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
Junn elected to Harborview Medical Executive Board
The Medical Executive Board (MEB) serves as the executive committee of the Harborview Medical Center medical staff.
Study examines how patient expectations relate to health factors in lumbar spinal stenosis
Researchers studied how physical and mental health factors relate to each other in people with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), a condition that narrows the lower spine.
September 16: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session
Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.