Rehabilitation Researchers Awarded $4.6M Grant for Early Career Development Program
A team of rehabilitation scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and University of Delaware has been awarded a $4.6 million, five-year grant by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research. The award funds the ACT4Rehab (Advancing Clinical Translational science…
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Pitt OTD Students Step Into Leadership Roles
Students are seizing extraordinary opportunities and gaining real-world skills that will define the next generation of health care professionals.
Celebrating Alumni Achievement: Diana Goodman, CScD in OT
Diana Goodman (CScD ‘18) recently wrote an article for the American Occupational Therapy Association discussing how OTs can support children and their caregiver's success.
Amy Hartman Brings Sleep Science to OTs Worldwide
Pitt OT's Amy Hartman is an international scholar in sleep health with research focused on supporting sleep health for neurodivergent children and their families. She recently participated in training supporting Israeli OTs.
Pitt Advocates Help in Recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month
June has been recognized as Aphasia Awareness Month by the cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, and advocates are working to have it recognized at the state and federal levels.
A Legacy of Excellence: Pitt OT Earns Five More Years as a GSA Program of Merit
The Program of Merit is a voluntary accreditation process through which universities demonstrate excellence and quality in gerontology coursework.
Mentor and Mentee: An Overview of the MSHI Mentorship Program
The Pitt Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program is committed to cultivating well-rounded professionals. Integrating esteemed alumni into the mentorship program helps foster a connection between the past and the future of health informatics (HI)! The program enhances the Pitt MSHI learning experience by pairing together alumni and…
SHRS Co-Hosts 22nd Annual UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
The 22nd annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day on Wednesday, June 3 was co-sponsored by Pitt SoM, SHRS and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute.
2026 Spring Dean’s List
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is proud to recognize our 417 undergraduate students who made the Dean’s List in spring term 2026!
How Baby Elephants Are Enhancing Health Care in Mozambique
Faculty from the Pitt Emergency Medicine program and Health Sciences traveled to Mozambique to teach an Emergency Medical Responder course to Gorongosa National Park team members.