Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The study program specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is an integral facet within the academic offerings of the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Airlangga Its inauguration traces back to the year 1987, marked by Decree No 16/DIKTI/Kep/1987 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a distinguished branch within the medical sciences, pertains to the comprehensive management of impairments, disabilities, and handicaps arising from ailments or injuries that impact the neuro-musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems, accompanied by intricate bio-psycho-social-vocational disorders The scope of services encapsulated within the domain of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation extends beyond the conventional framework, necessitating a spectrum of endeavors encompassing enhancement (promotive), preventive (preventive), curative (healing), and restorative (rehabilitative) measures This program stands as a beacon of education in this specialized field, poised to foster adept professionals capable of advancing the holistic well-being of individuals through a multidimensional approach.