Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Fellowship at Children's Mercy is a two-year ACGME-accredited fellowship designed to develop advanced skills in the diagnosis and treatment of children with disabilities. We offer a variety of clinical and educational experiences designed to develop leaders in the field of pediatric physiatry.
Our goal is to develop well-trained pediatric physiatrists, capable of providing exceptional care to children with disabilities. The fellowship program creates and maintains an environment in which the fellow receives the highest quality of education with evidence-based teaching and multiple clinical and non-clinical opportunities available. A fellow’s educational program is customized to meet each individual’s needs and best prepare the fellow for clinical practice, research, leadership, and beyond.
Our fellows participate in a broad range of outpatient clinics as well as inpatient and consultation services. We offer specialized training in all major areas of pediatric physiatry.
The PRM curriculum is designed to advance each fellow’s knowledge and clinical skills to become a leader in the field. Educational opportunities include faculty-led didactics, subspecialist didactic series, journal clubs, grand rounds, and multidisciplinary conferences. We also offer several individualized educational opportunities to allow each fellow to focus on his/her individual interests.
Salaries and benefits
2024-25 salaries
- PGY 4: $78,540.80
- PGY 5: $79,539.20
- PGY 6: $81,203.20
- PGY 7: $84,468.80
- PGY 8: $86,590.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center
Check us out IRL!
Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date:
- Friday, October 4, 2024
- Friday, October 25, 2024
- Friday, November 8, 2024
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
UIM Mix & Mingles
Optional session for applications traditionally underrepresented in medicine. Meet with UIM faculty, fellows and residents. Discuss DEI efforts and life at CM and in KC!
Save the date:
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (virtual)
- Thursday, October 3, 2024 (in person)
- Thursday, October 24, 2024 (in person)
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (virtual)
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 (in person)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Academic curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.
Clinical experience
Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship.
Research
Learn about the research opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.
Apply for the program
Our program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS) the National Residency Matching Program. Learn more about the application process.
Our Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship team
Kim Hartman, MD, MHPE
Program Director
(816) 302-3393
kchartman@cmh.edu
Matt McLaughlin, MD, MS
Associate Program Director
(816) 302-3291
mjmclaughlin@cmh.edu
Megan Smith, MSE
Fellowship Coordinator
mrsmith4@cmh.edu