Getting to know our current OTD students: Kara Travanti
Learn from Kara about her experiences in fieldwork and clinical settings, and the meaningful connections she made with faculty and colleagues while in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.
Getting to Know Our Current Dietitian Nutritionist Program Students: Sarah Grace Hayward and Danielle Barsky
The Dietitian Nutritionist program offers an entry point for students who obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Didactic Program in Dietetics at another accredited institution allowing them to then obtain a Master of Science degree through Pitt’s program.
Gaining Research Experience in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Brice Hounshel Smith (OTD ‘24) shares her insight working in a research lab and the invaluable mentorship with Pitt OT faculty.
Assistive Tools in Development – Brittany Platt “Just Roll On It”
Our Master of Rehabilitation Technology student explains her project that helps people with disabilities around the home, and gives insight on how the program has provided her with the skills and knowledge to become a vital assistive technology professional
Doctor of PA Studies at Pitt – Student Perspective with Natalie Brahm
Learn how the DPAS program was the perfect fit for Natalie's busy life as a PA, teacher and mom and how the knowledge she's receiving has made her even more passionate about patient advocacy.
Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Honored with Leadership Award
At the American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania chapter conference, Carolina Marrero Rodriguez (DPT ’23) received the Student Leadership Award for her numerous contributions to both the local chapter and the national American Physical Therapy Association.
That’s a Wrap! Summarizing My Incredible DPT Clinical Education Experience at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Amanda Klein (DPT '23), a U.S. Air Force veteran, reflects on this invaluable experience and how it broadened her skillsets and influenced her career goals.
Health Informatics Students Present Paper at IEEE-EMBS International Conference
Using Artificial Intelligence to Promote Equity in Orthopedics University of Pittsburgh Health Informatics (HI) students Zoe Menezes (BSHI ‘25) and Avani Chhabra (MSHI ‘23) presented their paper “Learning Unbiased Image Segmentation: A Case Study on Plain Knee Radiographs” at the IEEE-EMBS (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers- Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society) International Conference on Biomedical…
Get to Know Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Dani Cake
Learn why this OTD student chose occupational therapy, her favorite classes and exciting opportunities at Pitt OT!
A Day in the Life of a Working Mom and DPAS Student
I chose Pitt's DPAS online program because being a mom of two young boys, wife and full-time professional, I needed a program that was flexible. Pitt's program, being 100% online and completed in one year, affords me the flexibility I need to still achieve my long-term career goals.