2025 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling
Congratulations to the five Counseling students who received this scholarship award that supports and encourages graduate-level training and clinical excellence in rehabilitation counseling.
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – Current Technology Influencing Pitt’s Physician Assistant Curriculum Today
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.
Sports Medicine and Nutrition Provides Mentorship to Girls Advancing in STEM
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.
University of Pittsburgh Researchers Partner to Develop Robotic Assistance for People Living with ALS
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.
2024 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling
The 2024 awardees for the Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling are Grace Dakwar and Lily Bistline.
Addressing JEDI in Occupational Therapy
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.
New Weeklong Physician Assistant Scholarship Aims to Raise Awareness of Profession to Underrepresented Students
Join us for an all-expense paid opportunity for students at any Pitt campus to better understand the PA profession!
Pitt Occupational Therapy Programs: Which is right for me? The Complete Overview
Are you looking for an impactful career in Occupational Therapy? Explore the Department of Occupational Therapy's program offerings to determine which is path is right for you.
Our Researchers are Using Health Informatics Technologies to Improve Patient Care
Yanshan Wang, assistant professor and vice chair for Research in the Department of Health Information Management shares how Health Informatics has impacted patients.