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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.
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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, 2024.
Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise
Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas
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Maitland Named Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA
Murray Maitland has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA
Thank you for attending the 38th Annual Justus F. Lehmann Symposium
Thank you for attending the 38th Annual Justus F. Lehmann Symposium on June 10