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What is a chiropractor?
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are first contact providers (i.e. there is no need for a referral) licensed to practice chiropractic in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. DCs perform the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of spine and musculoskeletal problems with a focus on back and neck pain. […]
What can I expect to learn in the Doctor of Chiropractic program?
Students will learn how to diagnose, treat and manage patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions. The curriculum will include strong training in manual therapy skills, therapeutic exercises and inter-personal communication skills. A hallmark of the curriculum will be the inclusion of real-world clinical training in each semester of the program. Learn more on the curriculum […]
Why is the Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic program shorter than other programs?
To make Pitt’s chiropractic education program more accessible and affordable to all students, our faculty have structured and organized an innovative, high-quality curriculum to meet the profession’s accreditation standards that will enable students to graduate as confident clinicians within a shorter timeframe than other DC programs. Learn more about the curriculum on the curriculum page.
Is a car required to participate in the Doctor of Audiology program?
It is the student’s responsibility to provide their own transportation to clinical sites. Placements during the first year of the program are generally accessible via public transportation. Students without a car will have more limited opportunities in the second and third year of the program, but will be able to complete all required clinical placements. […]
Where are the clinical affiliation/externship sites located?
The primary clinical affiliation is with the UPMC. The Pitt Audiology program has strong clinical relationships with the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the VA Medical Center, various school districts and early intervention agencies as well as private practice offices. Students also may have clinical experiences at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and […]
Can students complete a second major while in the program?
Students interested in completing a second major, or dual degree, are required to complete 150 credits to graduate. If students are interested in completing a dual degree, they will need to complete the bulk of their major requirements before or after completing the Health Informatics degree due to the schedule and workload of the program.
Will this program work with the schedule of a student athlete?
Student athletes may receive accommodations when they need to participate in events that conflict with the program’s schedule. Students will need to work with faculty members ahead of time to coordinate any missed classes, coursework, etc.
Is the Doctor of Audiology program accredited?
The AuD program of the University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA).
How long is the Doctor of Audiology program at Pitt?
The graduate program is a four-year program. The first three years are on-campus. The fourth year is a full-time clinical externship that may be in cities other than Pittsburgh depending on student goals and needs.
