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Academic Outreach and Advising within the Dean’s Office is focused on building strategic partnerships across the University to enhance the visibility of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) as an academic destination for undergraduate students at Pitt. This area is also dedicated to enriching the student experience at SHRS by optimizing academic advising and supporting student success by offering a range of resources designed to elevate the academic experience for all learners.

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Academic Partnerships within the Dean’s Office is focused on developing key relationships with internal and external organizations to increase access to or enhance SHRS programs and expertise in health care education and training.

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The Admissions team within the Office of Student Affairs is instrumental in coordinating the admissions process for undergraduate and graduate programs within SHRS. The team helps with application data and administration, admissions provisions, international admissions, pre-requisite evaluations, evaluation of transfer course credits and sending decision letters.

The Office of Admissions can be contacted at: admissions@shrs.pitt.edu

Mailing Address (For Official Transcripts):

School of Health and Rehab Sciences
4044 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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The Business and Finance team is housed within the SHRS Dean’s Office. The team is responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term planning of the school’s finance and business operations. This includes support for:

• Financial modeling and reporting
• Budget preparation and management
• Program proposals and pro formas
• HR personnel and management to include recruitment, hiring, payroll, promotions, performance management and staff development
• Facilities, security, parking
• Clinical contracts managements
• Information technology

The Business and Finance team collaborates closely with all Office of the Dean areas as well as each of our departments.

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The Center for Academic Advising and Student Success in Student Affairs is intended to empower students through guidance, advisement, mentorship and collaboration to become engaged and responsible members of their professions, their communities and society.

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The Center for Interprofessional Studies’ mission is to design, facilitate, support and evaluate SHRS interprofessional education that translates into improved individual and population health outcomes. The office’s vision is that all SHRS students and alumni are prepared to collaborate across professions to improve population and individual health outcomes through high quality team-based care.

Learn more about the center and view available training courses.

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The Clinical Partnerships team connects adjunct faculty members to provide clinical education experiences and assist in didactic education for SHRS students.

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This office focuses on increasing and reinforcing our school’s already high level of commercial translation by working closely with investigators and external partners to support licensing and funding opportunities to complement our efforts in research and innovation.

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The SHRS Dean’s Office oversees all logistical and operational aspects of the school. The Dean’s Office includes the dean and administrative staff as well as all associate and assistant deans and staff in the following areas:

• Business and Finance
• Research
• Student Affairs
• Digital and Continuing Education
• Marketing, Communications, Recruitment and Enrollment
• Community Engagement and the Brave Space
• SHRS Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement

See separate listings for team members in the above roles and areas.

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The Office of Digital and Continuing Education (ODCE) supports the design, delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality online, hybrid and continuing education programs. ODCE is dedicated to creating flexible, engaging and professionally relevant learning experiences for students, working professionals, alumni and community partners. ODCE provides comprehensive services across both credit-bearing and non-credit programs, with a focus on instructional excellence, learner support, and workforce readiness. Through collaborative partnerships with faculty, departments, and external organizations, ODCE ensures that all programming aligns with academic standards, industry needs and the evolving landscape of health care education. Core areas of focus include:

• Instructional Design and Technology Innovation
• Continuing Engagement and Professional Development
• Learner Engagement and Quality Assurance
• Faculty Support and Development
• Operational and Technical management

Through its work, the Office of Digital and Continuing Education ensures that SHRS offers forward-thinking, inclusive and impactful learning opportunities that prepare learners for success in academic and professional settings.

Contact the Office of Digital and Continuing Education: shrsool1@pitt.edu

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Faculty Affairs and Development supports the growth and professional development of faculty throughout their career by providing oversight for mentoring, career development, faculty appointments, promotion and tenure.

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The Graduate Studies team provides resources to help our graduate and professional students succeed and engage in SHRS and University communities.

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The Human Resources team manages functions related to employment, orientation, the training of personnel, compensation and overall company culture.

 

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The Office of Innovation aims to accelerate the development of key technologies and inventions to advance innovation in rehabilitation science through SHRS’ many disciplines.

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The Office of Marketing, Communications, Recruitment and Enrollment (MCRE) supports the promotion, branding and messaging of the school including website development, digital marketing strategies and prospective student outreach, enrollment activities and recruitment.

Contact Information

Office of Marketing, Communications, Recruitment and Enrollment
4033 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-383-6556
enroll@shrs.pitt.edu

Media Relations Contact, UPMC

Liz Reid
Manager, Media Relations
UPMC and University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences
Cell: 412-514-7866
reide4@upmc.edu

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The SHRS Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) team cultivates relationships with contributors, alumni and other constituents on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, generating support for teaching, research and care.

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The Registrar team within the Office of Student Affairs is responsible for providing letters of verification of enrollment, graduation, good standing, etc. They also manage the graduation of students and coordinate SHRS Recognition Day ceremonies.

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The SHRS Research team is responsible for oversight of the school’s research capacity building, funding and operations. This includes support for:

• School-wide research infrastructure, including the SHRS Data Center and the SHRS Rehabilitation Data Mart (ReDWINE)
• Research collaborations within and outside SHRS
• Pre-award administration tasks, such as proposal development and submission, progress reporting and budget development
• Post-award administration, including accounting, effort certification, prior approval requests and award closeout
• Resources and consultation related to investigator development, laboratory operations and research program enhancement

SHRS Research uses a team approach that supports cross-training, professional development and mentoring among members within the team.

