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.
A new non-profit in Edmonton is hoping water rehab will help strengthen people with physical impairments because of brain tumours.
October 10, 2023
Dr. Crystal MacLellan, an Associate Teaching Professor with the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine provides support to Pool Brats which has partnered with the University of Alberta
Memorandum signed between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students
September 28, 2023
Treaty 8 First Nations Grand Chief of Education Billy Joe Laboucan spoke with Windspeaker Radio Network about how the agreement will open doors for Indigenous students to pursue education in medicine and other programs.
U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students
September 28, 2023
The University of Alberta and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta signed a historical agreement Thursday, with the goal of getting more Indigenous students into the rehabilitation medicine professions. The program will take on 35 students in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
Historic agreement between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students
September 28, 2023
The University of Alberta and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta (T8FN) have entered into a Memorandum of Relational Understanding, solidifying a partnership aimed at fostering growth and success for T8FN students.
Hard work, perseverance bring great rewards in speech and in sport, says ISTAR client Ken M’Pindou
September 15, 2023
As an ISTAR ambassador and Olympic Games hopeful, Team Canada bobsledder Ken M’Pindou wants to inspire young people with speech impediments like his.
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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