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Rehabilitation care is an important part of comprehensive care for MS
patients. Little is known about the number of physiatry residents who are
interested in providing care to individuals with multiple sclerosis [MS].
This study examines factors that influence physiatry residents'
interest in providing care to MS patients. METHODS: We randomly sampled half of
all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-certified physical
medicine and rehabilitation residency programs in the continental United States
and Puerto Rico. Surveys were received from 74% of programs (Stage 1 response
rate) and from 221 residents (45% Stage 2 response rate). RESULTS: Residents
expressing interest in providing MS care were more likely to be female, Asian,
and to select statements emphasizing multidisciplinary care approaches and a
community of dedicated professional colleagues as positive features of MS patient
care. Residents interested in teaching and with more education debt were
marginally more likely to express interest in MS care. CONCLUSIONS: Medical
education should emphasize the need for physical medicine and rehabilitative care
among individuals with MS, the ability of physiatrists to improve the functional
status and quality of life for MS patients, and the team-based nature of MS care.

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