Administrative Elective Course Reflections
Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) students share how the Administrative Elective Course has shaped their development as health care leaders.
Communication Science: More than just a steppingstone to Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
While a necessary path to graduate programs like Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 25% of Communication Science (BS) students do not apply for graduate programs. This flexible, communication-focused degree sets students up for success in a variety of settings.
How a Degree in Emergency Medicine Could be your ticket to Physician Assistant School
Grace Van Thuyne (EM '22) details how the Emergency Medicine (BS) program, from the unique curriculum to the extensive clinical experience, prepared her for her future career as a physician assistant.
The Journey of a Doctoral PA Student in Academia
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) student Jason Thomas reflects on what brought him to this post-professional program, the impact of his capstone project, and the lasting benefits of this degree.
Top 5 Reasons to be a Nutrition Science Major!
Program Director and Assistant Professor Lori Cherok shares the top 5 reasons to be a nutrition science major at Pitt!
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.
Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Researcher Honored with International Award
Department of Physical Therapy Professor Michael Schneider was awarded the Sheikh Zayed International Award for Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for his academic expertise in chiropractic research and education.
Take a closer look at our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid Immersion…
An important component of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid offering is the integration of immersive laboratory sessions within each of the first five terms of the program. During the lab “immersions” students are required to travel to Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus twice per…
SHRS connection results in life-saving gift
University of Pittsburgh alumni and students share a special bond. Those in the same academic program are connected in an even closer circle. But Florida resident, former SHRS Instructor and Physician Assistant Guy Guimond (BS ’01, MS ’05 and ’13) and Madelyn Czekalski (BS ’20), current student in the Physician…
NIH awards SHRS with diversity supplements, fueling innovative research
In keeping with its mission to remain a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded several diversity supplements to SHRS researchers. The supplements will support highly talented high school, undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds as they gain experience under the…