Home is Where the Heart and DPT Hybrid Is
When it comes to why students choose the Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid program over the residential offering, many common themes emerge. Learn about the top reasons our students have made the decision to go hybrid.
Take a closer look at our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid Immersion…
An important component of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid offering is the integration of immersive laboratory sessions within each of the first five terms of the program. During the lab “immersions” students are required to travel to Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus twice per semester to participate in intensive […]
How SHRS is Shaping the Next Generation of Health Care Providers
How will the next generation of health care providers respond to the needs of their patients? What are students learning today that will impact their future practices? And what are we at SHRS doing to attract the best and the brightest and support them on their journeys to become leaders in their fields?
Children with Cerebral Palsy: Setting Them Up for Success in the MS in Physical Therapy Program
“Anybody who is different is looked at and stared at. That happens around the globe,” observes Sue Whitney when asked how society views children with cerebral palsy (CP). As co-director and professor of the Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), Whitney has decades […]
A Successful Alumna’s Perspective on the Post-Professional Master of Science in Physical Therapy Program
Surround yourself with world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities! Tara Hankin shares her journey and impactful opportunities in the Pitt PT program.
Day in the Life of a DPT Hybrid Student
Katelyn Burrelli shares a day in her life as a Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid student.
Bringing Hands-On to Hybrid: The Same Program, Different Format
Learn about the new, groundbreaking Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Option.
Whitney Named First Non-Physician Recipient of Hallpike-Nylen Award
At the 2022 International Bárány Society meeting in Madrid, Spain, Professor Sue Whitney received the prestigious Hallpike-Nylen Award for her lifetime achievements in vestibular clinical research.
Tips for Submitting a Strong Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) On-Campus or Hybrid Option Application
We often receive the question: “What are some tips for completing a strong application for the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program?” With the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Services, or PTCAS, open now, we decided to share these key tips when preparing your application to our DPT program, now with on-campus and hybrid options. […]
What to Expect from the Pitt DPT Hybrid Option During Immersion Week
Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Option student Daniella Torres gives the lowdown on what to expect from the Pitt DPT Hybrid Immersion.