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PGY-1 Β· Currently in residency

Michael M.
Moradi, MD

PM&R Resident  Β·  Westchester Medical Center

A physiatrist-in-training at Westchester Medical Center with a passion for restoring function and improving quality of life. Drexel University College of Medicine graduate, proud Bruin, and lifelong learner both in the clinic and on the court.

Physical Medicine & Rehab Neurorehabilitation Musculoskeletal Westchester Medical Center
PGY-1
Current year
MD
Drexel, 2025
UCLA
B.S. 2020
Michael Moradi, MD

Journey so far

Current
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Completed

2025 – Present

PM&R Residency PGY-1

Westchester Medical Center

Current
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2021 – 2025

Doctor of Medicine, MD

Drexel University College of Medicine

Completed
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2016 – 2020

B.S. in Psychobiology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Completed

About me

Born in LA. Training in New York.

Hi, I'm Michael a first-year PM&R resident at Westchester Medical Center. I grew up in Los Angeles and completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA, where I earned a B.S. in Psychobiology. I then moved across the country for medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2025.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation drew me in because of its unique focus on function, recovery, and the whole patient. I'm passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after injury or illness whether that's a stroke survivor relearning to walk or an athlete returning to sport.

Outside the hospital, you'll find me on the basketball court or soccer field, rooting for the Lakers, or out on the trails.

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Snapshot

Currently at WMC.

Westchester Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and regional referral hub giving me exposure to a wide breadth of rehabilitation cases across neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.

My clinical interests include neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCS). I'm also interested in the intersection of technology and rehabilitation medicine.

Academic background

Education & training

2025 – present

Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Westchester Medical Center

PGY-1 Β· Valhalla, New York

In progress
2021 – 2025

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Completed
2016 – 2020

Bachelor of Science Psychobiology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, California

Completed

Research

Publications

Conference Poster

From Rehab to the OR: Cervical Cord Compression in a Polytrauma Patient

Moradi M, Suriya L, Gohari N

Presented at Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)  Β·  February 20, 2026

2025 View poster
Case Report

Atypical Presentation of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pulmonary Embolism

Garakani R, Moradi M, Batool F, Aameish M, Rather MA

Oxford Medical Case Reports  Β·  August 2025

2025 View on PubMed PMID: 40843046
Conference Poster

Guillain BarrΓ© Syndrome Status-Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Leading to Tracheostomy and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Complicated by Malignant Hyperthermia

Moradi M, Nguyen M, Jordan H, Sadhni S

Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)  Β·  February 2025

2025
Case Report

Severe Transverse Myelitis Following Ankle Surgery Potentially Unmasking Late-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Jordan H, Sahni S, Nguyen M, Moradi M, Mumtaz S, Johnson L

Cureus  Β·  November 2024

2024 View on PubMed PMID: 39703303
Conference Poster

Treating Cervical Dystonia with Trigger Point Injections: A Case Report

Moradi M, Shick T, Nguyen M

AAPM&R Annual Assembly  Β·  November 2024

2024
Conference Poster

Atypical Presentation of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pulmonary Embolism

Garakani R, Moradi M, Batool F, Aameish M, Rather MA

Mercy Fitzgerald 3rd Annual Research Day  Β·  May 2024  Β·  Upper Darby, PA

2024 View publication
Medical School

The Weekly Assessment of Child Behavior: Reliability and Validity

Moradi M, Bennet D, Kersten H

Discovery Day  Β·  October 2022  Β·  Philadelphia, PA

2022 View poster
Medical School

Pediatric Nasotracheal Intubation Assist Device

Moradi M, Nishikawa J, Patel K

Demo Day  Β·  April 2022  Β·  Philadelphia, PA

2022 View poster

What's next

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Career advising

Medical career guidance from someone in the trenches

Whether you are navigating the medical school application process or targeting a PM&R residency, I offer personalized, honest guidance grounded in recent firsthand experience. All consultations begin with a free 20-minute introductory call.

Free

Initial Consultation

$0 / 20 min

A no-commitment introductory call to get to know you, understand your goals, and see how I can help.

  • Overview of your application or situation
  • Identify key areas to work on
  • Recommendations for next steps
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Comprehensive Package

$250 / 4 sessions

Four dedicated sessions for applicants who want consistent support throughout the application cycle.

  • Everything in the 1-on-1 session
  • Full personal statement overhaul
  • Secondary essay guidance
  • Email support between sessions
  • Post-match debrief and planning

Areas of expertise

What I can help with

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Medical school applications

AMCAS strategy, personal statement, school selection, secondaries, and interview preparation for MD and DO programs.

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PM&R residency matching

Specialty-specific guidance for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, including how to stand out as a PM&R applicant and what programs look for.

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Personal statement and essays

Crafting a compelling narrative that reflects your unique story, motivations, and fit for your chosen specialty.

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Mock interviews, common question coaching, and strategy for both medical school and residency interviews including MMI format.

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Go Lakers

17 championships. Still hungry.

NBA Championships

17 Rings
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Playoff wins tracker

3 of 16 wins needed

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2026 NBA Playoffs

Western Conference β€” First Round

Lakers

(4) West

3 – 2

Rockets

(5) West

Lakers lead series 3–2  Β·  Game 6 is must-win for Houston

Next game

Game 6 β€” Lakers at Rockets

Friday, May 1, 2026
9:30 PM EST
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Road to the championship

vs HOU β€Ί Semis β€Ί Conf Finals β€Ί NBA Finals

Clinical sports medicine

Sideline coverage

Providing on-site medical coverage for collegiate and community athletic events, with a focus on musculoskeletal assessment and acute injury management.

Manhattan University Jaspers
Manhattan University
Collegiate

Manhattan University Men's Lacrosse

March 25, 2026

On-site sideline physician coverage for Manhattan University men's lacrosse. Responsibilities included pre-game medical assessment, acute injury evaluation and management, and return-to-play decision making.

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