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The SHRS Data Center’s (SHRS-DC) mission is to inform clinical practice and research within the rehabilitation sciences through high quality data management and statistical services. The SHRS-DC operates as a team, providing expertise in all phases of research, thus ensuring efficient use of resources. The SHRS-DC is committed to quality assurance and research integrity. With extensive experience, the SHRS-DC is able to provide research faculty with experts in data management, data entry and programming of web based applications and statistical analyses. The SHRS-DC is comprised of two primary units: Data Management and Biostatistics.

• Data Management - The data management unit is responsible for designing data flow, data elements, data entry and verification procedures based on study protocols. Our team includes a systems analyst and data managers who have expertise in building electronic data capture systems and using reporting tools such as SQL and Tableau. The data management team also designs and implements data quality monitoring, queries, and reports for studies with primary data collection. For randomized controlled trials, the data management unit works with the biostatistics unit to create Steering Committee and Data Safety and Monitoring Board reports, clinicaltrials.gov reports, and data-sharing obligations.
• Biostatistics - The biostatistical unit supports all phases of research, including grant development, study design, sample size estimation, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. Our team includes Doctoral-level faculty and Master’s-level biostatisticians with expertise in pragmatic trial design (multisite randomized clinical trials, cluster randomized trials, stepped-wedge designs, observational studies, health services research, and psychometrics), longitudinal data analyses, multilevel modeling, repeated-events or time-to-event modeling, structural equation modeling, dyadic analyses, multivariate analyses, and programming using SAS, R, and more. The biostatistical unit provides mentorship for junior investigators, post-doctoral scholars, and doctoral students.

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The SHRS Data Center’s mission is to inform clinical practice and research within the rehabilitation sciences through high quality data management and statistical services. The SHRS-DC operates as a team, providing expertise in all phases of research, thus ensuring efficient use of resources. The SHRS-DC is committed to quality assurance and research integrity. With extensive experience, the SHRS-DC is able to provide research faculty with experts in data management, data entry, programming of web based applications and statistical analyses.

Collaboration Requests

• Student/Post-Doc Statistical Consultation Request (non-Grant)
• Student/Post-Doc Grant Consultation Request
• Faculty Grant Proposal Request
• Faculty Statistical Consultation Request
• Existing Project (Change/Add) Request

Research

The SHRS Data Center team provides data management and biostatistical support for a multitude of research projects, including but not limited to: multisite clinical trials, observational studies and measurement/instrumentation projects. The director and co-director (Charity Patterson and Lauren Terhorst) are the primary points of contact for Principal Investigators seeking data management and statistical analysis support. They are responsible for:

• Ensuring high standards for research data quality and analysis on every project.
• Acting as a liaison between the PIs and the SHRS DC team.
• Assisting PIs with budget planning to ensure sufficient budget for data needs.
• Ensuring that data analysis and management are completed efficiently, timely and within budget.

Publications

• Charity G. Patterson PhD, MSPH
  • All Publications
• Lauren Terhorst PhD
  • All Publications
  • Terhorst, L., Holm, M.B., Toto, P.E., & Rogers, J.C. (2016). Performance-based impairment measures as predictors of early-stage activity limitations in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Aging and Health, 29, 880-892, doi: 10.1177/0898264316648113. PMID: 27166414.
  • Terhorst, L., Juengst, S., Beck, K., & Shiffman, S. (2018). People can change: Measuring individual variability in rehabilitation science. Rehabilitation Psychology,63 (3), 468-473, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rep0000214. PMID: 30024206.
  • Juengst, S., Grattan, E., Wright, B., & Terhorst, L. (2021). Rasch analysis of the Behavioral Assessment Screening Tool (BAST) in chronic traumatic brain injury. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Mental Health, 8, 231-246, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-021-00218-8.
  • Caldwell, A., Terhorst, L., Krall, J.S., Thum, D., Uman, H., Dodd, J., Haus, E., & Bendixen, R. (2022). Partnering for prevention in under-resourced communities: A randomized pilot study. Nutrition Journal, 21(72), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-022-00824-7
  • Ferguson, R., Manculich, J., Chang, H., Sareen, N., Snitz, B., Terhorst, L., Bovberg, D., & Duensing. A. (2022). Self-reported cognitive impairments and quality of life in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor: Results of a multinational survey. Cancer, https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34469.
• Clair Smith
  • Bove, A., Porter, J., Sayeed, A., Smith, C., & Klatt, B. (In Press). The Role of Socioeconomic Status, Race, and Gender in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice.

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The SHRS Office of Student Affairs provides support to applicants, students and SHRS departments. Student Affairs is a collection of offices and support units including the:

• Center for Academic Advising and Student Success
• Office of Admissions
• Office of the Registrar

The Student Affairs team offers student engagement and success programming and is responsible for SHRS graduation ceremonies.

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Technology Support Services is the point of contact for information technology solutions at SHRS. They provide support for students, faculty and staff in the areas of academic computing, administrative systems, development services and support solutions.

The Health Sciences IT can be contacted at hshelp@pitt.edu.

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Undergraduate Studies works collaboratively with members of the Dean’s Office and undergraduate and accelerated program faculty to create the best possible learning experience for students and to prepare them for graduate professional programs and successful careers as health care providers.

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