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Remembering Alex Gish
Remembering Alex Gish, a valued member of the UW Employment Program who served as an administrative assistant for more than 16 years.
Division:Community Engagement & ServicesTopics:Rehabilitation Medicine
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.
Research Area:Cancer RehabilitationDivision:General PhysiatryTopics:AccoladesFaculty:Chris Lewis, MD
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.
Research Area:Sports concussionDivision:Sports & SpineTopics:Conferences, AccoladesFaculty:Stanley A. Herring, MD, Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR
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.
Congratulations to our 2026 graduates
Congratulations to every who completed a degree program, residency, or fellowship in 2026.
Division:Rehabilitation MedicineTopics:Accolades
Tran receives UW GSEE Graduate Tuition Award
This award provides tuition support to newly admitted graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and advancing equitable and inclusive communities.
Division:Occupational TherapyTopics:Occupational Therapy, Accolades
Murphy receives Arc of Washington student stipend
The award recognizes students committed to building careers that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Division:Occupational TherapyTopics:Occupational Therapy, Accolades
Jung named Rizing Tide Crest Scholar
Carolyn Jung, a doctor of physical therapy student, is committed to supporting her patients.
Division:Physical TherapyTopics:Physical Therapy
Barizo appointed teaching associate in Prosthetics & Orthotics
Amanda S. Barizo, CTPO, who has served in the Prosthetics & Orthotics Division since 2023, has been appointed as a teaching associate.
Division:Prosthetics & OrthoticsTopics:Prosthetics & Orthotics
Neilsen grant will support research on mobility choices of people with spinal cord injuries
A new multi-institution research project will explore how social and psychological factors shape mobility after spinal cord injury.
Research Area:Spinal Cord InjuryDivision:Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Psychology & NeuropsychologyTopics:Physical TherapyFaculty:Jeanne M. Hoffman, PhD, Heather Feldner, PT, MPT, PhD
McMullen named Sports & Spine head as Herring steps down
After 20 years, Stan Herring, MD, is stepping down as head of Sports & Spine; Chris McMullen, MD, will become division head.
Division:Sports & SpineTopics:AccoladesFaculty:Stanley A. Herring, MD, Christopher McMullen, MD, CAQSM
A note of thanks for Dr. Lue and the inpatient rehabilitation team at UW Medical Center – Montlake
A patient's family express their thanks for care received at UW Medical Center – Montlake.
Junn elected to Harborview Medical Executive Board
The Medical Executive Board (MEB) serves as the executive committee of the Harborview Medical Center medical staff.
Study examines how patient expectations relate to health factors in lumbar spinal stenosis
Researchers studied how physical and mental health factors relate to each other in people with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), a condition that narrows the lower spine.
September 16: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session
Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.
Division:Physical TherapyTopics:Information session, Physical Therapy
August 12: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session
Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.
Division:Physical TherapyTopics:Information session, Physical Therapy
July 15: Doctor of Physical Therapy Zoom information session
Learn more about the DPT program, admissions requirements, and the application process.
Division:Physical TherapyTopics:Information session, Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy open house
Connect with faculty, staff, and current students, and explore learning spaces.
Division:Physical TherapyTopics:Physical Therapy
Smith named AAPM&R 2026 Innovator & Influencer
This recognition highlights leaders who are shaping the future of physiatry through clinical care, research, and new models of practice.
Study compares training approaches to improve walking in children with cerebral palsy
A new study examined whether a combined approach to power and treadmill training could improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy.



















