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
Prusynski awarded $64,800 IMPACT Collaboratory grant
The Real World Data Scholars Program is a one-year, mentored training experience for early-career investigators focused on using real-world data to improve care for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Morgenroth to deliver keynote on a patient-centered strategy for prosthesis prescription in Cleveland
His talk, “A Novel Patient-Centered ‘Test-Drive’ Strategy for Improving Prosthesis Prescription After Lower Limb Amputation,” focuses on improving prosthesis selection after limb loss.
New study explores how powered mobility changes caregiver perceptions
Research shows that this type of movement has important benefits for children, including supporting motor development, communication, and learning.