Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Gerald V. Klim, D.O.

B.S (Biology): University of Richmond
D.O.: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Board Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UK Faculty: Since 1985

 Associate Professor (1989)
 Chairman of the Department (1999)

CLINICAL
Dr. Klim directs the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital.  He also is Medical Director of the Subacute Rehabilitation Program at the Lexington Center for Health and Rehabilitation.  He has developed a regional reputation for excellence in medico-legal aspects of health care and in the delivery of subacute and geriatric rehabilitation.

EDUCATION
Dr. Klim served as co-director of the residency program (1988-1993) and helped establish one of the nation's first rotations in subacute rehabilitation.  He has served as a medical student advisor since 1986 and is a popular lecturer among students of all ages.  He received the department's Teacher of the Year award in 1996.

RESEARCH
Dr. Klim's publications include physician-related issues in subacute rehabilitation, in Subacute Care:  A Guide to Development, Implementation and Management (Thompson Publishing Group), May 1995 and The Physiatrist and Subacute Rehabilitation, in Physical medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, February 1996, 7(1):55-81.