Research and Innovation

Education at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

We’re committed to improving the outcomes of patients through research, and educating future physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals. Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation offers five specialty physical therapy residencies and one PM&R physician residency program for those seeking the next step in their education. We currently have several on-going studies, including major nationwide collaborations with other health care institutes.

Model systems & additional research

Current research

Recognized studies

Published research

Framework for clinical excellence

Residencies

One hospital. Two model systems.

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas is one of 10 institutions designated as model systems in both spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Our programs support innovative clinical care and research to evaluate medical, rehabilitation, vocational and other services to meet the needs of individuals.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Model System

The North Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Model System has been funded since 2002 and provides the largest continuum of care to individuals with TBI in North Texas and surrounding states.

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Spinal Cord Injury Model System

The Baylor Scott & White Spinal Cord Injury Model System (BSW-SCIMS) is a nationally recognized program that supports innovative clinical care and research to evaluate medical, rehabilitation, vocational and other services to meet the needs of individuals with SCI.

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Our mission

To maximize the patient’s rehabilitation outcomes and health through the identification, application, and dissemination of evidence based research and education.

Our vision

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation will be nationally recognized for conducting innovative, patient-centered research and education programs that lead to the highest quality outcomes in patient care.

Research funding

Research staff and clinician-researcher projects are supported by federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants and contracts. Funding agencies include the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Our research funding for 2024 was over $4.1 million.

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