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
Burns elected to School of Medicine Professors Council
The council advises School of Medicine leadership on faculty matters.
Smith named Clinical Competency Coach, Marcotte joins as Rehabilitation Medicine clerkship co-director
In this role, Dr. Smith will provide coaching to UW medical students.
Svircev receives excellence in mentorship of clinicians award
The award recognizes outstanding mentorship of faculty and trainees in clinical education and practice.