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REHABILITATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM Overview The University of
Michigan Rehabilitation Engineering Program (UMREP) is a division of the Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at the University of
Michigan Medical Center. The UMREP
provides rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology services to
patients and clients, conducts research in a variety of areas, and offers a
number of student education and training opportunities. Service, research,
student education, and clinical training are all directed towards the
application of engineering and technology to increase the functional
capabilities and quality of life of people with disability. UMREP provides services
to patients and clients through the UM Medical Center. There are 5 full time
equivalent staff as well as a number of graduate student clinical interns
working in provision of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology
services. A description of these clinical services can be found on a separate page. The UMREP research and
development efforts are an integral part of the program and focused on
applications of engineering and technology for people with disability.
Research efforts are currently focused on its main project: "Direct Brain Interface for Control of
Assistive Technologies". Graduate and
undergraduate students from the
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