Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
The LSUHSC Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship at Children's Hospital New Orleans is dedicated to quality and meaningful education of the next generation of compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled pediatric physiatrists. These physiatrists will acquire a robust clinical knowledge base to ultimately practice in the setting of their choice. They will be equipped with the necessary leadership skills while training within the unique setting of Louisiana and the Gulf South to be able to guide the development of any current or future program they encounter to ultimately enhance the medical care and lives of persons with disabilities.
Fellows will participate in a comprehensive training program that aims to highlight the development of skills and knowledge of a well-rounded pediatric physiatric practice. Emphasis will be placed on experience and learning through direct patient care, structured review of literature and evidenced-based medicine while fostering an environment of professionalism, quality and safety. We aim to provide an enriched, diverse environment to foster critical thinking skills, progressive autonomy and a love of lifelong learning.
Academic Information
In partnership with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center the faculty and staff of Manning Family Children’s Hospital are committed to patient care and teaching. In addition to the PRM lecture/weekly didactic schedule and journal clubs facilitated by our core faculty which encompasses ACGME goals/objectives for fellowship, the fellow will also attend and have access to the following additional educational opportunities:
- Manning Family Children’s Weekly Grand Rounds
- Manning Family Children’s Fellows College
- Neurology Fellowship didactic education (pathology, journal clubs, neuropharmacology, neuroradiology, grand rounds presentations)
- Psychology Journal Club
- AAPMR Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Didactic Series
- Participation in the training of adult residents from the LSU Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
PRM Fellowship Program Director
Peds Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Director of Rehabilitation MFC
Peds Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Director of Rehabilitation MFC
PM&R Service Line Chief
Ann Tilton, MD
Child Neurology
Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics LSU
Director of Rehabilitation MFC
Neurology Service Line Chief
Rotation/Clinic Description
Training for our fellowship occurs at Manning Family Children’s Hospital which is
a 263 bed facility, a level 1 Trauma center providing comprehensive sub specialty
pediatric care to Louisiana and the Gulf South region. We have a 10 bed CARF accredited
acute inpatient rehabilitation unit where fellows will train for at least 8 months.
The inpatient rotation also encompasses a full consultation service.
General Rehabilitation Medicine Clinics
Focus on functional and developmental evaluations of children with disabilities
Procedures
Botulinum Toxin Injections (landmark, EMG, Estim and ultrasound guided experience)
Phenol neurolysis
Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps
EMG/NCS
Interdisciplinary Clinics
Brachial Plexus Clinic: PRM, Plastics, Ortho-Hand, OT
Cerebral Palsy: PRM, Neurology, Ortho, PT, OT, ATP
Chronic Pain: PRM, Psychology, PT
Concussion/Post Concussion Clinic: PRM, Neuropsychology
Functional Neurologic Disorders: PRM, Neurology, Psychology, PT
Neuromuscular Disorders: PRM, Neurology, Ortho, Pulmonology, Psychology, PT, OT, ATP
Plagiocephaly/Torticollis: PRM, Plastics(Craniofacial)
Spinal Cord Injury: PRM, NSGY, Urology, GI, psychology, ATP
Spina Bifida: PRM, NSGY, Ortho, Urology, GI, Neuropsychology
How to Apply
Applicants can submit ERAS applications according to the ERAS timeline for July cycle programs.
Please be aware that we will begin scheduling interviews starting in the fall.
It is recommended that applications be complete by no later than August 1.
Important Dates
2027 ERAS begins June 4, 2026
Submit Applications July 1, 2026
Match Day December 16, 2026
