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:
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
Put on your thinking cap: mild electrical stimulation could boost cognitive ability
Experimental treatment in cognitive rehabilitation led by PhD student Mathieu Figeys and professors Esther Kim, Torrey Loucks, Ada Leung and Tammy Hopper shows promise for those looking for a brain boost, from pilots and athletes to people living with dementia.
Bursaries helped Mark Cho when he needed it most, now he’s returning the favour
May 09, 2022
This Giving Day, your generosity helps students reach their potential
U of A innovators leading to better mental health care
May 02, 2022
This Mental Health Week, we’re highlighting research and new ideas in mental health from the College of Health Sciences
Accessible developmental screening tools needed to ensure children from diverse backgrounds have proper support
April 14, 2022
Developmental screening tools that are adaptable to diverse cultural and language backgrounds would allow health professionals to intervene earlier and ensure children are set up for success in school.
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.
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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