From Clinic to Tech: How Two Pitt OT Alumni Found Their Path in Rehabilitation Technology
These alumni credit Pitt OT with shaping their outlook on leadership and helping to propel their transition into the technology space.
How the Pitt Emergency Medicine Program Prepared Michael Reed for Leadership Opportunities
Michael Reed graduated from the Emergency Medicine program in 2011, and over 10 years later, he is still witnessing the impact of the degree on his career.
Running Towards my Doctor of Medical Science Degree – Ashley Reasey
Physician assistant Ashley Reasey writes about how her passion for trail running helped her succeed in the Pitt DMSc program.
Coffee, Community and Capability: How Occupational Therapy Fuels Brother Andre’s Café
Bridgette (Loiselle) Pepmeyer (MOT ‘12) is the cafe's staff occupational therapist and director of communications, using her Pitt OT skills to improve the lives of staff and build a sense of community.
A Dream Doctor of Physical Therapy Clinical Experience: Cole Koontz’s Journey to Working with Professional Ice Hockey
Pitt PT has a vast network of alumni connections that can set you up for the career dream you've always wanted!
Physical Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Norman L. Johnson
A man of many accomplishments, Johnson embodies the values of lifelong learning, public service and a commitment to improving lives through education, humanitarian efforts and innovation.
From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Instructor Jenee McGurgan
Jenee McGurgan graduated from the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2011 and became a full-time faculty member in the program in 2023. Read on to hear McGurgan's holistic perspective as both an alumna and an instructor.
From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Assistant Professor Caroline Passerrello
Assistant Professor and Community Coordinator Caroline Passerrello attended the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2003, then joined as a faculty member in 2013. Read on to hear about Passerrello's unique perspective as an alumna and a professor.
Pamela Toto Awarded ROC Spirit Award by University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association
Pamela Toto, director of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy program and Healthy Home Lab, was awarded the 2024 ROC Spirit Award from the Pitt Alumni Association in recognition of her outstanding enthusiasm, loyalty, pride and Pitt spirit.
Pitt Alumni Support Continued Research at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory
Barry D. Rhoads, Esquire (LAW ’80), and his wife, Jean Rhoads (PHARM ’81), have pledged $100,000 to support the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory/Warrior Human Performance Research Center (NMRL).