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
UF ascends to No. 6 in U.S. News & World…
RSD Newsletter: Welcome, Incoming Students!
Investigators earn funds to support brain and…
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
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Hear from RSD students who describe why they chose the program and how it’s preparing them for careers in research.
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RSD Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Oct 27
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Dissertation Defense: Kelly Hawkins
9:30am to 11:30am
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Oct 28
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/3216020145117/WN_FjAbtH5LTGGkaYbuJPobtw
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Oct 30
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Rehabilitation Science Program Open House
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Nov 05
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Dissertation Defense: Michael Sunshine
3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Nov 30
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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Seminar Series
Rehabilitation Science Seminar Series
Oct. 28
The biweekly Rehabilitation Science Seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. Dr. Andy Persch will be our next speaker and will present, “Evaluating Clinical Utility and Decision-Making in Rehabilitation Research”
