A Career Guide to your Future in Health Informatics
Health informatics (HI) applies big data to health care challenges, utilizing data analytics to drive significant advances in medical delivery and outcomes. Learn about the exciting careers in health information management!
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.
Coffee, Community and Capability: How Occupational Therapy Fuels Brother Andre’s Café
Bridgette (Loiselle) Pepmeyer (MOT ‘12) is the cafe's staff occupational therapist and director of communications, using her Pitt OT skills to improve the lives of staff and build a sense of community.
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…
How Melanie Blassingame Charted Her Own Inspiring Path to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Blassingame was recently selected to share her story at a virtual story telling event, “The Turning Point,” during the SHRS Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – Current Technology Influencing Pitt’s Physician Assistant Curriculum Today
POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) technology began in the emergency medicine profession in 2001, and its importance in health care has grown ever since, especially as a regular diagnostic tool for physician assistants.
Finding Home and Purpose: My Journey Through Pitt OT
Amanda Gorsky (OTD '25) reflects on her journey through the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program upon her graduation this year.
How to Become a Chiropractor in 6 Steps
Interested in a chiropractic career 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!
Remembering Judy Dodd: Legendary Pioneer in Pitt Nutrition and Passionate Mentor
SHRS reflects on the passing of influential faculty member and nutrition professional, Judy Dodd
SHRS Faculty Lead Pitt Students in Special Olympics Event
Students across Pitt volunteered to help with Project ALL STAR, a data collection event to look at the long-term benefits of Special Olympics participation.