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From Clinician to Faculty: How Pitt OT’s Clinical Science Doctorate Helped Launch a Career in Academia

November 17, 2025 | 4 min read

After more than 20 years as an occupational therapy clinician working across school-based settings, Amanda Noble knew she wanted to take the next step into academia. Her journey to become as assistant professor started with Pitt OT’s Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy program.

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Program Feature

Hear From the Director: What Makes the Pitt Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Stand Out 

October 30, 2025 | 5 min read

Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Director Julie Faieta shares what makes the program stand out.

Department FeatureProgram Feature

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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Program Feature

Pitt Master of Science in Health Informatics Receives New Accreditation

October 16, 2025 | 5 min read

The recognition by CAHIIM establishes Pitt Health Informatics as one of the leading graduate programs in the country for learning data-driven health care solutions to improve patient care.

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Program Feature

Beyond Graduation: Pitt Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects Create Ongoing Impact

September 23, 2025 | 3 min read

Several recent projects have continued to evolve and grow well past the students’ graduation—shaping clinical practice, community engagement and quality improvement initiatives.

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Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Jeff Jones

September 19, 2025 | 6 min read

Jones coordinates services and student training within community health centers, making Pitt one of the only DC programs to offer this experience.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Welcome to Pitt, Future Doctors of Chiropractic!

September 10, 2025 | 5 min read

The recap of all the activities our first Doctor of Chiropractic students participated in at their first weeks at Pitt!

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Program Feature

Pitt Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) is the First in Country to Receive Accreditation

September 5, 2025 | 4 min read

The designation by the CAHIIM makes Pitt the first undergraduate health informatics program in the U.S. to be accredited.

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Program Feature

The Dietitian Nutritionist Team That Fuels Pitt Student-Athletes 

September 3, 2025 | 6 min read

In 2016, an important collaboration was built between the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) program and Pitt Athletics, fostering a meaningful partnership for DN students and student-athletes alike. 

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Program Feature

How to Become a Sport Scientist in 6 Steps 

August 14, 2025 | 6 min read

Interested in a career in sports science but don't know where to start or even if it's a right fit for you? Read on to learn more about the profession and how Pitt can make your dream a reality!