A nurse holds a patient's hand on the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit at Harborview Medical Center.

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, 2026.

A woman walks across a lab wearing braces on both legs, from foot to calf.

Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise

Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas 

A man assists a woman using a ball to perform a twisting exercise.

September 16: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session

Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.
Two people hold their ankles while sitting on a treatment table.

August 12: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session

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A woman uses an ultrasound on a man's calf.

July 15: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session

Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.