The University of Alberta is home to North America’s only freestanding Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Learn more about admission to our world-class graduate and professional programs:
Since 2015, the University of Alberta has responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action with an emphasis on capacity building and foundational change.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapists (or physiotherapists) keep people of all ages moving and active in their daily lives.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help people get back to meaningful everyday activities.
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Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists work with language, speech, voice, fluency, cognitive and other disorders.
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Rehabilitation Science
Rehabilitation scientists conduct research designed to help people engage fully in their lives.
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Rehabilitation Medicine News
Rehab Impact 2023
For our students, faculty, staff and alumni, the past year was marked by resilience and recovery — and further proof that rehabilitation professionals lead with purpose during the most challenging times.
Speaking through art: PhD grad finds new ways for concussion patients to express themselves
November 22, 2023
Speech-language pathologist Jessica Harasym’s groundbreaking doctoral research merges arts based research with rehabilitation science to reveal how young people navigate communication changes after concussion.
Convocation spotlight: Youran Lin MSc/PhD Speech-Language Pathology
November 21, 2023
At the time she began her combined MScSLP and PhD, Youran Lin was the lone international student in her program. She experienced some challenging times, but she turned those bumps in the road into powerful learning opportunities that will help her serve linguistically diverse communities in her career.
HiMARC graduate researchers share their experiences supporting readiness, resilience and growth
November 09, 2023
By hearing military and veterans' experiences and service needs, our goal is to inform meaningful ways to support their readiness, resilience and growth.
Top 40 Under 40 2023 Paige Reeves
October 31, 2023
Paige Reeves creates a world where those with disabilities can belong
Opinion: To create a truly accessible society, we need to change attitudes
October 25, 2023
In Alberta, our urban and rural communities now have an opportunity to lead the way in aligning provincial infrastructure with this national initiative. My research lab has encountered a good example of why providing accessible spaces is complex, with solutions being much more nuanced than putting in curb cuts or adding tactile signage.
Rehab Impact 2022
For our students, faculty, staff and alumni, the past year was marked by resilience and recovery — and further proof that rehabilitation professionals lead with purpose during the most challenging times. Learn more about our research, teaching and community impact in 2021-22.
Intersections in Rehabilitation
Virtual Speaker Series
This Virtual Speaker Series will bring perspectives stemming from Critical Race Theory to inform clinical practice, teaching and research in rehabilitation sciences. Specifically, the Speaker Series will provide Critical Theoretical frames and research to understand racism, equity, and social-justice in the context of rehabilitation sciences in Canada. Critical perspectives are needed to transform and reframe our understanding of health outcomes for all Canadians.
On September 29 and 30, U of A community members are called upon to wear orange to honour the experiences of children who were stolen from their families and placed in Indian Residential Schools.
Meet our Researchers
Research Areas of Excellence
Brain and Mind
Researchers are leading discoveries in understanding, assessing, managing and preventing diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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Living Well
Researchers are leading discoveries in understanding, assessing, managing and preventing long-term impacts related to chronic health conditions.
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Early Years
Researchers are leading discoveries in understanding, assessing, managing and promoting health and wellness in children and their families.
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Research Chairs
Our research chairs are on the leading edge of rehabilitation research in musculoskeletal recovery, spinal cord injury, stuttering, and the neuroscience of literacy.
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