Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Meet Tahani Almutairi

Tahani Almutairi (MSOT ’23), who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, shares her experience as a student who graduated from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Meet Mutrik Alajmi

Mutrik Alajmi (MSOT ’22), who lives in Colorado, shares his experience as a student who graduated from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.
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Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab Receives $1 Million HUD Grant to Develop Technology-Enabled Solutions to Reduce Falls for Older Adults Living in Public Housing

The University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Lab (HHL) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop technology-enabled solutions to reduce falls and improve the safety of older adults living in public and rental housing.
Pitt Occupational Therapy Ranks First in the Nation, U.S. News Rankings Places Four SHRS Programs among Top Ten Health Schools

The 2024 Best Health Schools published by U.S. News & World Report also ranks Pitt Speech-Language Pathology at #5, Audiology at #6 and Physical Therapy at #8!
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab: Home Sweet Healthy Home

The Healthy Home Laboratory is an innovative, collaborative resource where scientists, engineers, rehabilitation experts and community partners are coming together to maximize the health and safety of a typical home environment and allow more people to age safely and independently at home.
Getting to know our current OTD students: Kara Travanti

Learn from Kara about her experiences in fieldwork and clinical settings, and the meaningful connections she made with faculty and colleagues while in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.
Addressing JEDI in Occupational Therapy

The Pitt OT Occupational Justice Discussion program was designed to create a more inclusive learning and work environment and a department-wide culture that not only understands that justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) are essential but creates connection and real belonging.
Navigating Challenging Doctor of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Situations with Positive Outcomes

Two new components have been added to the OTD fieldwork program to promote students’ understanding of the clinical working environment and ability to navigate difficult situations in fieldwork.
Gaining Research Experience in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Brice Hounshel Smith (OTD ‘24) shares her insight working in a research lab and the invaluable mentorship with Pitt OT faculty.