Graduate Medical Education

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Shape the future of physical medicine and rehabilitation

We prepare future physicians like you to excel in the dynamic field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our graduate medical education programs are designed to help you build expertise in delivering specialized, comprehensive, and compassionate care to adults and adolescents with complex neurological conditions.

Why choose Shepherd Center for your graduate medical education?

  • Diverse and complex patient populations: Gain hands-on experience treating conditions like brain and spinal cord injuries, MS, dual diagnoses, and complex neuroimmunological disorders. Work with adolescents, adults, and veterans in both acute and post-acute care, including high volumes of traumatic injuries.
  • Integrated, patient-centered care: Train in a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nurses, therapists, psychologists, researchers, and more to deliver specialized care plans that address medical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction: Shepherd Center consistently ranks among the top rehabilitation facilities for patient outcomes and satisfaction. Our commitment to innovation and compassionate care drives impressive results, including some of the nation’s best return-to-community, vent weaning, and rehospitalization rates.
  • World-renowned brain and spine research: Train at the forefront of rehabilitation science, with access to cutting-edge research in brain and spinal cord injury recovery. Participate in groundbreaking studies and clinical trials, contributing to advancements that shape the future of neurorehabilitation.
  • Top-ranked care: As a recipient of some of the industry’s most prestigious awards, we top U.S. News annual list as one of the best hospitals for rehabilitative care and are part of a selective group of hospitals to receive designations as a spinal cord and brain injury model system.

Our postdoctoral fellowship training programs

Our innovative training programs provide more than education — they provide a foundation for a fulfilling career in rehabilitation medicine. Whether your aspirations include clinical leadership, advanced research, or subspecialty expertise, we will equip you with the skills and experience to succeed.

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Get to know Shepherd Center

Located in Atlanta, Shepherd Center is a world-renowned, 152-bed hospital specializing in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, stroke care, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain management. Every year, we treat more than 8,000 patients through inpatient, day programs, residential programs, and intensive outpatient programs.

Discover extraordinary care and unmatched compassion

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At Shepherd Center, we understand that exceptional care goes beyond treatment — it’s about building genuine connections, fostering hope, and empowering patients and families throughout their journey. Our team’s dedication to treating each individual with empathy and respect creates a supportive environment where healing and transformation thrive.
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Training in Atlanta

Shepherd Center sits five miles north of downtown Atlanta in the Buckhead community. The city offers numerous entertainment and cultural attractions, boasting many sports teams, museums, professional theater, a symphony, and ballet. Atlanta is also the location of three medical schools and 12 colleges and universities.