Team members in pediatric rehabilitation may include the patient and their family, physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehabilitation psychologists, social workers, nurses, and many other pediatric specialists. We draw on the expertise of each care professional, as needed, to ensure that patient needs are met and their questions are answered.
At Mayo Clinic, patients, their families, and staff work together to set and follow family-centered, individualized treatment plans for recovery. When implementing these treatment plans, patients benefit greatly from the low patient-to-therapist ratio. In most instances, patients work one-on-one with their therapists. Patients benefit, too, from the extensive array of patient care resources at Mayo Clinic, including more than 3,000 staff physicians and sophisticated diagnostic and laboratory equipment.
In addition to caring for patients in clinical practice, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. All faculty members have academic appointments in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Many faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are nationally recognized in their fields.
There are four core faculty members in this program. One will serve as your research adviser and another as your academic adviser. Core faculty members will train you in botulinum and phenol injections using ultrasound and other localization methods. Drs. Driscoll, Brandenburg, Lynch, and Rabatin staff all of the inpatient and outpatient clinics and work closely with the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellow throughout their training. Learn more about our core faculty members.
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Dr. Driscoll is a core faculty member with special interest in rehabilitation related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and neuromuscular disorders.
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical school: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM
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Dr. Brandenburg is the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Chair and a core faculty member of this program with a special interest in cerebral palsy, including basic science and clinical research.
Fellowship: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, Minnesota
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical school: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Dr. Rabatin is the Program Director and core faculty member of this program with a special interest in pediatric exercise including adaptive sports.
Fellowship: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Fellowship: Pediatric Sports Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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Dr. Lynch is a core faculty member with a special interest in rehabilitation related to childhood cancer.
Fellowship: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
You are assigned a dedicated faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your adviser periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals, and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Also, your adviser serves as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system.
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds, and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.
