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%…
How Communication Science is Preparing Clara Kim for PA School
Clara Kim was researching the best path to follow to PA school and discovered the upper-division Communication Science program. Now getting ready to graduate this spring, she offers her insight into this special program and why it’s been her best preparation for the next step of her academic career!
Challenges, Choices, Confidence: The Journey of Hybrid DPT Student Elena Luna-Vazquez
Elena Luna-Vazquez (DPT '24) from Texas is a busy mom who just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Learn more about her experience in the DPT hybrid option and her journey to becoming a new leader in the profession!
How Shayaana Ubhayaratne’s Health Informatics Internship Led to a Full-Time Job Before Graduation
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics student Shayaana Ubhayaratne (BSHI '25) completed her internship with the UPMC IT Summer Associate Program.