From Clinician to Faculty: How Pitt OT’s Clinical Science Doctorate Helped Launch a Career in Academia
After more than 20 years as an occupational therapy clinician working across school-based settings, Amanda Noble knew she wanted to take the next step into academia. Her journey to become as assistant professor started with Pitt OT’s Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy program.
Looking Back at Alyson Stover’s AOTA Presidency and the Future of Occupational Therapy
For over 20 years, Alyson Stover has been a skilled occupational therapist, gaining valuable knowledge about the field of occupational therapy and applying it to her work in the classroom as an associate professor in Pitt’s Department of Occupational Therapy. Stover expanded her leadership experience with her recent position as president of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Erin Mathia Named 2025 Winner of Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Erin Mathia, assistant professor and the assistant director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, was awarded the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to teaching, mentorship and student growth within the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS).
Beyond Graduation: Pitt Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects Create Ongoing Impact
Several recent projects have continued to evolve and grow well past the students’ graduation—shaping clinical practice, community engagement and quality improvement initiatives.
Yanshan Wang Leads Research Award on Artificial Intelligence and Stroke Patient Rehabilitation
The four-year NIH R01 grant will examine using artificial intelligence to enhance rehabilitation therapy care for stroke survivors.
Advancing Occupational Therapy Education Through Clinical Simulation at Pitt
The simulation provides students with realistic, interactive experiences that mirror the complexities of real-world clinical practice within a safe, structured environment.
From Clinic to Tech: How Two Pitt OT Alumni Found Their Path in Rehabilitation Technology
These alumni credit Pitt OT with shaping their outlook on leadership and helping to propel their transition into the technology space.
Pitt OT Faculty and PhD Students Celebrate a Semester of Research Excellence
Pitt Occupational Therapy appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals, reflecting the department’s ongoing commitment to advancing the field.
The Birmingham Free Clinic Interprofessional Education Seed Award: A Year of Success
This Interprofessional Education Seed Award, has continued to power a collaborative and community-focused initiative at Birmingham Free Clinic, bringing together students and faculty across health disciplines to provide free, patient-centered care to Pittsburgh’s community members.
Coffee, Community and Capability: How Occupational Therapy Fuels Brother Andre’s Café
Bridgette (Loiselle) Pepmeyer (MOT ‘12) is the cafe’s staff occupational therapist and director of communications, using her Pitt OT skills to improve the lives of staff and build a sense of community.