Rehabilitation Medicine Taster Days for Medical Students and Foundation Doctors
Discover a career in Rehabilitation Medicine: the specialty that transforms treatment into recovery
BSPRM Rehabilitation Medicine Taster Days offer medical students and foundation doctors a valuable opportunity to explore the diverse and rewarding career pathways available within Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM).
These events introduce participants to the breadth of the specialty and the important role PRM plays in restoring function, independence and quality of life for people living with disabling conditions.
Taster days may include:
- Engaging talks from trainees and consultants sharing their personal career journeys
- Insights into cutting-edge research and innovations shaping the future of PRM
- Interactive small-group sessions focused on clinical skills and case discussions
- Exhibitions highlighting multidisciplinary collaboration and technological advances within the specialty
- Demonstrations of rehabilitation technologies, including robotics, neural stimulators, advanced prosthetics and virtual reality
Whether you are beginning to consider your future career or already have an interest in rehabilitation, these events offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about the specialty, meet professionals working in the field and discover where a career in Rehabilitation Medicine could take you.
Next taster day: National Rehabilitation Centre, Loughborough – 5 December 2026.
The next Rehabilitation Medicine Taster Day will take place at the National Rehabilitation Centre, Loughborough, on Saturday 5 December 2026.
The National Rehabilitation Centre is a new, purpose-built NHS facility that brings together specialist clinical rehabilitation, cutting-edge technology, research, innovation, education and training, making it an exciting setting in which to explore the future of Rehabilitation Medicine.
The event is free to attend and is open to medical students and foundation doctors interested in finding out more about Rehabilitation Medicine.
A full programme will be released closer to the event.
Previous taster day: Sheffield, October 2025
On 4 October 2025, BSPRM had the pleasure of hosting a Rehabilitation Medicine Taster Day for medical students at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, home of the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre.
The event introduced students to the breadth and depth of Rehabilitation Medicine, a specialty dedicated to restoring function, independence and quality of life for people living with disabling conditions.
The programme provided an exciting whistle-stop tour of the specialty through a combination of interactive workshops, engaging talks and hands-on demonstrations. Students explored the major subspecialties of Rehabilitation Medicine, including spinal cord injury, neurorehabilitation, major trauma, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and amputee rehabilitation.
A particular highlight was the focus on cutting-edge technology. Participants experienced how innovations including exoskeletons, robotics, virtual reality and brain-computer interfaces are transforming clinical practice and improving patient outcomes.
Attendees also heard from people with lived experience of spinal cord injury, providing a powerful insight into the life-changing impact of rehabilitation.
One of the attendees wrote a reflective report summarising the sessions, key takeaways and their overall experience of the event. Their account offers valuable insight into the day’s activities and highlights the benefits of attending for those considering a career in Rehabilitation Medicine.
Questions? Contact Admin@BSPRM.org.uk
