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
Physical Therapy residency programs welcome new cohort, celebrate graduates
Meet the residents joining the University of Washington Physical Therapy Residency Programs for 2026-27.
UW Rehabilitation Medicine volunteers train for the para ice hockey season
Students, faculty, and community volunteers gathered September 26 at the Kraken Community Iceplex for the Seattle Adaptive Sports para ice hockey volunteer orientation.
Congratulations to 2026 Seattle Met Top Docs
Several doctors from our department have been recognized in the annual Seattle Met Top Docs list.