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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.

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Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise

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

Kati Pagulayan, PhD

Pagulayan elected APA Fellow

Kati Pagulayan, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Marisa Osorio, DO

Osorio to present at international brachial plexus symposium

Dr. Osorio will present on shoulder ultrasound measurements in infants younger than one.
A man sits on weight bench in gym clothes, holding his lower back in pain.

2027 Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine Symposium

On March 13-14, we'll be discussing "Spine Care in the Athlete: A Comprehensive Approach to Rehabilitation and Resilience."