Navigating Challenging Doctor of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Situations with Positive Outcomes
Two new components have been added to the OTD fieldwork program to promote students’ understanding of the clinical working environment and ability to navigate difficult situations in fieldwork.
Gaining Research Experience in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Brice Hounshel Smith (OTD ‘24) shares her insight working in a research lab and the invaluable mentorship with Pitt OT faculty.
Occupational Therapy Advanced Practice Certificate
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Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
Researchers in Pitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will help lead a $5 million training grant on learning health systems research to improve disability and chronic condition care
Professor Janet Freburger, Assistant Professor Christine McDonough and Professor Elizabeth Skidmore alongside other faculty outside SHRS have been awarded a $5 million training grants to create the Learning Health Systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) center.
Get to Know Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Dani Cake
Learn why this OTD student chose occupational therapy, her favorite classes and exciting opportunities at Pitt OT!
Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional (MS)
Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional (CScD)
Pitt CScD in Occupational Therapy Graduates: Newly Minted Agents of Change
Learn from faculty and recent graduates how the Pitt online CScD in Occupational Therapy degree is thoughtfully designed for practitioners who are ready to pursue a clinical doctorate and make change in their workplace.
Pitt OTD Student Makes a Difference in Gender-Affirming Care
Tana Pierro, a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, who has initiated plans to implement gender-affirming care in occupational therapy education and spaces.