Advancing health in every way possible.
At the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), we are driven by the possibilities of what can be achieved. Built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation, we are fueled by passionate educators and researchers who are shaping the future of health care and rehabilitation. With 14 disciplines dedicated to advancing health and rehabilitative care, SHRS is committed to training health care professionals inspired to challenge the status quo—therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers and practitioners—who will meet the needs of all individuals, regardless of background, health status or mobility.
Pitt SHRS embraces the power of bold moves—transformative actions that redefine what’s possible in health care. Bold Moves drive scientific progress and empower individuals. As we carve new paths, we understand the importance of our mission: the health care professionals we prepare today will shape the future of health care tomorrow, meeting the needs of all people, everywhere, with compassion, expertise and innovation.
Our Mission
To advance health, rehabilitation and reintegration service delivery through teaching, research and professional service.
Our Values
Advocacy
for those less fortunate or with limited access seeking greater independence.
Excellence
in all endeavors and facets of our work.
Integrity
through uncompromising adherence to ethical principles, truthfulness, dignity and respect in all that we do.
Innovation
in teaching and educational curricula, research, technology and product development.
Inclusion
in student, faculty and staff composition, recruitment, retention and advancement with a major focus on inclusion of all people regardless of race, culture, gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic experience, ability, disability, religion, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation.
Service
to all, including the disabilities community, in regard to rehabilitation and health services with a commitment to social responsibility.
Our Vision
To be a catalyst for a world free of barriers and disparities that allows all people, regardless of health, to have opportunities to participate in life to the fullest; to be accomplished through education, research and service.
A Message from our Dean
At the heart of our purpose is a daily commitment to being transformational leaders who recruit, develop and retain individuals and forge relationships. How we support students, collaborate with colleagues, and serve patients and communities matters just as much as the outcomes we measure and the achievements we celebrate. We are here to educate future leaders, advance knowledge through discovery, improve the health and well-being of our communities, and provide compassionate care that changes lives. Our classrooms, clinics, laboratories and offices are not simply places of work—they are spaces where human potential is developed, where resilience is restored and where hope is strengthened.
Sincerely,
James “Jimmy” Oñate, PhD