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Mentor and Mentee: An Overview of the MSHI Mentorship Program

Mentor and Mentee: An Overview of the MSHI Mentorship Program

The Pitt Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program is committed to cultivating well-rounded professionals. Integrating esteemed alumni into the mentorship program helps foster a connection between the past and the future of health informatics (HI)! The program enhances the Pitt MSHI learning experience by pairing together alumni and current students for six months […]

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A New Health Care Model for Interprofessional Education

By bringing together learners from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, public health, dental medicine and rehabilitation sciences, Pitt's IPE initiatives teach tomorrow's clinicians that collaboration is not an optional soft skill but a core clinical competency.

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Redefining Community Engagement in Physical Therapy: Pitt DPT Leads the Way

Community engagement is an integral part of how Pitt prepares future physical therapists to meet the needs of a diverse and rapidly changing world.

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How to Become a Sport Scientist in 6 Steps

Interested in a career in sports science but don't know where to start or even if it's a right fit for you? Read on to learn more about the profession and how Pitt can make your dream a reality!

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Running Towards My Doctor of Medical Science Degree – Ashley Reasey

Physician assistant Ashley Reasey writes about how her passion for trail running helped her succeed in the Pitt DMSc program.

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AI-Driven Innovation For Real Clinical Needs

The work aims to help clinicians more efficiently and consistently identify damage to knee cartilage and meniscus, the key structures involved in osteoarthritis and sports injuries.

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Pitt Physical Therapy’s Susan Whitney Is Shaping Neurological Physical Therapy Practice

Through her leadership with the International Neurological Physiotherapy Association, Pitt Physical Therapy Professor Susan L. Whitney is helping shape neurological physical therapy practice worldwide. Her work brings together international clinicians, researchers and educators while reinforcing Pitt Physical Therapy’s role as a center for innovation in vestibular and neurologic rehabilitation.

Elizabeth Skidmore on Pitt HexAI

Elizabeth Skidmore, a Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh and Associate Dean for Research at Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, speaks with Pitt HexAI podcast host Jordan Gass-Pooré about Beth’s work as an occupational therapist and rehabilitation scientist with expertise in neurological rehabilitation. Beth and Jordan discuss rehabilitation sciences, intervention program design, program implementation, fidelity, applications of artificial intelligence and the training of occupational therapists in the AI age.

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