
Rehabilitation Science
Educating future investigators in the area of rehabilitation science.
Areas of focus
Neuromuscular Plasticity Concentration

Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders Concentration

Disability, Occupation, and Participation Science Track

Program News
MLK Day of Service and Reflection

Bansal’s dissertation work accepted in Physical…
The Physical Therapy Journal recently accepted a manuscript that forms a part of the dissertation work that doctoral student Kanika Bansal, MPT, is…

Fall 2020 Virtual Graduation

Message from the director
Dr. David Fuller
Rehabilitation science is a diverse and expanding discipline that encompasses both basic and applied aspects of health science and services, the social sciences, and engineering as they relate to restoring human functional capacity and improving a person’s interaction with the surrounding environment.

Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: MJ Lee
MJ Lee, PhD, BSOT, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch

Alumni Spotlight: Luther Gill
Luther C. Gill, DPT, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at LSU Health Science Center New Orleans

Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Horn
Maggie Horn, DPT, MPH, Ph.D., assistant professor at Duke School of Medicine and RSD alumna.

Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Sharon Medina

Student Spotlight: Raele Robison

Student Spotlight: Kelly Hawkins
Kelly Hawkins, PT, DPT, NCS, is a third-year Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. student and is mentored by Dr. Emily Fox.

WHY CHOOSE THE UF REHAB SCIENCE PHD PROGRAM
See What's Happening
Hear from RSD students who describe why they chose the program and how it’s preparing them for careers in research.

RSD Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 25
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jan 27
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. I-Ting Hwang
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/6216101142880/WN_S2Zf4L4DTHm0LVZ0RPZcKg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb 10
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. Rick Gach, PT, DPT, CMPT, KTCC, CEAS
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216101146227/WN_CVTHR1Y9SqG1_MoBQfsblw
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb 22
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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Feb 24
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/8316101147848/WN_bTt09tLTRsOvl8JJMRi9Pg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Seminar Series
Rehabilitation Science Seminar Series
Jan. 27
The biweekly Rehabilitation Science Seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. Dr. I-Ting Hwang will be our first speaker this semester and will present, “Asian immigrant parents’ perceived parental role and role enactment while supporting their child with developmental disabilities in the United States.”
