Vision: A world where all people can fully participate and thrive Mission: Together we achieve and advance the highest quality rehabilitation care, training, and research Values: Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, Impact Since 1957, the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine’s dedicated faculty and staff have provided the highest quality patient care, education, and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation. We provide inpatient rehabilitation care at the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System. In addition, we have musculoskeletal, neurorehabilitation and other outpatient clinics located throughout the Seattle region. Our highly regarded education and training programs include residency programs in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychology and Physical Therapy. We offer graduate degree programs including the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, and Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics degrees, as well as a PhD in Rehabilitation Science, as well as many fellowships in various areas. The department offers a range of community engagement activities and community programs that work directly with individuals and organizations. Many of our programs work to educate organizations, businesses, and the public about disability rights and responsibilities. We also feature programs that work directly with individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities to provide support, assessment, training, and access to assistive devices. Research is a major focus of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. We are among the nation's leading recipients of funding from the NIH, the NIDILRR, the CDC, and other federal, state and foundation funders. Our research makes UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine a leader in the field and improves the lives of our patients.
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Seattle, Washington, US
Great panel coming up tomorrow, Sept 6 at 9 AM PT (12 PM ET), featuring our own Susan Kapp.
Tomorrow! Join our panel of fellows as they explore generational differences between today's P&O graduates and experienced clinicians as they transition from academia to the clinic. Register here: https://buff.ly/3WKKoCM #OandP #YourProfessionalHome
First-generation college students, especially those from underrepresented populations, may need more support, according to a new study. “I've been in physical therapy education now for over 20 years, and I've noticed that students from underrepresented backgrounds experience more stress and more burden,” said Associate Professor Bernadette Williams-York, one of the study's authors. Read more at UW Medicine Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gifDYEbA University of Washington Physical Therapy
It's a glorious day for a long walk! If you want to up the intensity a bit, UW Medicine's Dr. Joseph Ihm has some tips on rucking (walking with a heavy backpack) safely. https://lnkd.in/gsPZB4Uu
Research is vital to our work--and so are the people who conduct that research! Several of our researchers have shared why they love research, why they chose to work for our department, and what they do to relax (lots of baking and hiking!) Browse their stories here: https://lnkd.in/g-3H9CTe
We are proud to announce that Soshi Samejima, DPT, PhD, has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Mission Yogurt Term Professorship in Rehabilitation Medicine. This professorship, established in 2023 through a generous donation from Mission Yogurt, Inc., aims to support innovative research and enhance faculty recruitment and retention within the department. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYBSrTix UW Medicine
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 gets one step closer to graduation: receiving their white coats! Next up, they will be moving to clinical rotations in the fall. University of Washington - School of Medicine
The UW DPT Class of 2025 was celebrated for concluding the didactic portion of the program with a White Coat Ceremony on August 25th, 2024! Congratulations to this cohort!!! They are ready for their full time clinical rotations which will begin this fall.
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Join the Division of Physical Therapy on September 30th, 12:00PM - 1:15 PM for a special guest lecture by Professor Lorimer Moseley: The Fit for Purpose model: the science, evidence and future possibilities for recovery from chronic pain. In-person and Zoom attendance options available. Please visit link or scan QR code for more details. https://lnkd.in/gFM_fdEC
Can golf be a workout? It sure can! UW Medicine's Dr. Eric Chen explains how to get the most exercise (safely!) from your time out on the course: https://lnkd.in/ghEJ9cP5