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Student Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Mia Huber 

September 24, 2025 | 7 min read

Mia Huber shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.

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Program Feature

Beyond Graduation: Pitt Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects Create Ongoing Impact

September 23, 2025 | 3 min read

Several recent projects have continued to evolve and grow well past the students’ graduation—shaping clinical practice, community engagement and quality improvement initiatives.

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Research Feature

Yanshan Wang Leads Research Award on Artificial Intelligence and Stroke Patient Rehabilitation

September 22, 2025 | 5 min read

The four-year NIH R01 grant will examine using artificial intelligence to enhance rehabilitation therapy care for stroke survivors.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the FacultyProgram Feature

Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Jeff Jones

September 19, 2025 | 6 min read

Jones coordinates services and student training within community health centers, making Pitt one of the only DC programs to offer this experience.

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Department Feature

Advancing Occupational Therapy Education Through Clinical Simulation at Pitt

September 19, 2025 | 3 min read

The simulation provides students with realistic, interactive experiences that mirror the complexities of real-world clinical practice within a safe, structured environment.

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Alumni Feature

From Clinic to Tech: How Two Pitt OT Alumni Found Their Path in Rehabilitation Technology

September 19, 2025 | 5 min read

These alumni credit Pitt OT with shaping their outlook on leadership and helping to propel their transition into the technology space.

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Department Feature

Pitt OT Faculty and PhD Students Celebrate a Semester of Research Excellence

September 19, 2025 | 3 min read

Pitt Occupational Therapy appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals, reflecting the department's ongoing commitment to advancing the field.

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Student Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Nick Sage 

September 15, 2025 | 6 min read

Nick Sage shares his experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program after completing two degrees at SHRS.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Welcome to Pitt, Future Doctors of Chiropractic!

September 10, 2025 | 5 min read

The recap of all the activities our first Doctor of Chiropractic students participated in at their first weeks at Pitt!

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Q+AStudent Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Nicole Chiu 

September 8, 2025 | 5 min read

Nicole Chiu shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.