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
Remembering Dr. Kurt Johnson
It is with great sadness that we share that Professor Emeritus Kurt L. Johnson, PhD, passed away Sept. 28, 2025. Kurt was a vital member of our department for 35 years, and he will be deeply missed.
Clinician Profile: Dr. Nassim Rad
Dr. Rad is a physiatrist—also known as a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician—and she is also board-certified in neuromuscular medicine.
Congratulations to 2025 Seattle Met Top Docs
This year’s Top Doctors 2025 for Seattle Met were chosen by a survey among their peers.