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
National recognition and faculty presentations at the AOPA 2026 National Assembly
The conference will include national recognition for Cody L. McDonald, PhD, MPH, L/CPO, as well as presentations by Joan E. Sanders, PhD; Brian J. Hafner, PhD; and Geoff Balkman, PhD, CPO.
Department faculty to teach courses at APTA Washington Centennial Conference
Faculty will be presenting courses on advances in Parkinson's Disease and management and rehabilitation of the overhead athlete at APTA Washington.
Department faculty at ACRM 2026
Faculty will present on pain, TBI, SCI and more at ACRM 2026.