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
Barizo appointed teaching associate in Prosthetics & Orthotics
Amanda S. Barizo, CTPO, who has served in the Prosthetics & Orthotics Division since 2023, has been appointed as a teaching associate.
Neilsen grant will support research on mobility choices of people with spinal cord injuries
A new multi-institution research project will explore how social and psychological factors shape mobility after spinal cord injury.
McMullen named Sports & Spine head as Herring steps down
After 20 years, Stan Herring, MD, is stepping down as head of Sports & Spine; Chris McMullen, MD, will become division head.