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, 2026.
Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise
Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas
From private practice to academic innovation: Sports & Spine at UW Medicine
Twenty years ago, Dr. Stan Herring joined UW Medicine. Today, the Division of Sports and Spine is 20 years old, and includes 19 doctors.
Meet our sports and spine doctors: Lumi Sokunbi, MD
"I was motivated to partner with patients in maximizing their function, reaching their goals, and fully enjoying their activities and hobbies."
Meet our sports and spine doctors: Neelwant Sandhu, MD
"I was inspired by mentors who were passionately interested in helping people with pain and injury to function optimally."