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Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter

Program Director and Professor Mark DeRuiter gives his advice on including letters of recommendation in applications to the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.

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The Dietitian Nutritionist Team That Fuels Pitt Student-Athletes

In 2016, an important collaboration was built between the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) program and Pitt Athletics, fostering a meaningful partnership for DN students and student-athletes alike.

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Meet Aaron Roman: Pitt’s New Audiology Program Director

Aaron Roman is returning to Pitt as the program director of the Doctor of Audiology program.

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An International Student Studies Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) to Support Children and Families

When it was time to go to college, my family and I decided that I would study abroad here in the United States. The University of Pittsburgh was a great match for me.

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Finding Language and Friendship through the Aphasia Support Group

The Aphasia Support Group was founded by SHRS faculty as a space to build community and provide social interaction for this population.

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Rehabilitation Psychology Course Opens Doors for Mental Health Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) Students

Bridget Hogue outlines her experience in the rehabilitation psychology course, and how it led to her to join the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at SHRS.