ASIA’s First Issue – TSCIR Journal
September 25th, 2020
The American Spinal Injury Association announced the publication of the first issue of Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (TSCIR) last m…
Welcome
In partnership with MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine encompasses a broad range of interdisciplinary academic activities.
Faculty
We are a community of faculty, clinical researchers, post-doctoral fellows, and administrative staff.
Research
Interdisciplinary research is an integral part of the Department. We strive to advance knowledge that can be translated to the care of the patients we serve and as well as perform basic science research.
Medical Education
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a number of education and training opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, as well as residents and fellows.
Welcome to the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. In partnership with MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we provide:
- Specialized clinical rehabilitation care for adults and children with neurologic disorders, orthopedic and sports injuries, chronic pain, amputation, polio, and complex wounds
- Education for physician trainees in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: a PM&R residency program; Fellowships in Sports Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine. Click here to see where our graduates are going.
- Advanced training for Physical Therapists, including residencies in Neurology, Sports, and Women’s Health.
- State of the art research in spinal cord injury (SCI) medicine, neuroplasticity, brain recovery, orthopedics, health disparities, biomechanics, and traumatic brain injury.
Recent News
Shashwati Geed, PhD Receives MHRI New Investigator Grant and Latham Foundation Award
February 6th, 2020
Shashwati Geed This year, our very own Shashwati Geed, PhD, PT has been been awarded two grants. She received the MedStar Health Research Institut…
MedStar Physical Therapy Services Attains Highest Honor Yet for Network, with 2019 Ascend Practice of the Year Award
October 23rd, 2019
MedStar Physical Therapy, which employs outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapists as part of the MedStar National Rehabilitation Ne…
William Garmoe, PhD Appointed as a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
September 26th, 2019
Dr. William Garmoe, Associate Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center and Director of Psychology…