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Program Feature

Pitt DPT Students Build Community Strength, One Rep at a Time

August 28, 2026 | 5 min read

Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy students are working with the Homewood Community Engagement Center to assist neighbors across the lifespan.

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SHRS Feature

Pitt AI Summer School Offers Meaningful Education and Connections

August 25, 2026 | 7 min read

Pitt's fourth annual AI Summer School invited high school students in grades 11 and 12 to gain in-depth knowledge about AI and health care.

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PodcastResearch Feature

How Pitt Physical Therapy Benefits from a World Class Data Center

August 24, 2026 | 5 min read

The SHRS Data Center provides state of the art data management and analysis services to the six Pitt Health Sciences schools, including the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS).

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Professor and Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics Program Director Dilhari DeAlmeida

August 18, 2026 | 6 min read

Learn more about Dilhari DeAlmeida, professor and director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics program.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Student Perspectives: Their First Year in the Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic Program

August 17, 2026 | 6 min read

Our students have gained new and informative experiences that they want prospective DC students to know about.

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Research Feature

Demystifying How Patients Experience Low Back Pain

August 11, 2026 | 7 min read

Faculty and researchers across SHRS, the School of Medicine and the Swanson School of Engineering collaborate on low back pain research.

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Alumni FeatureFACETS

There’s No Limit to the Possibilities for PA Doctoral Graduates

August 7, 2026 | 6 min read

The job of a physician assistant/associate (PA) is demanding and fast-paced but at the same time, extremely satisfying. It is also a launching pad for even greater career advancement. 

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Student Feature

The DPT-PhD in Bioengineering Student Experience: Anna Bailes 

August 5, 2026 | 6 min read

Anna Bailes, an alumna from the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy–PhD in Bioengineering program shares her experience.

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Student Feature

The DPT-PhD in Bioengineering Student Experience: Rachel McLoughlin

August 5, 2026 | 6 min read

Rachel McLoughlin (BS ‘23, DPT ‘25), a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy-–PhD in Bioengineering program shares her experience.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Health Informatics Assistant Professor Andi Saptono

August 3, 2026 | 9 min read

Learn more about Andi Saptono, assistant professor in the Department of Health Information Management at Pitt.

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