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#PittSHRS PhD student Jennie Dorris has led a team of investigators in drawing a significant correlation - between the act of making music and improving cogni...tive function in older adults with mild dementia. Now that's music to our ears! #BoldMovesSHRS #H2P https://www.dailymail.co.uk//University-Pittsburgh-study-f See more

Class of 2021 Dissertation Spotlight: Congrats, Dr. Jessica Kersey! Degree: PhD, Rehabilitation Science - Occupational Therapy Dissertation Title: "Broadening t...he Scope of Community Participation in Traumatic Brain Injury Scope" Committee Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Skidmore #PittGrad21 #H2P #BoldMovesSHRS See more

Signed into law in 1992, the month of May is recognized as AAPI Heritage Month. The act stated that "Asian and Pacific Americans have contributed significantly to the development of the arts, sciences, government, military, commerce, and education in the United States."

Class of 2021 Dissertation Spotlight: Congrats, Dr. Rachelle Brick! Department: Occupational Therapy Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Title: "Developin...g a Stakeholder-driven Cancer Rehabilitation Intervention for Older Adults with Breast Cancer" Committee Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Skidmore #PittGrad21 #H2P #BoldMovesSHRS See more

How can you advance your career with our one-of-a-kind, 100% online Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence? Join Dr. Pam Toto for a LIVE webinar next Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 PM ET for an overview of our 12-credit Advanced Practice Certificate and discuss the career opportunities available upon completion. Register today: bit.ly/37klO3r #PittSHRS

Here at #PittSHRS, we're changemakers, and your gifts on the #PittDayOfGiving help make that transformative change possible! Mark your calendars for the 2021 Day of Giving and help us redefine health care. 2.23.21 #H2P

#AOTAElection polls close on January 27 - don't forget to cast your vote for Alyson Stover for President-Elect! #PittSHRS

Pitt OT celebrated the end of 2020 with Jeopardy 2020! Congrats to team Holly Jollies for coming up with the win! How are you all celebrating this holiday season?

#ICYMI: There's a new administration in the White House, and they're relying on the experts to inform their policy decisions - and who better to form part of th...at Biden-Harris Transition Committee steering team than Pitt Occupational Therapy department chair Elizabeth Skidmore?! Read more about her role here. #H2P #PittProud #PittSHRS See more

This fall, Madie Wirth (OTD '20) had her article "Portrayal of Cognitive Changes in the Media: Connections to Occupational Therapy" published in the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA OT Student Pulse Newsletter. In this piece, written as part of her capstone experience, Madie uses the media portrayals of individuals with cognitive impairments to promote OT's role in supporting those with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease. We invite you to read the full article here: https://bit.ly/2K62pu8 #PittSHRS

Last night, several of our 2nd year Doctor of Physical Therapy students co-presented with students from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Health Pro...fessions Prep. The virtual event was held to empower and expose Pittsburgh high school students to careers in health sciences. This program encourages participation from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the health sciences. The Pitt PT and Pitt Occupational Therapy students highlighted their unique roles as healthcare providers, how the two professions work closely together and how they collaborate as members of the larger interprofessional healthcare team. The high school students had fun playing an interactive polling game on Zoom, where they were encouraged to share what they had learned about the similarities and differences between PT and OT. It was an informative and rewarding event for both the high school student participants and for the presenting University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences students! PT Student: Hannah Altsman, Katina Demarchi, Marie Pelner, Maddie Wells OT Student: Cosette Carter, Emily Krut, Claire Payne, Emily Pullman, Nicole Saba Faculty Advisors: Bonnie Virag, Kelsey Voltz

Congratulations to our graduates! () Kelly Huebert Emily Malagari... () Avital Isenberg Yeook Kim Alyssa Phillips #PittSHRS

We can barely contain our excitement!! We have partnered the #universityofpittsburgh for the past 3 semesters. This coming January we will host 5 #occupationa...ltherapy doctorate students at the Cancer Caring Center. This week they delivered an incredible presentation outlining all of the powerful things they will do for our clients and caregivers next semester. We are all working hard to eliminate barriers for cancer patients , survivors, thrivers and caregivers! Thank you Rachelle Brick Pitt Occupational Therapy University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Stay tuned #helpisontheway #cancersupport

Dr. King was never afraid to pull the curtain back on the inequities ingrained in our society, but he also reminded us to dream of a brighter tomorrow. This yea...r, we hope his message resonates with our #PittSHRS community as we all seek justice, equity and inclusion for all in our own ways. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Pittsburgh is closed. #H2P See more

From the Pitt SHRS family, we congratulate all of our summer and fall graduates! Although no one could have predicted these exceptional circumstances, you have... all risen to the occasion with exceptional dedication, resilience and perseverance. Now and always, #H2P! See a full list of our 2020 graduates here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/2020-shrs-graduates #PittNow #PittForever #HailingFromHome See more

Join Pitt OT CScD faculty member and recent CScD alumna Dr. Kelsey Voltz for a LIVE webinar on November 17 at 7:00 PM ET to learn more about the online CScD in OT student experience, career pathways and the Pitt alumni network. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3iJZJyq

Join us in welcoming 25 new Dementia Friends from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program with P...rofessor Kelly Fill! We thank all of you for committing to learn how to best support persons living with dementia in your role as healthcare professionals. Special thank you to Dementia Friends Champion Carrie from Presbyterian SeniorCare Network for spreading knowledge and awareness to others in the community! #pittsburgh #pa #pennsylvania #dementiafriends #dementiaawareness #dementiafriendly #occupationaltherapy

Clinical Simulation: COVID Edition - Our second year students recently used clinical simulation to prepare for their Level II fieldwork. Scenarios focused on equipment use, client education and clinical reasoning, all while using PPE and other infection control measures. *Note: Students and patients followed all necessary safety protocols while participating in the clinical simulation. #PittSHRS

Research. Technology. Innovation. These are the pillars of a graduate education at #PittSHRS! If you're a bold, courageous, inventive and forward-thinking student, then take the next step with SHRS! #H2P

This #VeteransDay, we’d like to thank all of those, Panthers or not, for serving our country.

Opportunities abound at Pitt SHRS! Don’t take our word for it. Immerse yourself in our virtual campus experience to: Hear from students about their SHRS jour...ney Explore campus through our interactive map and 360-degree videos Meet our world-renowned faculty and discover their passion and commitment to your academic success. See more

As part of their Advanced Theory and Practice course, third-year OTD students have been learning advanced skills across various topics including chronic pain, burns, cerebral palsy and more. Recently, they learned about maintaining and restoring function through splinting and even made some paper templates of splints. Check out these photos from their lab last week! #PittSHRS