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
Rundell contributes to new guideline for acute low back pain
The guideline includes recommendations for patients, in addition to recommendations for clinicians.
GROW students participate in service-learning trip to Baja California
students from Global Rehabilitation Outreach at the University of Washington (GROW) traveled to Baja California, Mexico, for a week of service learning and cultural exchange.
Barho named inaugural recipient of Tamarack Term Scholarship
Barho said the scholarship is helping make it possible for her to focus on her education, clinical training, and community involvement.