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The Christine McDonough Physical Therapy Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Fund

October 29, 2025 | 3 min read

The merit-based award for third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students memorializes the professional life and legacy of former Assistant Professor Christine McDonough, who passed away in December 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

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Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: The Benefits of Physical Therapy 

October 10, 2025 | 3 min read

Celebrate Physical Therapy Month by learning about the importance of physical therapy!

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Advancing Occupational Therapy Education Through Clinical Simulation at Pitt

September 19, 2025 | 3 min read

The simulation provides students with realistic, interactive experiences that mirror the complexities of real-world clinical practice within a safe, structured environment.

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Pitt OT Faculty and PhD Students Celebrate a Semester of Research Excellence

September 19, 2025 | 3 min read

Pitt Occupational Therapy appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals, reflecting the department's ongoing commitment to advancing the field.

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2025 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling

August 25, 2025 | 4 min read

Congratulations to the five Counseling students who received this scholarship award that supports and encourages graduate-level training and clinical excellence in rehabilitation counseling. 

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Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – Current Technology Influencing Pitt’s Physician Assistant Curriculum Today

June 12, 2025 | 5 min read

POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) technology began in the emergency medicine profession in 2001, and its importance in health care has grown ever since, especially as a regular diagnostic tool for physician assistants.

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Sports Medicine and Nutrition Provides Mentorship to Girls Advancing in STEM 

December 18, 2024 | 4 min read

Faculty joined forces with Department of Athletics staff to bring the world of Pitt sports medicine to participants of the Girls Advancing in STEM conference, a three-day event that brought together high school girls from across the U.S. to meet with STEM role models and professionals. 

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University of Pittsburgh Researchers Partner to Develop Robotic Assistance for People Living with ALS

December 16, 2024 | 3 min read

The Accessible SmartTech Research Group has teamed up with Hello Robot, a leading innovator in robots that assist people, and the ALS Association to advance the development of Stretch: a user-friendly robot with the potential to enhance quality of life.

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2024 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling

November 26, 2024 | 4 min read

The 2024 awardees for the Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling are Grace Dakwar and Lily Bistline.

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Addressing JEDI in Occupational Therapy

March 1, 2024 | 2 min read

The Pitt OT Occupational Justice Discussion program was designed to create a more inclusive learning and work environment and a department-wide culture that not only understands that justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) are essential but creates connection and real belonging.