Stories

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Program Feature

Bringing Hands-On to Hybrid: The Same Program, Different Format

June 21, 2022 | 3 min read

Learn about the new, groundbreaking Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Option.

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Program Feature

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) – Student Career Development

June 14, 2022 | 2 min read

The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics program helps students explore their internship opportunities early on, setting them up for success in their post-degree career.

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Faculty Feature

Whitney Named First Non-Physician Recipient of Hallpike-Nylen Award

May 24, 2022 | 3 min read

At the 2022 International Bárány Society meeting in Madrid, Spain, Professor Sue Whitney received the prestigious Hallpike-Nylen Award for her lifetime achievements in vestibular clinical research.

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Program Feature Tools and Tips

Tips for Submitting a Strong Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) On-Campus or Hybrid Option Application

May 23, 2022 | 4 min read

We often receive the question: “What are some tips for completing a strong application for the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program?” With the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Services, or PTCAS, open now, we decided to share these key tips when preparing your application to our DPT program, now…

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Alumni Feature

Insider Look at the Master’s in Sports Science at Pitt with Graduate Megan Munson

May 19, 2022 | 4 min read

Megan Munson, a graduate of the Master of Science in Sports Science program, provides an inside look on her experience in the program and how it has led to her current job.

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Alumni Feature

The Journey to Medical School

May 11, 2022 | 4 min read

Shreeman Pericherla (NS '22) reflects on how his time in the Nutrition Science program led to him attending medical school.

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Student Feature

What to Expect from the Pitt DPT Hybrid Option During Immersion Week

May 10, 2022 | 3 min read

Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Option student Daniella Torres gives the lowdown on what to expect from the Pitt DPT Hybrid Immersion.

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Program Feature Student Feature

Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) Students take a Deep Dive into Wheelchair Skills

April 5, 2022 | 4 min read

Master of Rehabilitation Technology student Meghan Mulloy discusses her experience during her Deep Dive.

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Program Feature Student Feature

Leaders in the Field: HI courses teaching more than data review

April 4, 2022 | 2 min read

Learn about the range of skills students attain from the Health Informatics (BS) "Leadership" course!

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Research Feature

Communication Science and Disorders’ Will Evans Receives $3 Million Grant to Improve Aphasia Treatment

April 3, 2022 | 4 min read

Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based aphasia treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.