The Birmingham Free Clinic Interprofessional Education Seed Award: A Year of Success
This Interprofessional Education Seed Award, has continued to power a collaborative and community-focused initiative at Birmingham Free Clinic, bringing together students and faculty across health disciplines to provide free, patient-centered care to Pittsburgh’s community members.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Vice Chair for Clinical Education Hallie Zeleznik
Hallie Zeleznik oversees the structure and strategy of the clinical education program and ensures that students are well-prepared to thrive when they enter the profession.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Director and Associate Professor Kara Kobal
It’s hard to meet a more enthusiastic or passionate educator as Kara Kobal who teaches not only the DPT on-campus students, but also those in the hybrid learning environment, which gives her exceptional insight on ensuring the success of all Pitt PT students.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Associate Professor Will Pitt
One of Pitt PT’s newest faculty members, Associate Professor Will Pitt, already built a successful career in the U.S. Army as a physical therapist, researcher, instructor and officer before recently retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Now at Pitt, he is now excited to be making his mark in the Pitt…
Four SHRS Programs Continue Top Ten Placings Among Health Schools in U.S. News Rankings; Physician Assistant Studies Jumps to #26
In the 2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools, four SHRS programs continue to rank among the top ten in the nation with another moving up 24 spots from its position on the list in 2023.
AI Enhances Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Learning Experiences
DPT Assistant Professor Reivian Berrios Barillas and an interprofessional Pitt team created a course-specific chatbot that has the capacity to answer DPT student questions in real time, provide access to recent study guides and create quizzes based on their individual needs.
A Dream Doctor of Physical Therapy Clinical Experience: Cole Koontz’s Journey to Working with Professional Ice Hockey
Pitt PT has a vast network of alumni connections that can set you up for the career dream you've always wanted!
How to Become a Physical Therapist in 6 Steps
Are you looking to have a profound effect on people’s lives through improving their mobility and function? A career as a physical therapist could be for you! Our experts at Pitt PT give you all the insight on the steps needed to join the profession.
Interprofessional Education Seed Award: The Birmingham Free Clinic Improves Community Access to Health Care
Once a month, an interprofessional team of volunteers comes together to provide free health care services to uninsured and medically underserved individuals at the Birmingham Free Clinic, transforming both student education and community health.
Pitt DPT Students Making Nationwide Community Impact
Since community engagement was formally added to the DPT curriculum in fall 2021, students have dedicated over 2,000 hours to working with and meeting the identified needs of their communities. The Class of 2023 engaged with 49 unique community partners across nine states. Nearly half of our DPT graduates exceeded…