Pitt Occupational Therapy 2024 Fall Colloquium Honors CScD in OT Graduates
The colloquium brought together professionals, students, alumni, researchers and community members from across the field of occupational therapy to discuss cutting-edge quality improvement projects.
Pitt Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students Awarded Certificate for Specialization in Geriatrics
Three students received a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology for their geriatric-focused coursework and fieldwork placements. The certificate provides an opportunity for students to specialize with this specific population post-graduation.
Roll into Action: The SHRS MRT Community Celebrates International Wheelchair Day 2025
March 1 is the day to celebrate the power of mobility and the incredible contributions of wheelchair users worldwide.
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.
Meet Tim Suchomel: Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences New Sports Science Program Director
The SHRS Sports Science program welcomes its new director, Tim Suchomel, who is ready to guide the already successful program into its next chapter with his established record in student mentorship, course and curriculum development, program administration, and creative and innovative instruction strategies and learning enhancements.
University of Pittsburgh Now Offering DMSc for Physician Assistants
The University of Pittsburgh’s established doctoral program for practicing physician assistants/associates is now the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)!
Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Mike Wiles
Mike Wiles is the associate director of Academic Affairs and visiting professor for the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic who has spent his career working in higher education and in chiropractic care.
Counseling or Social Work? Pitt has both, which is right for you?
Trying to decide between Counseling or Social Work at Pitt? Both programs are available to students at the University of Pittsburgh and offer different skills and experiences to their students.
Pitt Dietitian Nutritionist Program Granted Seven Years of Full Reaccreditation
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently granted the University of Pittsburgh Dietitian Nutritionist program with full reaccreditation for seven years!