Stories

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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.

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Program Feature

Addressing the Challenges of Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy

March 18, 2022 | 6 min read

The benefits of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy cannot be overstated. Over 90% of OTs agree that EBP is "necessary to practice," and "helps in decision making." The Pitt CScD in OT online program is at the forefront of addressing these needs.

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Program Feature Student Feature

Diving into Health Information and the Health Care System

March 15, 2022 | 4 min read

Supporting students is at the core of the Health Informatics (BS) program. No matter your previous IT knowledge, the BSHI program will give you the skills you need to thrive in a health care career.

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Program Feature Student Feature

Course in Review: Foundations of Health Informatics

March 15, 2022 | 3 min read

Take the first step towards the world of health care analytics! The perfect course for undergraduate students to dip a toe into the Health Informatics (BS) program.