UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Together we achieve and advance the highest quality rehabilitation care, training, and research.About the department
The UW Department of Rehabilitation was founded in 1957 by Justus F. Lehmann. Since then, our dedicated faculty and staff have provided the highest quality patient care, education and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Training for a new generation of physicians and scientists
We offer 18 student and training opportunities, including our PhD in Rehabilitation Science, accepting applications now until January 15, 2024.
Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise
Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas
Spaulding and McDonald highlight research priorities in prosthetics and orthotics education
A new study explores priorities for education research in the field of prosthetics and orthotics.
Prusynski and Williams-York highlight disparities in physical therapy outcomes
A new scoping review explores existing literature on racial and ethnic disparities in physical therapy outcomes.
Friedly co-edits book on low back pain
Many faculty members contribute to new book on low back pain coedited by Janna Friedly, MD, MPH.