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Alumni Feature

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) Alumni Perspective with Sarah Fischer

March 7, 2023 | 5 min read

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling graduate Sarah Fischer shares how her degree prepared her for her extensive career in counseling.

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Alumni FeatureProgram Feature

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Online MRT Program!

March 2, 2023 | 4 min read

These are the top reasons why MRT at Pitt could be for you and the way to launch your next bold move into the world of rehabilitation technology!

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Program Feature

A Post-Professional DMSc Internship Creates Meaningful Change

February 24, 2023 | 3 min read

Hear from Program Director and Associate Professor Mary Allias about the ins and outs of the internship process and opportunities for Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies students.

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Program Feature

Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!

February 23, 2023 | 4 min read

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science program is a blend of cognitive, anatomical, neurological, physiological and language sciences.

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Program Feature

Health Informatics Careers are Taking Off

February 21, 2023 | 3 min read

Health Informatics professionals are essential for managing and analyzing health care data, driving breakthroughs in disease prevention, treatment and the discovery of potential cures.

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Student Feature

The Best of Both Worlds: Achieving Career Goals in Rehabilitation Technology While Working Full Time

February 15, 2023 | 4 min read

Master of Rehabilitation Technology student Brittany Platt shares how she balances being a graduate student and working a full-time job.

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Program Feature

Which Pitt Nutrition Program is Right for You?

February 8, 2023 | 5 min read

SHRS offers two separate degree programs in nutrition that attract students with different career goals. Let’s dive in to learn more about their differences and find out which one is right for you!

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Program Feature

Diverse International Students Bring New Perspectives to Pitt OT

February 6, 2023 | 2 min read

Pitt OT openly welcomes many internationally-trained occupational therapists to our Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy program. The program attracts students from across the world who reside in countries where the entry-level requirement to become an occupational therapist is a bachelor’s degree.   Our MS in OT program offers three plans…

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Student Feature

The Journey of a DPAS Student Working in Rural Pennsylvania

February 3, 2023 | 4 min read

Heather Snyder shares why she chose the Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies program as a practicing physician assistant working in rural Pennsylvania.

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Program Feature

Home is Where the Heart and DPT Hybrid Is

January 31, 2023 | 5 min read

When it comes to why students choose the Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid program over the residential offering, many common themes emerge. Learn about the top reasons our students have made the decision to go hybrid.