Catherine Palmer Named Chair of Pitt SHRS’ Communication Science and Disorders Dept.; Set to Launch New Policy Center
Palmer joined the University in 1990 and expanded her role as director of Audiology at UPMC in 1998. Since then, she has been a critical contributor to tremendous growth in both the CSD Department at Pitt and the Audiology service line at UPMC.
Researchers in Pitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will help lead a $5 million training grant on learning health systems research to improve disability and chronic condition care
Professor Janet Freburger, Assistant Professor Christine McDonough and Professor Elizabeth Skidmore alongside other faculty outside SHRS have been awarded a $5 million training grants to create the Learning Health Systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) center.
Pitt Athletic Training Program Honors John Panos as Inaugural Preceptor of the Year
Congratulations to Clinical Instructor John Panos for receiving the inaugural Preceptor of the Year award.
My Journey as a Pitt PA Assistant Professor and DPAS Student
Assistant Professor Julie Dubis shares her unique experience of being a student in the Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies program and a professor in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies residential program.
David C. Beck Awarded with PSPA 2023 Physician Assistant of the Year
Learn more about how David Beck discovered his calling as a PA and has become "a topnotch advocate for Pennsylvania PAs through and through!"
Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter
Program Director and Professor Mark DeRuiter gives his advice on including letters of recommendation in applications to the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.
Pitt Physical Therapy Researcher Allyn Bove is Dedicated to Addressing Health Inequities
After returning to Pittsburgh and working in a private practice that offered frequent pro bono physical therapy services to uninsured patients, she became passionate about the topic and decided to pursue a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). The program combined her interests…
Introducing the Future: The New HexAI Research Lab
Although Artificial Intelligence has evolved over the past 70 years and has been embraced by some members of the health care community, the HexAI Research Laboratory in the Department of Health Information Management stands alone.
Transforming the Future of Education: A 360-Degree View of the DPT Hybrid Program
Get an in-depth look at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Immersion Experience, told from faculty and students who attended.
Gauvin Named SHRS Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
“Nancy has the expertise to address the challenges we face in recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students of diverse backgrounds. She also has the academic, clinical and research knowledge to drive change and create actionable plans to foster more equitable and inclusive learning and working environments spanning from the…