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Two women stand in front of a SMA Community Day 2026 banner.

SMA Community Day brings together more than 115 participants

The event was organized through a collaboration between the University of Washington and Seattle Children's neuromuscular teams.
Division:General PhysiatryTopics:Accolades

PhD in Rehabilitation Science

The PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science prepares researchers, educators, and leaders in Rehabilitation Science to contribute to the development of [...]
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Review examines what works, and what needs more study, in nerve injury rehabilitation

The authors found promising applications for pain management and motor relearning but noted a need for stronger clinical evidence.
Research Area:Musculoskeletal / SpineDivision:Occupational TherapyTopics:Publications

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M. Elena Mendoza, PhD

We'll have M. Elena Mendoza's biography available soon.
Faculty category:Faculty
Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L

New study will explore barriers to feeding care for autistic children

Assistant Professor Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, has received funding through the ACT4Rehab K12 program to study the challenges families face when seeking feeding-related care for autistic children.
Research Area:Pediatric RehabilitationDivision:Occupational TherapyTopics:AwardsFaculty:Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L
A student tries to pick up blocks with a prosthetic arm.

UDOC visits P&O Program

Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics students demonstrated what they are learning to visiting students exploring careers.
Division:Prosthetics & OrthoticsTopics:Accolades
Neelwant Sandhu, MD

Neelwant Sandhu, MD

Pronouns: he/him/hisNeelwant Sandhu, MD, is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He is a Clinical Associate [...]
Faculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Sports Medicine Fellowship
Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Jirikowic presents at alcohol research meeting

Dr. Jirikowic presented a talk and a poster at the Research Society on Alcohol in June..
Research Area:Disability & CommunityDivision:Occupational TherapyTopics:AccoladesFaculty:Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L FAOTA
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Kathleen Cummer, PT, DPT, PhD

Pronouns: she/her/hersKathleen Cummer is a physical therapist and Acting Assistant Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy within [...]
Research Area:Sports & Exercise Medicine, Musculoskeletal / SpineFaculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy

Marty Roskoff, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Pronouns: he/him/hisMarty Roskoff is a physical therapist and teaching associate in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He completed [...]
Faculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy
Sean Rundell, PT, DPT, PhD

Sean D. Rundell, PT, DPT, PhD

Pronouns: he/him/hisSean Rundell is a physical therapist, epidemiologist, and an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. [...]
Research Area:Musculoskeletal / Spine, Health Services & Policy, PainFaculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy
A man with lower leg burns stands on the edge of blue water.

Study explores mental and social recovery after major burn injuries

A new study in the Journal of Burn Care & Research found that people recovering from major burn injuries can make meaningful gains in mental health and social participation during the first two years after injury, regardless of burn severity.
Research Area:Burn RehabilitationDivision:Rehabilitation Psychology & NeuropsychologyTopics:Publications
Heather Feldner, PT, MPT, PhD

Heather Feldner, MPT, PhD, PCS

Pronouns: she/her/hersHear my nameHeather Feldner is an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, core faculty in [...]
Research Area:Disability & Community, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Limb Absence, Difference, or Dysfunction, Spinal Cord InjuryFaculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Life in Seattle

Learn more about life at UW, UW Medicine, and Seattle.

Advanced Training Fellowship in Rehabilitation Policy Research

The fellowship is no longer accepting applicants. The grant period has ended and there is no additional funding. Thank you [...]
Carolynn Patten, PhD, PT, FAPTA

Carolynn Patten, PhD, PT, FAPTA

Dr. Patten is a neuroscientist and physical therapist who specializes in assessment and treatment of motor dysfunction associated with aging [...]
Research Area:Brain & Nervous SystemFaculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy, PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Stan Herring, MD

From private practice to academic innovation: Sports & Spine at UW Medicine

Twenty years ago, Dr. Stan Herring joined UW Medicine. Today, the Division of Sports and Spine is 20 years old, and includes 19 doctors.
Division:Sports & SpineTopics:Sports & SpineFaculty:Stanley A. Herring, MD
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Heather D. Evans, PhD

Heather Evans is a socio legal scholar who focuses on the ways in which institutions such as the law, higher [...]
Research Area:Disability & CommunityFaculty category:Faculty

Doctor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Washington offers an exceptional, well rounded, in person education for [...]