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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.

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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.

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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.
Nassim Rad, MD, framed by a purple border

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.
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Congratulations to 2025 Seattle Met Top Docs

This year’s Top Doctors 2025 for Seattle Met were chosen by a survey among their peers.
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