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
Lee named to the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows
Dr. Lee will receive this award during a ceremony at the AOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference, April 23-25.
Recap: 2026 Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine Symposium
This event brought together clinicians, researchers, and rehabilitation specialists for a two day exploration of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and athletic knee care.
Research in real time in the ICU
Doctoral student Alissa Smith is exploring how communication between patients, families, and clinicians shapes the experience of care in the trauma ICU for SCI patients.