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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 

This award recognizes outstanding mentorship of faculty and trainees in clinical education and practice.

Svircev receives excellence in mentorship of clinicians award

The award recognizes outstanding mentorship of faculty and trainees in clinical education and practice.
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Pradhan receives Excellence in Student Mentorship Award

This award recognizes exceptional mentorship of students and trainees.
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Morgenroth receives excellence in clinician-scientist mentorship award

This award recognizes outstanding mentorship of faculty and trainees engaged in clinical research.