After graduating from Pitt and making a successful PT career, Myer now serves as executive director of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance in New York, where he combines his physical therapy expertise with his passion for adaptive outdoor sports.
A 1982 graduate of Pitt’s Physical Therapy program, Galantino's remarkable career began with a spirit of inquiry and service during her undergraduate years at Pitt.
Her professional excellence has been widely recognized. She is a Fulbright Scholar and recipient of numerous honors in addition to the recent Joan Mills Award, including the APTA Humanitarian Award, the Pennsylvania Chapter Humanitarian Award, and the APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Academic Impact in Geriatrics Award.
The study will address concerns related to safety and health benefits for paramedics, firefighters, nurses and other health care workers.
She not only gained confidence and experience being a sports and conditioning coach, but also in presenting research, which earned her the top award at the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference in July.
Mia Huber shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.
Several recent projects have continued to evolve and grow well past the students’ graduation—shaping clinical practice, community engagement and quality improvement initiatives.
The four-year NIH R01 grant will examine using artificial intelligence to enhance rehabilitation therapy care for stroke survivors.
Jones coordinates services and student training within community health centers, making Pitt one of the only DC programs to offer this experience.
The simulation provides students with realistic, interactive experiences that mirror the complexities of real-world clinical practice within a safe, structured environment.