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
June is Aphasia Awareness Month
From senior policy professional to relearning how to communicate, Anita Lum shares her story.
Occupational therapy grad strives for a community where everyone can thrive
June 13, 2022
Juanita Gnanapragasam plans to use her career to help people achieve good health and wellness.
Convocation Spotlight: MScPT graduate Rachel Stokes
June 07, 2022
Rachel Stokes has had a busy few years as a physical therapy student in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. As she gets ready to graduate with a master of science in physical therapy, we asked her to reflect on her exciting journey.
From the Provost's Desk: Announcing the Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
June 02, 2022
Dr. Tammy Hopper has been appointed Dean of Rehabilitation Medicine for a five-year term.
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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