Perceptions of Clinical Clerks and Interns of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine towards Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine as a Medical Specialty.

Objectives: Perception about Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine provides information about awareness on identifying disabilities and managing their impact on activities of daily living; however, misconceptions about the field continue to exist among both students and physicians. This study aims to describe the perceptions of clinical clerks and interns towards the practice and role of Rehabilitation Medicine in management of patients.

Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study.