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Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!

February 23, 2023 | 4 min read

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science program is a blend of cognitive, anatomical, neurological, physiological and language sciences.

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Health Informatics Careers are Taking Off

February 21, 2023 | 3 min read

Health Informatics professionals are essential for managing and analyzing health care data, driving breakthroughs in disease prevention, treatment and the discovery of potential cures.

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Which Pitt Nutrition Program is Right for You?

February 8, 2023 | 5 min read

SHRS offers two separate degree programs in nutrition that attract students with different career goals. Let’s dive in to learn more about their differences and find out which one is right for you!

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Diverse International Students Bring New Perspectives to Pitt OT

February 6, 2023 | 2 min read

Pitt OT openly welcomes many internationally-trained occupational therapists to our Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy program. The program attracts students from across the world who reside in countries where the entry-level requirement to become an occupational therapist is a bachelor’s degree. Our MS in OT program offers three plans…

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Home is Where the Heart and DPT Hybrid Is

January 31, 2023 | 5 min read

When it comes to why students choose the Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid program over the residential offering, many common themes emerge. Learn about the top reasons our students have made the decision to go hybrid.

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Administrative Elective Course Reflections

January 27, 2023 | 4 min read

Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) students share how the Administrative Elective Course has shaped their development as health care leaders.

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Communication Science: More than just a steppingstone to Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology

January 24, 2023 | 2 min read

While a necessary path to graduate programs like Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 25% of Communication Science (BS) students do not apply for graduate programs. This flexible, communication-focused degree sets students up for success in a variety of settings.

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How a Degree in Emergency Medicine Could be your ticket to Physician Assistant School

January 23, 2023 | 5 min read

Grace Van Thuyne (EM '22) details how the Emergency Medicine (BS) program, from the unique curriculum to the extensive clinical experience, prepared her for her future career as a physician assistant.

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The Journey of a Doctoral PA Student in Academia

January 18, 2023 | 5 min read

Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) student Jason Thomas reflects on what brought him to this post-professional program, the impact of his capstone project, and the lasting benefits of this degree.