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Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 35th Consecutive Year

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 35th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction, and has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital every year since 1991.

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How the Sim Lab Helps Clinicians Hone Their Skills

The Sim Lab on the 12th Floor, enables clinicians to log realistic medical experience and hone their diagnostic skills in a safe, controlled environment.

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Meet the Chief Residents:

Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.

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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education

Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.

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The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education

For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.

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Why the “ChronicBabe” Loves the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center

After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Jenni came to the Pain Management Center for treatment. Today, she blogs her experience with chronic pain.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Introduces the Patient and Family Advisory Council

The Patient and Family Advisory Council offers a forum for patients and families to give input identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.

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Meet the New Director of Our Women's Health Rehabilitation Program

Sarah Hwang, MD, is the new director of the Women’s Health Rehabilitation Program at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Research Aids Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries

Registered nurse Samantha had a question she sought out to answer. What types of devices are best at revealing painful pressure sores.

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A Rock Concert on the Road to Recovery

One day, physical therapists in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center spotted a trend: a disproportionate number of patients on the unit had musical propensities.

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A Million Dreams at AbilityLab

Just a year after our new research hospital opened, we have already begun to revolutionize rehabilitation for patients with our new translational care model.

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