The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is committed to conducting cutting edge research, training the next generation of leaders and providing world-class patient care for both adult and pediatric patients.
Orthopedics
As part of the University of Wisconsin community, our Orthopedic program is made up of world-renown providers, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive and competitive surgical training opportunities.
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Rehabilitation Medicine
UW Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation transforms lives by improving function and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based, and equitable care; advancing the field through collaborative research; and training future PM&R leaders.
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Research is a strong component of our program. With over 9,000 square feet of research space, basic, clinical, and translational research is conducted to improve orthopedic and rehabilitative care around the world.
Our residency and fellowship programs have a strong reputation for training well-rounded clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their respective field.
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The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin provides care in a setting that unites experts from several specialties resulting in the best possible treatment plan.
Our Vision and Mission
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Our vision is to build excellence and distinction in clinical outcomes, translatable research, and graduate training programs that result in local, regional and national prominence.
Our mission is to provide excellent patient care across all aspects of orthopedics and rehabilitation, delivered in a patient-centered, timely, affordable and collegial manner utilizing innovative technology while promoting and advancing socially responsible medical education and research.
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Featured Stories
Bryan Heiderscheit Receives ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award at UW–Madison
October 23, 2025 – On September 10, 2025, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) presented Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA, with a 2025 ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award. This prestigious award recognizes faculty mentors whose commitment to intentional, evidence-based mentorship is shaping the future of clinical and translational research at UW-Madison. Honorees have played a vital role in advancing the professional growth and success of their colleagues.
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Naoaki Ito, DPT, PhD, awarded Five-Year NIH Research Grant
October 24, 2025 – Last month, Naoaki Ito, DPT, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and Badger Athletic Performance, was awarded a five-year, $945,000 K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund his research on improving outcomes following patellar tendon injuries. This highly competitive grant supports early-career scientists in transitioning from mentored postdoctoral research to independent academic positions. Dr. Ito’s project begins with a two-year mentored phase, followed by three years of independent research as a tenure-track investigator.
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