Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was the first to be added to the medical school since its founding in 1952. Our department takes this privilege seriously, striving to provide state-of-the-art, evidenced-based care to our patients, conduct cutting-edge research, and offer innovative education for trainees. Read Full Message

Andrew L. Sherman, M.D., M.S.

Professor, Interim Chair, and Vice Chair of Education

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The study found that one of the most important factors associated with home/community discharge was a patient’s ability to regain the capacity to transfer from bed to chair or bed to wheelchair.

Aug 15th, 2023

New Study Highlights Value of Inpatient Rehabilitation for Guillain-Barré Patients

In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers at the University of Miami [...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Aug 16th, 2022

Remembering Dr. David Gater

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Patient Care

Our physiatrists are leaders in the field, treating acute and chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders and serious disorders of the neurological system that result in functional limitations.

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Research

Located in the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center, our faculty and residents conduct a variety of research endeavors focused on physical and/or cognitive impairments and disabilities.

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