Pitt Advocates Help in Recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month
June has been recognized as Aphasia Awareness Month by the cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, and advocates are working to have it recognized at the state and federal levels.
Mentor and Mentee: An Overview of the MSHI Mentorship Program
The Pitt Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program is committed to cultivating well-rounded professionals. Integrating esteemed alumni into the mentorship program helps foster a connection between the past and the future of health informatics (HI)! The program enhances the Pitt MSHI learning experience by pairing together alumni and…
SHRS Co-Hosts 22nd Annual UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day
The 22nd annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day on Wednesday, June 3 was co-sponsored by Pitt SoM, SHRS and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute.
2026 Spring Dean’s List
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is proud to recognize our 417 undergraduate students who made the Dean’s List in spring term 2026!
How Baby Elephants Are Enhancing Health Care in Mozambique
Faculty from the Pitt Emergency Medicine program and Health Sciences traveled to Mozambique to teach an Emergency Medical Responder course to Gorongosa National Park team members.
Eyes on the Future. Roots in the Past. From Emergency Medicine to the City of Pittsburgh Chief of Police.
A 2001 graduate of the Pitt Emergency Medicine program, Jason Lando worked as a Pittsburgh police officer, then police chief in Frederick, MD, and is now the new chief of police for the City of Pittsburgh.
Leading by Example. Mentee Turns Mentor as the New City of Pittsburgh Director of Public Safety
Sheldon Williams, assistant professor of the Pitt Emergency Medicine program, is the new director of public safety for the City of Pittsburgh.
How the Rehabilitation Science Program is Preparing Me for Physical Therapy School
Katie Brown (BS '27) is a student within the Pitt Rehabilitation Science program who plans to attend physical therapy school upon graduation.
Interprofessional Clinical Skills Fair Brings Together Health Sciences Students
The Pitt Health Sciences Center for Interprofessional Education hosted the first Clinical Skills Fair where students from programs across the six health sciences schools and the Pitt School of Social Work demonstrated skills unique to their fields.
Cara Lekovitch Named to AOTA Roster of Fellows
Assistant Professor Cara Lekovitch was named to the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows.