specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation) in the expanded roles of clinician-researcher and clinician-administrator.  Students in this program will primarily be residents in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The curriculum will enable graduates to function as competent practitioners in the care of persons with disabilities. In addition, it will develop core competencies in the areas of medical rehabilitation research and rehabilitation administration.

Admission is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the Graduate Program of the School of Medicine. Admission to the program is determined by the Admissions Committee of the faculty of the department. Applicants must have completed an M.D. or D.O. degree at an accredited institution and have been accepted into the residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and demonstrate a record of interest and involvement in research activities and/or leadership roles. Admission to this program occurs at the Post Graduate Level Year II, the level at which physicians enter residency in the department.

Scholarship: All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the School of Medicine governing graduate scholarship and degrees.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science with a major in Rehabilitation Sciences is offered as either a Plan A or Plan B option, requiring a total of thirty-four credits. The Plan A (thesis) option requires twenty-six credits in course work plus an eight-credit thesis. The Plan B (project) option requires twenty-six credits in required course work, four elective credits, and a four-credit project.

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