How Shayaana Ubhayaratne Found a Sense of Place in Health Care in the Health Informatics Program
Now a senior, Shayaana Ubhayaratne (BSHI '25) has reflected on the journey that brought her to the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics program.
Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy Student Is Driving Change
Melissa Aleksak is the consummate interprofessional dedicated to improving lives. An established occupational therapist (OT) who owned her own business as a driver rehabilitation specialist in Scranton, PA, she moved to Pittsburgh in 2022 to become the director of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Adaptive Driving Program where she works…
The Pitt Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Education Experience: Carly Homler
Carly Homler (SLP ‘25) is in her second year of the Speech-Language Pathology program and shares what made her choose Pitt and what the clinical experiences have meant to her professional development.
The Pitt Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Education Experience: Meredith Gould
Meredith Gould (SLP ‘25) is beginning her second year as a master’s student in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program. Here she shares how the program customizes the clinical education for each student and how the Pitt experience is preparing her to better care for her patients as a professional.
Beyond the Home: Collaboration between Pitt Programs Brings Forth a Dementia and Sensory-Friendly Garden Event
In late April, Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab (HHL) held a highly successful garden event that showcased the collaborative efforts of an interprofessional team dedicated to educating the community about gardening and dexterity.
First-Year Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students Share Their Experience
As the past academic year came to an end, we asked first-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy students about their experiences. Learn more about what they had to say about the program!
The Pitt Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Education Experience: Briana Patterson
Briana Patterson (SLP ‘25) is in her second year of the #5 Speech-Language Pathology program in the nation and shares what her experience has been like so far!
Passion for Orthotics and Prosthetics Leads to National Scholarship
Caitlin Bowman Martwinski (MSPO '24) became one of only 10 students in the country to receive a prestigious $10,000 award.
Sports Science Intern Arrives Ahead of the Competition
Recent Master of Sports Science alumna, Tatianna Rivas, completed her year-long internship with the Pitt women's volleyball team on their way to the NCAA Final Four! Rivas talks about working with the powerhouse women's team and how she was able to merge her love of volleyball with the Pitt Sports…
The Prosthetics and Orthotics Internship Experience – Caitlin Bowman
New Pitt P&O alumna, Caitlin Bowman, shares her final clinical internship experience at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Orthotics and Prosthetics Department where she gained a variety of skills that will carry over into her new two-year residency and future career!