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
Faculty to present at PVA Healthcare Summit + EXPO 2026
Aaron Turner, PhD, will deliver the John M. Whitaker Memorial Lecture at the upcoming Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare Summit + EXPO.
Many infants with birth-related nerve injuries show early shoulder joint changes, study finds
A new study in PM&R found that shoulder joint problems in infants with birth-related nerve injuries may be much more common than previously understood.
Morgenroth to deliver Kilmer Memorial Lecture at UC Davis Health
Dr. Morgenroth's lecture will highlight research aimed at improving how healthcare professionals match individuals with prosthetic devices.