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
Lewis elected to Epic PM&R Steering Board
Chris Lewis, MD, MS, has been elected to the Epic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Steering Board.
Lin and Herring present sports emergency management session
Clinical Professor Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR, and Clinical Professor Stanley A. Herring, MD, presented on managing cardiac, head, and spine emergencies in sports at the NATA EducATe: AOSSM Pre-Conference 2026 in Seattle.
Beyond the classroom: how Matsuda taught a generation to lead with heart
After more than 40 years in the field, Associate Professor Patti Matsuda is retiring this summer.