Personal Challenges Lead to Professional Successes for Audiology Alumna
Suzanne Yoder (MA ’02, AuD ’04) has lived with severe hearing loss since childhood. Her personal journey—from using different hearing aids, learning to lip-read, asking people to repeat themselves, searching for coping skills and finally receiving cochlear implants in both ears—has made her a more compassionate audiologist.
Health Informatics Graduate Awarded NIH Training Fellowship to Increase Diversity in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Master of Science in Health Informatics alumnus Jordan Hilsman (MSHI ‘23) has been selected among a competitive pool of nationwide candidates for an eight-month National Institutes of Health training program called AIM-AHEAD to increase researcher diversity in artificial intelligence and machine learning
OTD Alumna is Reimagining Employ-ability
Rebekah Funk is changing clients' lives at Life'sWork of Western PA by training them in essential job skills to earn a career and independence.
Athletic Training Alumna Finds Herself at the Right Time, the Right Place and With the Right Skill Set
Pitt's Athletic Training program is one of a few in the country that requires students to earn their EMT certification prior to admission, helping to prepare students with the skills to save a life.
SHRS’ Team Behind Team USA: Ed Strapp
Pitt alumnus Ed Strapp, an athletic trainer and paramedic, has spent almost 20 years working with elite athletes and will be supporting Team USA in Paris as a medical volunteer.
SHRS’ Team Behind Team USA: Ashley Koto
Athletic Training alumna Ashley Koto is a physical therapist and athletic trainer with USA Gymnastics who will spend two weeks in Paris with the team.
Exploring the World of Rehabilitation Technology: A Former Master’s Student Perspective
A career in rehabilitation technology combines personal experience, academic pursuit and a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Kayden Gill, a 2023 graduate of the Master of Rehabilitation Technology program, shared his journey, experiences and aspirations within this dynamic industry.
OTD Alumna is Making an Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
Learn how a degree in occupational therapy at Pitt could lead you to a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Meet Zahraa Khanafer
Zahraa Khanafer (MSOT ’23) grew up in Kuwait and practiced occupational therapy there after receiving her bachelor’s degree. Here, she shares why she chose to study abroad at Pitt OT and how transformative the program has been on her career!
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Meet Tahani Almutairi
Tahani Almutairi (MSOT ’23), who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, shares her experience as a student who graduated from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.