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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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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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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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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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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.

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Internship with Pitt Soccer Scores Big for Sports Science Students

March 14, 2022 | 3 min read

Master of Science in Sports Science student Kevin Madigan applies skills learned in the classroom to his immersive internship with the Pitt women's soccer team.

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Pitt Sports Science Offers Hands-on Experience

March 14, 2022 | 2 min read

Caroline Pellegrini discusses how her hands-on experience in the Master of Science in Sports Science program assisted her professional development.

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Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) – Behind the Program

March 2, 2022 | 3 min read

The University of Pittsburgh developed the Doctor of PA Studies program (now the Doctor of Medical Science) based on one main consideration: Practice-based learning and analysis by PAs advances the quality and value of the care we provide.

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Top Reasons to Pursue your Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) at Pitt

February 22, 2022 | 3 min read

There are many choices of graduate professional programs, and the overlap among these choices can be confusing. Here are some factors that set Pitt's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program apart