2025 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling
Congratulations to the five Counseling students who received this scholarship award that supports and encourages graduate-level training and clinical excellence in rehabilitation counseling.
A Passion for Emergency Medicine and a Drive to Help Others
When Emma Thomas (EM '25) discovered the Pitt Emergency Medicine program, she found a passion that is setting her path for a successful career in medicine and helping others.
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.
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.
2025 Spring Dean’s List
These students completed 12+ credits and achieved a GPA of 3.500 or higher for the term and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000. Approximately 81% of our undergraduates were on the Dean’s List!
How Cassie Klocek is utilizing her Health Informatics experience on her journey to PA School
Cassie Klocek (BSHI '25) is utilizing her skills from the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics program to become a physician assistant.
Pitt Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students Spearhead Interprofessional Service-Learning Trip to Belize
Two Pitt Doctor of Occupational Therapy students took the initiative to start an annual service-learning trip to Belize, a country where there are no occupational therapists.
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.
2024 Fall Dean’s List
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is proud to recognize our 428 undergraduate students who made the Dean’s List in fall term 2024! These students completed 12+ credits and achieved a GPA of 3.500 or higher for the term and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000. Approximately 80%…